Errani and Vavassori defend Roland-Garros title
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori came from behind to beat Gabriela Dabrowski and Evan King on Court Philippe-Chatrier, securing their fourth Grand Slam mixed doubles title.
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Italy’s lower house approves bill for return to nuclear power
The Chamber of Deputies has passed legislation that would allow Italy to reintroduce nuclear power for the first time in nearly four decades, as the Meloni government pursues energy independence and decarbonisation goals.
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Italy passes parental consent law for sex and relationship education
The Italian Senate has given final approval to legislation requiring schools to obtain written parental consent before delivering any sex or relationship education. The vote has divided the country along sharply ideological lines.
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Berrettini retires in tears as Arnaldi reaches Roland-Garros semi-final
A hip injury ended the run of Matteo Berrettini at Roland-Garros in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. The result sends compatriot Matteo Arnaldi into a historic all-Italian semi-final against Flavio Cobolli.
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Siena cathedral unveils magnificent marble floor for 2026
One of Italy’s most celebrated hidden treasures is once again on display at the Siena cathedral. The extraordinary inlaid marble mosaic floor is uncovered for visitors for a limited period each year.
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Italy wins EU backing to extend national safeguard clause to energy
Giorgetti hails “unthinkable” breakthrough. The European Commission has accepted Italy’s request to expand the national safeguard clause in the Stability and Growth Pact beyond defence spending to cover energy resilience measures. This follows weeks of intensive negotiations driven by the price shock triggered by the war in Iran.
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Milan prosecutors clear Minetti pardon
The prosecutor general’s office in Milan has stood by its original recommendation following an investigation triggered by press allegations that the Nicole Minetti pardon plea rested on false declarations. They included claims she was continuing to host sex parties at her partner’s Uruguayan ranch.
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Cobolli win ensures first Italian all-male major semi-final
The 24-year-old Roman, Flavio Cobolli, upset fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in four sets on Wednesday to reach his maiden grand slam semi-final. He will face either Matteo Berrettini or Matteo Arnaldi in an unprecedented all-Italian showdown.
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Milan US Consulate probe: manager arrested trying to leave Italy
MILAN – A Turkish executive at the centre of an investigation into the alleged exploitation of migrant workers on the construction site of the new US Consulate in Milan has been arrested while attempting to leave Italy.
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Mattarella recalls 1946 vote that gave birth to Republic
ROME – President Sergio Mattarella has marked the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic by recalling the historic referendum in 1946 that abolished the monarchy and set Italy on a new democratic path after the Second World War.
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