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Scientists in Italy are investigating the appearance of pink glacial ice in the Alps, which they suspect is caused by algae compounding the effects of climate change. Observers noticed the unusual hue at in the Presena glacier in the far … Continue reading Pink ice spotted in Alpine glacier fuels concerns over accelerated melting
Venice’s much-changed La Fenice opera house reopened on Sunday after closure during the coronavirus lockdown. Musicians — playing Antonio Vivaldi’s first opera Ottone in Villa — stood where spectators would once have sat. Part of a smaller-than-normal audience sat a … Continue reading Venice’s La Fenice opera house reinvents itself for post-lockdown era
The 180 migrants on the Ocean Viking aid ship will arrive in Porto Empedocle on Monday, where they will be transferred onto another ship, the Moby Zaza, and placed in quarantine. Before their arrival, they will all be tested for … Continue reading Stranded Ocean Viking migrants to arrive in Sicily port on Monday
Italy’s main opposition parties came together in Rome on Saturday during an anti-government protest. It’s the second time in two months that the leaders of Italy’s right – Matteo Salvini, Giorgia Meloni and Antonio Tajani – have held a joint … Continue reading ‘We are ready’: Salvini calls for election in anti-government protest with right-wing allies
A worker disinfects the showers on the beach of La Muralla on May 25, 2020 in El Puerto de Santa María, Spain. Juan Carlos Toro The U.K. government is about to lift compulsory self-isolation for travelers from low-risk destinations starting … Continue reading U.K. to end compulsory quarantine for travelers from France, Germany, Spain and Italy
Fifty-one migrants have been rescued off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy, after their wooden boat was found adrift and in distress at midday on Thursday. The NGO vessel Ocean Viking, operated by SOS Mediterranee, say 50 men and one pregnant … Continue reading Migrant rescue operations continue in the Mediterranean despite COVID-19 pandemic | #TheCube
On the streets of Rome, seagulls seem to haven taken center stage. Walking through the alleys of Trastevere, the historical district of the capital, it’s easy to notice an unusual silence dwelling. Rome is one of the most popular destinations … Continue reading Could COVID-19 change Rome’s economic reliance on tourism?
While the scientific community is currently doing its best to come up with a vaccine and a cure for the novel coronavirus that’s wreaking havoc in many parts of the world, an Italian doctor has made the bold claim that … Continue reading Coronavirus Could Disappear On Its Own, Italian Doctor Makes Bold Claim
Alex Zanardi, an Italian race-car champion turned paralympic gold medalist, is in “serious” but “stable” condition after crashing into a lorry during a handbike relay race on Friday. The former Formula One driver is currently hooked up to an artificial … Continue reading Paralympic gold medalist and former F1 driver Zanardi in serious but stable condition after crash
FILE PHOTO: 25th Critics Choice Awards – Arrivals – Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 12, 2020 – Kelly Clarkson. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok/File Photo LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – “American Idol” winner Kelly Clarkson, actor Zac Efron and British star Benedict Cumberbatch are … Continue reading Kelly Clarkson, Zac Efron to get stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame
FILE PHOTO: The Amazon logo is seen during a visit at the Amazon fulfilment center in Bretigny-sur-Orge near Paris, France, October 22, 2019. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol MILAN (Reuters) – Italian luxury brand Valentino and Internet giant Amazon have filed a joint … Continue reading Amazon, Valentino file joint lawsuit over shoes counterfeiting
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission is in advanced talks with pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson to reserve or buy up-front doses of its COVID-19 vaccine under development, two officials familiar with the talks told Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The U.S. … Continue reading Exclusive: EU in advanced talks with Johnson & Johnson on COVID-19 vaccine deal – sources
