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Culture news

Italian Culture Minister shuns Venice Biennale due to Russian pavilion

Moscow has not participated in the Biennale since 2022. This year, it received the approval of the president of the Biennale Foundation, Pietrangelo Buttafuoco. The decision caused tensions within the Italian government and Brussels.

27/04/2026

Europe News

Pope Leo XIV slams 'tyrants' ransacking world on Cameroon visit

On arrival in the country on Wednesday, the pope appealed to Cameroon's leaders to examine their "conscience" and tackle corruption and rights abuses.

16/04/2026

Europe News

Ukraine and Italy pledge cooperation on defence and drone production

Zelenskyy is pressing European countries to join the PURL programme, launched last year, that allows Ukraine to receive US equipment financed by European countries.

15/04/2026

Europe News

Trump accuses Italy’s Meloni of not having 'courage' to back Iran war

Donald Trump attacks European ally Meloni for refusing to back the war on Iran and for defending Pope Leo XIV, sparking a rare show of unity among Italian parties.

15/04/2026

Italy

At least six injured and 100 evacuated after Italy cable car crash

Dozens of people were left stranded after two cabins collided with the cable car's upper and lower stations near the village of Macugnaga in Piedmont.

30/12/2025