April 23, 2024 Italian Senate approves law allowing anti-abortion groups to access women considering procedure Italy's Senate approved a law Tuesday allowing anti-abortion groups access to public support centers where women who are considering ending their pregnancies go to receive counseling.
April 19, 2024 Italian court drops charges against migrant rescue ship crews and ends long-running legal battle An Italian court has dismissed a case against rescue ship crews from Save The Children, Jugend Rettet and Doctors Without Borders; charges were dropped accusing them of 'collaborating with smugglers.'
April 18, 2024 NATO and the EU urge G7 nations to step up air defense for Ukraine and expand Iran sanctions Top European Union and NATO officials have urged foreign ministers from industrialized nations to take steps to provide more artillery and air defense systems to Ukraine.
April 18, 2024 G7 leaders talk Ukraine defense support as Russia targets key infrastructure The G7 leaders heard from the Ukrainian foreign minister as they discussed how to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion, as well as tensions between Israel and Iran.
April 18, 2024 Jeffrey Gibson is first Native American to represent US alone at Venice Biennale art show Jeffrey Gibson is a Mississippi Choctaw with Cherokee descent and the first Native American artist represented at the Venice Biennale, the oldest contemporary art show, since 1932.
April 18, 2024 US, Italy agree to coordinate efforts to counter spread of misinformation by foreign governments The U.S. and Italy have agreed to collaborate in combating the dissemination of misinformation and fake news by foreign governments, according to officials.
April 17, 2024 Milan's famous La Scala names new director of the opera house after months of controversy Fortunato Ortombina has been named as the new director of Milan's La Scala, one of the most historic and prestigious opera houses in the world; he will step into the role in September.
April 17, 2024 G7 to meet in Italy, expected to call for sanctions on Iran Iran's attack on Israel gave new urgency to the meeting of the Group of Seven in Italy. The member countries are expected to call for sanctions on Iran and restraint from Israel.
April 17, 2024 Finding New York: 500th anniversary of Giovanni de Verrazzano historic voyage of discovery On April 17, 500 years ago, Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano sailed into New York Bay, describing the land and his encounters with its native inhabitants. The Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge in New York was named after him.
April 12, 2024 Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at age 83, his company says Roberto Cavalli, the Italian fashion designer known for his textile innovations and 'glamorous' style, has died at age 83; he is survived by his partner Sandra Nilsson and six children.