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Italian prime minister condemns 'cowardly' killing of hero sniffer dog
Italy’s Prime Minister has condemned the “vile” and “cowardly” killing of a hero sniffer dog who helped save the lives of nine people. Bruno, a seven-year-old bloodhound, received numerous awards for searching for missing and vulnerable people –...

Travel expert warns UK tourists in Spain or Italy to 'act fast'
UK tourists planning on flying off to Spain or Italy could face disruption as strikes across the two countries may soon be kicking off - just one week after the Air Traffic Control (ATC) chaos in France. At the end of last week, around 30,000...

Sean Baker Celebrates the ‘Electric’ Legacy of Italian Star Ornella Muti with Blu-ray Restoration Collection
Ornella Muti‘s legacy is getting even more iconic thanks to Oscar-winning auteur Sean Baker. The “Anora” director, who recently won the 2025 Academy Award for Best Picture, is ushering in the summer of Muti with the release of four newly-restored...

THE BRUNO CONTROVERSY: Beloved Italian Police Bloodhound, Famous for Rescuing People, Is Killed With Nail-Laced Sausages – Trainer Threatens Perpetrators With Payback
Once upon a time there was a bloodhound called Bruno, who was a police dog. Bruno lived in Italy, and during his long and distinguished sniffing-dog career, he became famous for rescuing nine people, turning into something of a national figure....

Giorgio Chiellini: Former Juventus and Italy defender joins LAFC ownership group
Former Italy international Giorgio Chiellini has joined the ownership group at Los Angeles FC. Chiellini spent the final 18 months of his playing career at Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit LAFC, where he made 45 appearances and won both the MLS...

Six effective ways to beat the heat in Italy without air conditioning
Once widely shunned, air conditioning is gradually becoming more popular in Italy – but if you can’t or don’t want to install it in your home, there are other ways to keep cool during the hot summer months. Air conditioning isn’t traditionally...

Chef in hot water over 'no communists or gays' job ad
An Italian Michelin-starred Italian chef is in hot water after posting an ad saying he was looking for help in the kitchen barring communists and gays. "I'm selecting chefs. Communists and people with sexual orientation issues are excluded", said...

New data shows Ireland among top EU countries for tech employment
Eurostat’s research also shows that women make up less that 20pc of ICT workers across the EU. Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, has released data indicating how countries in the EU are faring in regards to employment in the...

5 unknown facts about Liudmila Samsonova, the Wimbledon wonder who is having career-best Grand Slam run at SW19
Liudmila Samsonova is through to the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon Championships this year. She defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets in the last round. Samsonova entered London after a semifinal run in Berlin. She cruised past Maya...

Pogacar Wins 100th Career Race in Thrilling Finish in Rouen
ROUEN, France — Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates clinched his 100th career victory on Tuesday during stage four of the Tour de France, pulling ahead of race leader Mathieu van der Poel in the final sprint as they crossed the finish line in...

Meet Christian Horner's replacement at Red Bull: Goatee-sporting Laurent Mekies, 48, has a 24-year link with Max Verstappen's dad - and now has the mega-job he never really wanted
Laurent Mekies has been handed the keys to one of Formula One's grandest kingdoms. The Frenchman has been named as Christian Horner's replacement as Red Bull CEO, filling the boots of one of the most successful men in the sport. Red Bull dismissed...

Karan Singh becomes India’s No. 2 tennis player with career-best ATP ranking
Karan Singh has climbed to World No. 426 in the ATP singles rankings, becoming India’s No. 2 men’s tennis player. The 22-year-old’s recent ITF title win in Tehran and consistent performances mark a breakthrough in his professional tennis journey....

Chinese Hacker Xu Zewei Arrested in Italy Amid U.S. Request
In a significant development in the realm of cybersecurity, Xu Zewei, a Chinese national accused of hacking activities, has been apprehended in Italy at the behest of U.S. prosecutors. This arrest underscores the growing international...

Airport says man sucked into plane engine was 'neither passenger nor an employee'
A man who died after an incident on the taxiway at Milan Bergamo Airport was neither a passenger nor an employee, according to the airport boss. Flights were grounded yesterday, July 8, after the tragic death which happened during take off...

Rochester’s Alyssa Ustby to play professionally in Italy
The day's local, regional and national news, detailed events and late-breaking stories are presented by the ABC 6 News Team, along with the latest sports, weather updates including the extended forecast. (ABC 6 News) — After her college career at...

Typhoon job fears after government fails to order more Lancashire-made jets
BAE Systems has rejected a union’s claim that hundreds of jobs are at risk at its Lancashire military aircraft factories because the government has failed to order more of the Eurofighter Typhoon jet. Unite says that the main production line for...

Ukrainian girl, 18, found dead in Italy, suicide suspected – MFA
The Consulate General of Ukraine in Naples on July 8 reported that a Ukrainian citizen born in 2007 who disappeared in the city of Carovigno on July 4 had been found dead, Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has told journalists. According to...

Cyprus sees fastest ICT job growth in EU over past decade
Cyprus recorded one of the fastest growth rates for ICT employment in the European Union over the past decade, with the number of ICT specialists rising by an average of 9.2 per cent annually between 2014 and 2024, according to Eurostat. In...

Hero Italian police dog killed after eating nail-laced sausages — his trainer issues warning to suspects: ‘YOU WILL PAY’
A police dog in Italy famous for rescuing nine people in his illustrious career was killed after eating sausages laced with nails — and the beloved canine’s trainer issued an ominous warning to the sickos behind the cruel act. Arcangelo Caressa...

Outrage as Italian rescue dog killed with nail-laced dog food
The horrific killing of a police bloodhound, who helped rescue nine people over the course of his sniffer-dog career, has outraged Italians and sparked a criminal investigation to find his killers. Bruno, a seven-year-old, 88-kilogram bloodhound,...