Italy

Armed robbers took 25 people hostage at a bank in the Vomero district of Naples, Italy, leading to a tense two-hour standoff with police. Following negotiations, all hostages were safely released one by one before authorities finally…

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced from Verona, Italy, that her government is officially suspending the automatic renewal of its bilateral defense agreement with Israel. Speaking to reporters at a local event, Meloni cited the…

Following a dramatic penalty shootout victory against four-time champions Italy in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tens of thousands of jubilant fans flooded the streets of the capital, Sarajevo,…

Two people died in an avalanche at the Courmayeur ski resort in Italy’s Aosta Valley region. The avalanche struck on Sunday, trapping three skiers under the snow. One skier died at the scene, while another died en route to hospital. The…

Italy summoned Iran’s ambassador to Rome after an Iranian lawmaker tore up a photograph of Italian President Sergio Mattarella and other European leaders during a parliamentary session in Tehran, Iran. The act was carried out by Iranian MP…

A fire broke out early morning in the Chiaia district of Naples, Italy, causing the roof of the historic Sannazaro Theatre to collapse. The blaze, whose cause remains unknown, severely damaged the building and alarmed local residents. Four…

Clashes erupted in Turin, Italy, during a protest against the closure of the left-wing Askatasuna Cultural Center, leaving 11 police officers injured. Around 20,000 people took part in the demonstration before violence broke out, with…

Cyclone Harry struck southern Italy, causing severe disruption in Sicily, Calabria, and Sardinia. Violent waves hit a seaside restaurant in San Giovanni Li Cuti near Catania, shattering windows and flooding the dining room. Hundreds of…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome as part of his European tour to discuss the US-backed peace plan for ending the war with Russia. Zelenskyy called the talks “excellent and…

Italy’s Milan Prosecutor’s Office has requested access to testimony given in The Hague by American firefighter John Jordan as part of an investigation into foreigners who allegedly joined “sporting manhunts” during the siege of Sarajevo in…