Silvio Berlusconi, 83, reveals he is fighting a ‘hellish’ case of coronavirus and says ‘I hope to make it’ after doctors said he was ‘No 1’ for the severity of his viral load Silvio Berlusconi, 83, was admitted to hospital in Milan for coronavirus on Friday He made a phone call to a candidate from … Read more
Archaeologists have unearthed what they believe could be the oldest ever found remains of a domesticated pet dog. It is thought the remains could be between 14,000 and 20,000 years old, spanning back to the very dawn of the special relationship between man and canine. While dogs are known as man’s best friend and one … Read more
A Sicilian mafia boss serving a life sentence bit off and swallowed a prison guard’s finger during an altercation, an Italian news report said on Tuesday. Guiseppe Fanara, 60, who was serving a life sentence at Rome’s Rebibbia prison, attacked seven guards in June when they came to inspect his cell, the daily Il Messagero … Read more
Rising civil unrest, conspiracy theories and racism typically follows in the wake of disease epidemics, a study of historical outbreaks has warned. Researchers from Italy analysed 57 past epidemics — finding that the turmoil from each outbreak tended to result in a quieting of existing unrest. The findings, the team said, may explain why movements … Read more
Hundreds enjoy colourful splendour of Venice’s Historical Regatta as costumed Gondoliers race up the Grand Canal Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the colourful Historic Regatta festival in Venice this weekend The festival dates back to the 13th century and sees dozens of boats sail up the Grand Canal every September Gondoliers in historical costumes … Read more
She’s best known for her portrayal of Princess Margaret in the first two seasons of The Crown. And, Vanessa Kirby looked chic in a monochrome ensemble as she attended a photocall for The World To Come at the 77th Venice Film Festival, in Italy, on Sunday. The Mission Impossible actress, 32, commanded attention on the grey … Read more
Cruise ships are coming back online after coronavirus outbreaks erupted on numerous vessels back in the spring, bringing the multi-billion dollar industry to a grinding halt. Switzerland-based MSC became the first major cruise company to welcome customers in several months when the Grandiosa set sail from the port of Genoa in northern Italy for a … Read more
Good old Italy is one of those countries whose cities are often admirably suited to particular tastes. If it’s Roman ruins you’re after, there’s no better destination than Rome itself; if art’s your bag, you can’t beat Florence with its world-renowned Uffizi Gallery. But if churchspotting is your thing head for the Puglian city of … Read more
An appeal for new residents on a remote Scottish island has attracted more than 400 applications from around the world – with Covid helping with the search. The Isle of Rum, Inner Hebrides, put out a call for tenants to join the population of around just 30 people after building four new two-bedroom eco homes. … Read more
They recently enjoyed a luxury family getaway onboard a superyacht. And Cristiano Ronaldo‘s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez looked effortlessly chic on Wednesday as she made a very glamorous arrival at the 77th Venice Film Festival in Italy. The model, 26, was spotted outside the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort as she posed up a storm in her sophisticated ensemble. … Read more