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The Games Go On as Global Tensions Rise
As the Winter Games open in Italy, the ideal of peaceful competition clashes with a global order marked by conflict, mistrust and weakening diplomatic norms.
Italy
Europe
Italy Investigates Restored Church Fresco After Claims It Resembles Giorgia Meloni
Italian authorities have launched an investigation into the restoration of a church painting in central Rome following claims that a cherub now bears a striking resemblance to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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Extensive Security Measures Planned For Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
Italian authorities outline a multi-layered security operation involving a central command centre, international cooperation and heightened controls across host cities and venues
Europe
Violent Clashes in Turin as Police Officer Attacked With Hammer
Masked demonstrators clashed with police during a protest against the eviction of a social centre, leaving dozens injured and prompting strong reactions from Italy’s political leadership.
Europe
Snow-Capped Etna Erupts, Sending Ash and Smoke into the Sky
Aviation alert raised to highest level as volcanic ash threatens air traffic, while nearby airport remains operational
