Italy

Italy 1 day ago

Italian prosecutor acknowledges oversight of stalking threat against pregnant woman who was later murdered

Italian authorities acknowledge that they may have underestimated the stalking threat against a 26-year-old pregnant woman who was found stabbed to death in her home.

Italy 2 days ago

Italy convicts Pakistani woman's relatives of killing her for refusing arranged marriage with cousin

Saman Abbas' parents and uncle have been convicted in connection with her murder, motivated by her refusal to marry a cousin in her native Pakistan.

Vatican 5 days ago

Vatican court sentences Cardinal Becciu to prison for embezzlement, abuse of office

Cardinal Angelo Becciu received his sentence Saturday after being found guilty on multiple counts of financial misconduct by the Tribunal of Vatican City State.

Europe December 14

Greece faces accusations over failure to investigate mass-casualty migrant boat wreck

Two human rights organizations have accused Greek authorities of failing to investigate a migrant boat sinking that occurred six months ago, resulting in hundreds of deaths.

Europe December 13

Albanian high court blocks ratification of migrant deal with Italy

Albania's Constitutional Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked the ratification of a controversial asylum processing deal signed with Italy.

LIFESTYLE December 12

On this day in history, December 12, 1901, Guglielmo Marconi sends first transatlantic radio message

Guglielmo Marconi sent the first transatlantic radio transmission on Dec. 12, 1901, ushering in an era of communications. His invention helped save 700 Titanic passengers.

Italy December 10

'Most beautiful man' gives up fame, modeling career for God: 'I am here to discover'

Edoardo Santini, 21, won the title of "most beautiful man" at the age of 17 when he entered fashion group ABE's 2019 pageant, but he has questioned his faith in the following years.

True Crime December 9

Amanda Knox says man who killed roommate Meredith Kercher has harmed 'more young women' since release

Rudy Guede, the Italian who killed Amanda Knox's roommate in Italy in 2007 and was released in 2020 after serving 13 years, is now accused of abusing his ex-girlfriend.

World December 6

Venice gondola filled with tourists capsizes after selfie-snapping passengers refuse to sit down

A Venice, Italy gondola tipped over after tourists ignored warnings to sit down and stop taking selfies in order to balance the boat's weight.

Europe December 6

Albanian opposition sounds off on controversial migrant deal with Italy

Albanian opposition politicians on Wednesday spoke against the ratification of a deal with the Italian government to joint-process migrants.