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Springboks overwhelm Italy in Nations Championship — 5dThe Springboks routed Italy 66-7 in Turin, scoring nine tries and building a 45-point first-half lead in a commanding Nations Championship performance. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu contributed 26 points, while the result also left questions about when South Africa’s uncapped players will get opportunities ahead of tougher tests.

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Crédit Agricole proposes talks on Banco BPM mergerFinance — 1dCrédit Agricole has proposed merging its Italian unit with Banco BPM, potentially creating Italy’s third-largest banking group while keeping Banco BPM listed in Milan. The offer would raise Crédit Agricole’s stake to about 45% and include a 20% premium, a €1 billion special dividend and projected annual synergies of €800 million.

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Jared Kim Keeping the merged bank listed in Milan is a good move to maintain some local control in the sector.

From Germany to Italy to France, Rioters Carry Palestinian Flags1 source — Nov 1, 2026

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Stellantis says parts shortage may cause more Fiat production halts in ItalyAuto — Nov 2, 2026A shortage of an engine-control component is disrupting Fiat production in Italy, particularly the popular Pandina, and could cause further stoppages at plants making the Pandina and Fiat 500 through November and December. Stellantis says it is seeking alternatives to restore normal operations.

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Bob Dylan Has Audience With Pope — 5dLegendary singer Bob Dylan met with Pope Leo XIV Wednesday at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy. According to the Vatican, the encounter was brief, with Le… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Italy's Foreign Minister Reports Dark-Web Data Leak — 3dItalian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said cybercriminals have been circulating his personal information on the dark web and seeking more details about him and his family, exposing them to threats. He vowed not to be intimidated and promised stronger cybersecurity cooperation; Tajani attributed the attacks to his government’s support for Ukraine, though other reports said no perpetrator or motive had been established.

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Marcus Bell It's risky to blame this on Ukraine aid when no proof exists yet, and the focus should stay on tracking down whoever leaked the data regardless of motive.

Italy's Top Court Upholds Ilva Furnace Shutdown — Oct 29, 2026Italy’s Supreme Court upheld an order to shut the hot area and blast furnaces at the former Ilva steelworks in Taranto over health and environmental concerns. The decision complicates the government’s effort to rescue or sell the plant and heightens uncertainty for its roughly 8,000 employees.

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Bomb Threats Target Flights Across EuropeWorld — 5dAuthorities across Europe investigated a fresh wave of bomb threats targeting aircraft, including nine flights arriving at or departing from Prague Airport; inspections reported no explosives, and flights landed safely. Threats also prompted checks or diversions in Bulgaria, Denmark, France and Italy, while officials said security measures were in place and investigations were ongoing.

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Sciacca, Sicily, Italy Humidity Map | MSN Weather2 sources — Oct 26, 2026

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Derek Foss Sciacca humidity always spikes faster than the rest of the coast. The map makes it easy to see why.

Switzerland Waives CHF 1.5M Italian Fire Victim Costs — 6dSwitzerland will waive about 1.5 million francs in medical costs for 12 Italians injured in the deadly Crans-Montana fire, ending a dispute after families received hospital bills. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomed the decision, saying neither families nor Italy would bear the expense.

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Dana Whitfield This shows good sense from both sides, no reason for Italy or the injured to pay after such an accident.

Italy Repatriates Five Activists From West Bank — Oct 23, 2026Five Italian women activists detained Thursday by Israeli police in Kiryat Arba returned to Italy Saturday; Tajani called the detention unacceptable, saying they committed no crime.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Italy Deploys Thousands Ahead of Nationwide Protests — Oct 24, 2026Italy sent 500 more soldiers to Milan to back about 5,000 officers after 45 arrests—34 minors—in prior-weekend looting by some 2,000 young protesters near the Duomo.

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Sam Okafor It's a shame so many minors joined the Duomo trouble, but deploying extra forces should help avoid repeats across the country.

ITA Airways Partners With Houston RocketsBusiness — Nov 2, 2026ITA Airways has partnered with Archer Aviation to explore an electric air-taxi network in Italy, including trips between Rome’s Fiumicino Airport and the city center. The airline is also using a Houston Rockets marketing partnership to raise its profile in the U.S. following the launch of nonstop service between Houston and Rome.

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Spain and Italy to End Border Checks After Ceuta Migrant Dispute — Oct 22, 2026Italy and Spain end reciprocal air and sea border checks from Friday, Oct. 23, after a dispute sparked when more than 70,000 people crossed into Ceuta.

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Elena Vasquez The info sharing sounds useful but I wonder if it will really stop another big migrant surge from straining relations again.

Italy Cabinet Approves 2027 Budget with Tax Cuts and Sector Hikes — Oct 27, 2026Italy’s cabinet approved a roughly €26 billion budget for 2027, combining tax cuts and increased support for households and public services with higher taxes on banks, insurers, energy companies and the gaming sector. The plan, which also targets a larger deficit, is Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s final budget before next year’s election and now requires parliamentary approval.

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Introvert, extrovert, or secret third thing?Quizie — QuizThe internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.

European far-right leaders pull back from Trump after midterms — 6dAfter Democrats’ midterm victory, several European far-right leaders blamed the Iran war, international tensions and rising living costs for Republicans’ losses, while some allies—including Spain’s Santiago Abascal and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni—avoided commenting. The reactions suggest Trump’s association may be becoming a political liability, though many critics focused on his policies rather than attacking him directly, and Trump said he stood by the decision to wage war.

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Rachel Meyers Trump sticking by the war decision might feel consistent to him, but it clearly turns his European ties into a liability now.

Climate change threatens white truffle harvests across EuropeEnvironment — Nov 1, 2026Heat and prolonged drought are shrinking white truffle harvests in Italy and Croatia, producing smaller fungi and driving Alba market prices 20% to 30% higher. Researchers are exploring irrigation and forest restoration to protect truffle habitats, though experts say hotter summers and erratic rainfall pose a longer-term threat.

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Italy probes Israeli officials over alleged flotilla abuse — Oct 16, 2026Italy expands probe to Katz, Ben-Gvir and Zamir after 50 Italians alleged flotilla abuse; Ben-Gvir: "I will continue to stand proudly alongside our fighters."

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Rachel Meyers This probe risks turning routine naval enforcement into an international political issue.

Seven FTSE 100 Gambling Stocks GainBusiness — Oct 31, 2026European gambling stocks mostly rose in the week to Oct. 30, with Evoke, Rank Group and Entain among the gainers as the U.K. Budget set machine-games duty at 25%, below the level some in the industry had feared. Italy also approved a €700 million gambling contribution, while Brazil’s top court scheduled a public hearing on a betting ban.

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Ski Destinations Expect Strong Winter SeasonLifestyle — Oct 26, 2026A travel writer touts Italy’s Dolomites as a standout destination for the coming ski season, while Deniliquin’s Boat Club is opening an all-ages water-ski school. Other seasonal offerings include a traditional snowsnake lesson in Irving and a Wisconsin snowmobile safety course for new riders.

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Italy Seeks Nearly €11 Billion From Banks and Insurers Through 2029 — Oct 15, 2026Italy’s 2027 budget plan provides about €23.5 billion in measures to support households and businesses, funded in part by permanent contributions from the financial sector totaling nearly €11 billion over 2027–2029. The plan projects budget deficits of 3.4% of GDP in 2027 and 3.2% in 2028, while also using EU flexibility to fund higher defense and energy-security spending.

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Tom Gallagher Those permanent contributions from the financial sector might reduce lending to small businesses at a time when growth is already weak.

Salvini Wins New League Mandate While Opposing Ukraine Aid in Meloni Coalition — Oct 25, 2026Matteo Salvini won re-election as leader of Italy’s League, pledging to push the governing coalition to end financial and military aid to Ukraine and prioritize diplomacy. His stance comes as the party faces declining poll numbers and competition from a new far-right rival.

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Cyberattack Targets Italian Parliament Emails Including Meloni’s Account — Oct 27, 2026A cyberattack targeting Italy’s Chamber of Deputies’ IT systems affected MPs’ accounts, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s parliamentary email; officials said technicians contained the incident and that the account is not used for government communications. While officials described the event as controlled and not an emergency, Il Foglio reported that hackers had breached the network, amid a reported rise in attacks on Italian and other institutions.

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Marcus Bell Italy needs stronger protections for its lawmakers' accounts given how many similar incidents are reported now.

Spanish NGO postpones Mediterranean rescue mission until 2027 — Oct 14, 2026Spanish rescue charity SMH has postponed its next Central Mediterranean mission until 2027 after fuel prices doubled, shifting operations to waters near Spain and launching a fundraiser. Other Spanish rescue groups have also scaled back missions, citing fuel costs and long trips imposed by Italy’s port-allocation policy, while Italy’s government argues rescue ships encourage crossings.

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Marcus Bell If rescues are pulling more people into risky crossings then maybe scaling back operations is the practical choice right now.