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Freedom Flotilla ship ‘Handala’ sets sail with aid and hope for Gaza
A new ship from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) named Handala prepared to leave Italy’s Gallipoli port on Sunday, aiming to break Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza. The ship, loaded with humanitarian aid and messages of support, carries...

Mission “Hanzala” Sets Sail from Italy to Break the Silence on Gaza
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp This Sunday, a fishing vessel named Hanzala departed from the port of Gallipoli in southern Italy, carrying a group of activists determined to denounce the blockade imposed by Israel on the Gaza Strip. This...
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Nigeria News30 seconds ago NDLEA Arrests Drug Kingpin, Raids Lagos Hotel, Intercepts Italy, Pakistan-bound Consignments [Photos] Operatives of a special operations unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a wanted…
Naija News reports that the arrest ends seven years of evading arrest, even as he was caught attempting to ship large quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine to the Southeast and other parts of the country. This was disclosed in a statement on...
Italy's exports under strain amid U.S. tariffs and currency headwinds
This photo taken on July 13, 2025 shows the Colosseum and its reflection in a puddle after rain in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)More than 6,000 Italian companies, mostly micro and small firms, are directly exposed to the risks of...

Report: ‘Playground for Terror’ — African Migrants Stab New Yorker Vacationing in Italy
A New Yorker was reportedly attacked and left bloodied by two migrants in Milan, Italy, after they had targeted someone else with a glass bottle. Nick Pellegrino of Staten Island was enjoying his vacation in Milan, but when he boarded a train this...

Massachusetts ‘LineGate’ turns Newton Italian-American festival into a success
The Italian-American festival in Newton has been rocking all weekend long, as organizers and longtime residents say “LineGate” has “absolutely, unequivocally” caused more people from all over to turn out in support. Neighbors of Nonantum, the site...
"Hanthala" ship prepares to set sail from southern Italy
[Sat, 19 Jul 2025 09:02:35 +0300] Rome - Saba: The "Hanthala" ship is preparing to set sail today, Friday, from the port of Gallipoli in southern Italy toward the Gaza Strip, in a new attempt to break the blockade and deliver symbolic humanitarian...

American stabbed in the neck by migrants while vacationing in Italy
An American teacher’s Italian holiday turned into a waking nightmare after he was knifed in the throat during a shocking broad-daylight attack on a train in Milan. Nick Pellegrino, 29, a Staten Island-born Catholic school coach now living in San...
News Analysis: Italy's exports under strain amid U.S. tariffs and currency headwinds
ROME, July 19 (Xinhua) -- As a trade deal between the United States and the European Union (EU) remains unresolved, Italy is grappling with dual challenges: a new round of U.S. tariffs that could directly hit its export-reliant economy and a...
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England 'very optimistic' Williamson will play against Italy in Euro semi-final
England defender Esme Morgan said the Lionesses are "very optimistic" that Leah Williamson will play against Italy in Tuesday's Euro 2025 semi-final. However, England skipper Williamson went off in extra-time after rolling her ankle, and was...

England 'optimistic' Leah Williamson will be available for Euros semi-final against Italy
England are very “optimistic” that captain Leah Williamson will be available for their European Championship semi-final against Italy on Tuesday. Williamson was forced off at half-time of extra-time in their dramatic penalty shootout win over...

Experience the ship that's the 'gold standard of cruise hospitality'
With an impressive 4.8 TripAdvisor rating reflecting their commitment to excellence, Orbis Cruises has crafted an Italian adventure that seamlessly blends the romance of Venice with the eternal grandeur of Rome. Your journey begins with a...

36-year-old lives and travels in her truck full-time, spends $1,305/month: ‘I'm comfortable in very small spaces'
In 2019, Ashley Kaye took a scuba diving trip to Honduras that changed the course of her life. On that trip, Kaye met someone who travels full-time, and the conversation they had helped her realize she wanted to leave her career and life in...

England optimistic Williamson will face Italy
ZURICH -- Esme Morgan is "very optimistic" Lionesses captain Leah Williamson will be available for Tuesday's Euro 2025 semifinal against Italy. Williamson turned her ankle in the first half of extra-time in their penalty shootout win over Sweden...

Italian Army receives first Ariete C2 tank
The Italian Army received its first upgraded Ariete main battle tank, known as the “C2,” during a ceremony at the Cecchignola Military Compound in Rome. The event was attended by senior military leaders and representatives from the Iveco – Oto...

Extreme athlete dies in paragliding crash in Italy
PORTO SANT'ELIPIDO, Italy (AP) -- Beachgoers knew something was wrong when they heard a loud boom ring out as a paraglider spun out of control, killing its only occupant, extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, when it crashed next to a swimming pool...
Why Italy's hidden Maratea is perfect for a summer escape
Evade the summer holiday crowds along Italy's most popular coastlines and head to Basilicata instead. Photograph by EgnaziaThis article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Imagine if the Amalfi Coast was all but unknown — that’s...

Weekend Eats: Where To Try The Italian Beef Sandwich That Inspired ‘The Bear’
Welcome to Friday's "Weekend Eats" column, a look at some of the newest and most unusual food finds in L.A., made just for members of L.A. TACO. Today we have ramen from a noodle champion, a Chinese crepe maker with a bike-driven cart, a chance to...

‘30% is untenable’: From Irish whiskey to Italian cheese, Trump's tariff threat rattles EU exporters
June O'Connell, founder and director at Irish gin and whiskey-makers Skellig Six18 Distillery, said U.S. tariffs have hit her business hard this year. Paul McCarthy | Skellig Six18 Distillery Along the "last road in Ireland," on the country's...

This hidden Italian town is perfect for a summer escape
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Imagine if the Amalfi Coast was all but unknown — that’s the charm of Maratea. Bordered by Campania to the north and Calabria to the south, the municipality occupies the only portion...