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WWII bomb detonated in Italy, was spotted in Po river near Mantua

A World War II bomb was detonated in northern Italy on Sunday, in an operation that saw 3,000 people evacuated for security reasons, local media reported.

Italy unveils 17-bn-euro aid package to combat inflation, drought

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi announced an aid package worth an estimated 17 billion euros to combat surging inflation and drought

Mario Draghi resigns as Premier, leaving Italy in political chaos

Investor reaction was clear, with the yield on the Italy's 10-year note jumping as much as 21 basis points to 3.6%, its highest since June

Italy to hold September election after PM Mario Draghi resigns

PM Draghi resigns after key partners shun confidence vote; President asks him to stay on as caretaker; markets fall heavily over political crisis

Italy political turmoil a headache for Europe's central bank amid inflation

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi's offer to resign has sent unsettling ripples through financial markets, bringing back bad memories of Europe's debt crisis a decade ago

Belgium beats Italy to reach Women's Euro 2022 quarterfinals for first time

Belgium reached the quarterfinals of the Women's European Championship for the first time after a 1-0 upset win over Italy also eliminated Iceland

Italian President Mattarella rejects PM Draghi's resignation amid tensions

Italian President Sergio Mattarella rejected a resignation offer of Prime Minister Mario Draghi, after meeting him

Spotify expands video podcasts for creators in non-English speaking nations

Swedish music streaming platform Spotify has announced to expand video podcasts for creators in six non-English speaking nations countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Brazil and Mexico

Death toll from landslide triggered by melting glacier in Italy rises to 10

The number of deaths caused by a powerful landslide triggered by a melting glacier in northern Italy has climbed to ten, with another victim missing and feared dead

Italy declares state of emergency till year end to confront drought

The Italian government has declared a state of emergency related to the prolonged heatwave and drought conditions that have badly hit the country, particularly its north.

Death toll rises to seven in glacier landslide in Northeastern Italy

The death toll from a dramatic landslide caused by a melting glacier has climbed to seven a day after the tragedy in northern Italy, as rescuers continued to search for survivors

Active Covid-19 infections in Italy surpass 1 million after surge in cases

The number of active cases of coronavirus surpassed 1 million in Italy on Sunday, the result of a swift increase in cases over the last two weeks

Italy's COVID-19 transmission rate rises for 4th consecutive week: Report

Italy's COVID-19 transmission rate has increased for the fourth consecutive week, according to a weekly government report released Friday

Italy tightens Covid health protocols as pandemic indicators worsen

The new rules in Italy will require mask use for those with specific health risks, or in cases where workplaces could increase the risk of infection

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik meets Pope Francis in Vatican, seeks blessings

On behalf of the people of Odisha, the chief minister presented a 'Patachitra' painting to the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church, and sought his blessings, an official statement said

Italy logs 35,000 new Covid cases on Friday, sees jump in infection rate

Italy's coronavirus infection rate has been climbing for two weeks in a row after a period of decline, according to data released by the country's High Institute of Health

Italy's inflation hits 6.8%, highest since 1990 on account of Ukraine war

Italy's consumer price index climbed a record-setting 6.8 per cent year-on-year in May, the highest since 1990, data published by the National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) revealed.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: French, German, Italian leaders arrive in Kyiv

The leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania arrived in Kyiv in an apparent show of collective European support for Ukraine as it tries to resist Russia's invasion

Lionel Messi stars as Argentina dominate Italy to win Finalissima

Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala struck as South American champions Argentina proved to be an irresistible force in the inaugural Finalissima against Italy

Italy PM calls for deeper ties, balanced trade with Mediterranean countries

He discussed improving access to food, which has been curbed during the Russia-Ukraine conflict and which threatened "the stability in Africa and the Middle East"