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Construction crews clearing old bombs from a future highway route stumbled upon ancient temples and religious inscriptions dating back to the fifth century B.C. The discovery in northern Italy is revealing new details about how people worshiped before Roman times.
Italy is opening up its hidden pilgrimage routes to tourists seeking authentic experiences away from crowded hotspots. The EU-funded project connects five historic trails with smart technology and over 1,000 cultural sites.
Jonas Vingegaard is dominating Italy's legendary Giro d'Italia cycling race, winning all four mountaintop finishes and building an unshakeable lead. The Danish champion is now one race away from becoming one of cycling's rare Triple Crown winners.
Giuseppe Damato turned 90 in January and promptly broke two world records, running a marathon in 4:30:30 and slicing nearly two hours off the previous mark. The Italian grandfather didn't start running until age 72, proving it's never too late to chase your dreams.
Ethiopia is building advanced grain storage facilities that will help farmers keep more of what they grow and strengthen the country's food security. The project brings cutting-edge drying and temperature control technology to two major farming regions.
Italian police just dismantled a sophisticated streaming piracy network that stole €300 million from entertainment platforms, using breakthrough technology that made pirates nearly impossible to trace. The international operation seized servers across three countries and recovered the source code behind the unprecedented scheme.
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After 15 years without major tournaments, South Africa is launching a four-event ATP Challenger series to help local players train at home instead of relocating overseas. Former tennis pro John-Laffnie de Jager hopes the Rise Open will spark the same renaissance that transformed Italy into a tennis powerhouse.
Pope Leo XIV traveled to southern Italy's Terra dei Fuochi region to comfort families devastated by decades of illegal toxic dumping. His message transformed local pain into a call for spiritual renewal and environmental justice.
Pope Leo traveled to Italy's "Land of Fires" to stand with families who lost loved ones to illegal toxic waste dumping. His visit signals hope for environmental justice in a region where pollution has claimed lives for decades.
Italian authorities dismantled Cinemagoal, a massive piracy network that illegally streamed Netflix, Disney+, and Spotify content to thousands of users. The takedown protects the creators and artists who depend on fair payment for their work.
Olympic sailor Erica Dawson is racing one of the world's fastest boats in Italy's America's Cup regatta while raising her seven-month-old son. The 31-year-old bronze medalist joined Team New Zealand after welcoming baby Hugo last October.
Olympic silver medalist Giorgia Villa announced her retirement from gymnastics after an emotional journey that saw her overcome a devastating injury to finally achieve her Olympic dream. The 23-year-old Italian helped her team make history at Paris 2024, nearly three years after missing Tokyo 2020.
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Apple just made life-saving health tools available to millions more people worldwide, including hearing tests and sleep monitoring. The tech giant's latest expansion brings vital health features to India, Italy, and Taiwan.
Global automaker Stellantis just unveiled a plan to launch 60 new vehicle models by 2030, including affordable electric cars under $16,000 made in Italy. The $66 billion investment signals a major push to catch up with rivals and bring electric vehicles to everyday drivers.
Road workers in northern Italy discovered a 2,500-year-old sanctuary with rare inscriptions that reveal how ancient communities blended their traditions with Roman culture. The find offers a remarkable window into a lost language and the people who spoke it.
Road workers in northern Italy discovered a 2,500-year-old temple buried under 10 feet of mud while building a new highway. The hidden sanctuary, preserved by an ancient river flood, is revealing inscriptions that tell the story of life before Rome.
Twenty years after captaining Italy to World Cup glory, Fabio Cannavaro is leading Uzbekistan to their first-ever appearance at football's biggest tournament. The team of 36 million people finally broke through after decades of trying.
Italy is doubling down on solar power with plans to allocate 10 gigawatts of new solar capacity over the next two years. The country's recent auctions show renewable energy costs dropping while demand soars.
Lina Hilali, 16, just became the first Moroccan athlete ever to reach the Roller Figure Skating World Cup final. She'll represent Morocco and all of Africa at the championship in Italy this June.
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