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Flood threat forces evacuations as heavy rains hit Tuscany
'It is as if a month's worth of rain had fallen in six hours.'

Watch: Escalator gets stuck in reverse, sends commuters flying
This is not the first time that an escalator has dramatically failed.

‘Security vacuum’: Nato chief vows presence in Bosnia amidst tensions
Troops from the Czech Republic, Italy, and Romania are joining Eufor in Sarajevo.

‘Praying for him’: Global concern as Pope Francis battles pneumonia
Pope Francis celebrated Lent from his hospital suite.

The ultimate non-touristy activity in Italy
'It feels like we’re the only international tourists in town.'

‘I’m hell-bent on winning gold’: Napier skier’s quest at Special Olympics
Nine Kiwis are representing New Zealand among over 1500 athletes.

‘Europe must do the heavy lifting’: UK leader on new Ukraine plan
The leaders of UK and France are ready to send troops to Ukraine if a truce is signed.

Kiwi tourist in hot water for drunken swim in Rome’s Trevi Fountain
‘Alcohol was involved’: Kiwi fined $920 and banned for life from iconic monument.

Francis is in critical condition. What happens when a pope dies?
New York Times: The time-honoured rituals have been refined over centuries.

Summer will never be over – as long as you keep chasing the sun
This week's best travel deals for sun-seekers.

Sex, politics, money and men: What Italy’s porn star politician did next
Times: She's an adult film star who was elected to parliament. Now she's written a memoir.

Venice extends tourist tax for 2025
Many residents say Venice is drowning under the weight of crowds.

King Charles joined by the Beckhams at star-studded dinner
Royal residence Highgrove was transformed into an Italian restaurant for the night.

Italy topple Wales to open Six Nations account
Italy rode a fast start to their first win of the campaign.

How Donald Trump jnr’s hunting trip sparked legal uproar in Italy
Italian politicians want an investigation into the illegal hunting incident.

‘Blindsided’: Behind the haka that divided the All Blacks
TJ Perenara's final haka was preceded by a mihi on the Treaty of Waitangi.

It's never too early to book your next holiday with these unmissable travel deals
From Scotland to Japan's revered ski fields, your next adventure awaits.

Italian ski resort overrun with 10,000 day trippers after TikTok promotion
The town's mayor said the influx of tourists were 'a risk for public order and security’.

Introducing the Italian region that has (largely) remained under the radar
Unforgettable trips for 2025 from Lonely Planet’s latest book, 100 Weekends in Europe.

Why Tuscany takes the crown as Europe's best wellness destination
Holidaying in the heart of Italy’s spa country is everything you dream of and more.

‘Back to winning’: Alice Robinson’s emotional World Cup triumph
The 23-year-old struggled to hold back the tears after her fourth career World Cup win.