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A Leaning Tower in Italy (Not Pisa) Becomes a Worry

City officials in Bologna have closed a city-center square as they study what to do about the Garisenda Tower. A solution could take years.

An Italian Island Reflects Giorgia Meloni’s Challenges on Migration

The prime minister is facing increased pressure from her right-wing coalition partners as the number of migrants trying to enter the country via Lampedusa soars.

In Italy, Rape Cases Seize Attention and Expose Cultural Rifts

A summer of horrific crimes, including the gang rapes of two young girls, has put a new focus on the country’s attitudes toward women and...

Toto Cutugno, Singer Whose ‘L’Italiano’ Struck a Chord, Dies at 80

The nostalgic ballads and catchy pop songs he wrote paved the way for an international career. He sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.

For Europe’s Older Population, Heat Is the New Covid

Scorching temperatures have threatened the health of the elderly and pushed them inside, while governments are trying to take extraordinary steps to protect them.

New Heat Wave Descends on Europe, as It Struggles to Adapt

European governments have been slow to put in place broader mitigation strategies for extreme heat, allowing deaths to increase. This year may be no different.

What Is the Synod of Bishops?

The assembly includes bishops from all over the world and takes years to prepare for. For the first time, an upcoming synod will allow women...

Italy’s Senate Signs Off on Meloni’s Migrant Crackdown

The package is the first major take on immigration by the hard-right government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and would limit integration and create more...

On Italy’s Coast, Empathy Mixes With Frustration After Migrant Tragedy

As bodies continue washing up in a poverty-stricken part of Calabria, some local residents wonder whether a hard-line government understands what drives migration.

Dozens Drowned as Migrant Boat Breaks Up Near Italian Beach

High waves and strong winds dashed a wooden boat against rocks on the coast of Calabria, in southern Italy, killing at least 59 migrants.
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