Sport Mbappé apologises for 'ill-judged' joke about China's Mao Zedong The decision came after the clip spread on social media across China, where jokes about Mao, who died in 1976, are seen as disrespectful. 27 October 2026
EU News Italian police discover chat groups linked to Milan riots A 30-year-old researcher detained over the clashes in Milan has refused to answer a judge’s questions, as police investigating the unrest uncovered chats threatening officers and carried out searches across Italy. 27 October 2026
Space Can Europe go it alone in space? Ministers to decide in Rome Europe is seeking to boost its presence in space and cut technological dependence on other states. The 15 December ESA summit in Rome will shape choices on astronauts, cargo and investment. 26 October 2026
Culture news Italy and Africa accelerate cultural heritage restoration plans Cooperation between Italy and Africa is focused on training, traceability and the restoration of cultural heritage. 26 October 2026
Europe News Italy to respond to clashes in Milan 'with great firmness,' FM says From preventive detention to bans on gatherings: proposed measures and new powers for troops deployed in Milan 20 October 2026
Business Stellantis backs Chinese partnerships to avoid European plant closures Chief executive Antonio Filosa says sharing factory capacity could help keep plants open, as Stellantis invests in new platforms and European batteries. 13 October 2026
Europe News What we know about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming lung operation The Vatican press office has said doctors expect the pope's recovery to take around a week. That would make it possible for him to leave for his visit to Latin America as planned on 6 November. 12 October 2026
Business Italy's battery gold rush: Energy storage creates a new market From paper projects to batteries now online: the energy market is changing and the value of storage is soaring worldwide 29 September 2026
Economy Italy's fuel crisis: SOCAR announces price cap at IP stations State-owned Azerbaijani group SOCAR is introducing a gradual price cap on the IP network after buying Italiana Petroli; from Monday a maximum price for petrol and diesel will also apply at ENI filling stations. 27 September 2026
Europe News Emma Bonino dies at 78 after decades of human rights activism From the fight for abortion and women's rights to her commitment to Europe and human rights: Emma Bonino's political journey. 11 September 2026
Europe News From doomscrolling to nomophobia: new digital-age conditions reshaping our brains Doomscrolling, nomophobia, FOMO and social media addiction: the new digital disorders, what they mean and when smartphones become a problem 30 August 2026
Europe News 306 people infected with salmonella in Belgium in egg-linked outbreak Salmonella are a group of bacteria that can cause a gastrointestinal illness called salmonellosis. Symptoms of infection often include diarrhoea, a fever and abdominal cramps. 25 August 2026
Business Eni doubles down on Egyptian gas: $8.5bn in investments and 230 new wells The Italian energy giant is deepening its footprint in Egypt with a wave of new exploration, as Cairo pushes to become a regional gas hub. 25 August 2026
Business Who is Giancarlo Devasini, Italy's richest man? Bitcoin is nearing $80,000 again, putting the crypto economy and Giancarlo Devasini in the spotlight. 24 August 2026
Earth News Marmolada, shrinking ice and weaker permafrost: 'Dolomites under strain' Marmolada glacier in retreat, permafrost deteriorating and high-altitude water dwindling: Legambiente warns of a crisis in the Venetian Dolomites 21 August 2026
Culture news Pompeii, life went on after Vesuvius: new discovery points to the Renaissance New fifteenth- and sixteenth-century finds rekindle the mystery of Pompeii: the city was not forgotten after the eruption, but lived on in local memory. 21 August 2026
Business Commerzbank, German resistance wanes: UniCredit nears deal, what could change UniCredit eyes control of Commerzbank as Berlin opens the door on its 12.7% stake. What it means for Italy, Germany and European banks 18 August 2026
Europe News Mount Etna lightning strike kills hiker from the US The man is believed to have been hiking in the isolated Rocca Capra area of the volcano, in the Valle del Bove, around 1,400 metres above sea level. 17 August 2026
Europe News Stellantis recalls 955,000 cars: New setback for group's credibility Stellantis is recalling 955,000 vehicles over a fault with the rear-view camera, further fuelling questions over the carmaker's credibility. 17 August 2026
Europe News Switzerland helps out as Italy's northern lakes are in crisis Lake Maggiore is suffering from drought and Switzerland is increasing releases from Lake Lugano. Water is also scarce in Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto and the Marche: this is Italy's new emergency. 11 August 2026