Australia World Cup star Volpato faces speeding, cocaine charges
Cristian Volpato, who switched from Italy to Australia before World Cup 2026, failed a roadside drug test in Sydney.
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Italians protest in Bologna after Moroccan man dies during arrest
Abderrahim Fakir died as police were restraining him, drawing comparisons with George Floyd’s death in 2020.
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World Cup 2026: What are the extra time and penalty shootout rules?
Several games in the 2026 World Cup have already ended in dramatic penalty shootouts.
From: NewsFeed
How an Italian sculptor created the iconic World Cup trophy
In 1970, an Italian sculptor designed the iconic World Cup trophy that’s become familiar to generations of fans.
Published On 17 Jul 2026
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‘Offer he can’t refuse’: Is Italy’s mafia law breaking crime or families?
The Italian government can now offer children and wives of mafia bosses a way out of the family business.
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Former Italian motorway chief sentenced over bridge collapse
The former CEO of Italy’s main highway operator has been given 12 years in prison.
Published On 16 Jul 2026
Nicaragua severs diplomatic ties with Italy over 1978 murder case
The rift follows Italy’s renewed demand for Nicaragua to extradite the man convicted of former prime minister’s killing.
Ex-CEO of Italian motorway sentenced to 12 years for Genoa bridge collapse
In all, 32 convicted and 25 acquitted or cleared by statute of limitations over 2018 Morandi bridge disaster.
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Why Italy’s Genoa bridge collapse led to one of its biggest criminal trials
Eight years after 43 people were killed, judges rule in the first trial over the Genoa bridge collapse.
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What is the EU’s plan to cut trade with illegal Israeli settlements?
Foreign ministers’ meeting comes months after the EU imposed sanctions on Israel over West Bank settlement construction.
Sinner beats Zverev to defend Wimbledon men’s singles tennis title
Italy’s Jannik Sinner beats Germany’s Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7-9) 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 6-4 to claim his fifth Grand Slam.
