Christie's auctioned a $62 million diamond. Was it stolen?
New York Times: Italian family claims diamond was stolen and is suing the auction house.
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Gangster's confession: 'I killed the Pope'
The nephew of one of the most notorious crime bosses has made a stunning claim.
Why the All Blacks are no longer favourites to make the final
A match prediction model rates the Springboks as the most likely to make World Cup final.
From United Kawakawa Under 12 to the World Cup in Japan
United Kawakawa Under 12 team mates Goodhue and Larsen played in opposing teams at RWC.
One brother stabbed the other. The journalist who wrote about it paid a price
New York Times: The use of Europe's "right to be forgotten" privacy law has broadened.
Italy: Finding paradise in the imperfections
Cortona is the perfect Tuscan town from which to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
The real spaghetti western
The New York Times: On the late summer trail with 300 podolica cows from Puglia.
Watch: Tourist head-butts Venice gondolier
A tourist has attacked one of Venice's gondoliers and was filmed in appalling video.
In Italy, racist abuse is dismissed (again) as part of the game
New York Times: Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku subjected to monkey chants.
Schwarzenneger's 'right hand man' dead
Franco Columbu, a former Mr Olympia champion, has died in Italy aged 78.
Italy's political crisis: Giuseppe Conte to form new government
The populist 5-Star Movement and centre-left Democrats have banded together.
Italy's Stromboli volcano erupts, again
This explosion was very similar to the one which killed a hiker this year.
Italians divided over populist politician's use of religious symbols
Matteo Salvini's challenge to Pope Francis' core message has not gone unnoticed.
Venice hands bridge builder $135k for failing under crowds
It simply isn't coping with the volume of tourists or their luggage.
Why markets are not panicking about Italy (yet)
New York Times: Country with one of the scariest debt loads slips into political chaos.
Vegan influencer backlash for savage restaurant review
You have an intolerance to every kind of Italian food ingredient, how can that be fair?
French tourists arrested for trying to 'steal a beach'
The island has battled for years to stop tourists from pinching its sand.
How do you say no to God? Placido Domingo accused of sexual harassment
There is apparently a troubling side to opera legend Placido Domingo.
Amatriciana: Where tomato first met pasta
New York Times: The Roman suburb is home to the world's first ragu.
Italian cop didn't have gun when allegedly killed by US teens
Military style knife used in killing of unarmed Italian police officer.
Ultramarathoner killed by lightning strike during Italian race
A thunderstorm claimed the life of an ultramarathoner in Italy.
As Italy mourns slain officer, photo raises questions over a confession
New York Times: Photo of handcuffed, blindfolded suspect raises concerns about confession.
Overcrowded and more dangerous, Mont Blanc faces a crisis
New York Times: Overtourism exacerbating dangers posed by inexperienced climbers.
Two US teenagers confessed to murder of Rome policeman
The officer was stabbed eight times as he tried to arrest the American teens.
Travel advice: Do as the Romans do
Planning a visit to Rome? Be prepared to do as the Romans do, or face a hefty fine.
Drug deal gone wrong: Two US teens jailed in Italy in policeman's killing
Italian police are mourning the killing of one of their officers.
No Clooneys, but this Italian lago offers A-list relaxation
Italy's Como lake is beloved by Hollywood royalty, explore this underrated Lago instead.
Venice kicks two tourists out and fines them $1500. Why?
"Thanks to the local police, [impolite people] will be sanctioned and removed."
Search for missing teen in Vatican cemetery unearths thousands of bones
New York Times: Search for the missing girl led to building near a Vatican City cemetery.
Whanganui athletes' form around the globe
Whanganui athletics coach Alec McNab reflects on form around the globe from England
Italy: A delicious Scandi twist on Tuscany
James Lewisohn celebrates the grape harvest in style at Borgo Santo Pietro.