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More elite-level events to award equal prize money
The Women's Tennis Association confirms all its combined 1000 events will award equal prize money from 2027 in a "major milestone".
October 1, 2026Former Man Utd defender Smalling signs for Porto
Former Manchester United and England defender Chris Smalling signs for Portuguese league leaders Porto.
October 1, 2026Close-up look at Turner's '£50m' Rome painting on show in the city
Turner’s early 19th century painting - Rome, from Mount Aventine - will be on display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December.
September 29, 2026Italian court convicts three Egyptians in absentia for kidnap of slain student Regeni - Reuters
Italian court convicts three Egyptians in absentia for kidnap of slain student Regeni Reuters
September 28, 2026Bayern target Barcelona's Olmo - Sunday's gossip
Bayern Munich target Dani Olmo, Trent Alexander-Arnold is staying at Real Madrid, Premier League clubs show interest in Spurs' Micky van de Ven, plus more.
September 26, 2026Oasis add shows in Knebworth, Rome and Munich
The band says it is adding new dates after "phenomenal demand".
September 23, 2026How Kenya won its bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships
Kenya's athletics-loving population and improved infrastructure helped Nairobi secure the rights to host the 2029 World Championships, but challenges remain to ensure a successful event.
September 15, 2026Israel and Lebanon to meet in Rome in October, US State Department official says - Reuters
Israel and Lebanon to meet in Rome in October, US State Department official says Reuters
September 13, 2026'Red rag to a bull' - Sabalenka's extra motivation to win US Open
Aryna Sabalenka has lost the world number one ranking to Elena Rybakina - but has the chance to take revenge in the US Open final.
September 12, 2026Tragic death of woman who testified against father in notorious mafia murder of mother
Denise Cosco testified against the powerful 'Ndrangheta clan and her own father over the murder of her mother in Italy.
September 11, 2026No plans for Ireland Six Nations game in US - IRFU
There are "currently no plans or discussions" relating to Ireland playing a Six Nations match in the United States, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) says.
September 11, 2026Brown scores fine equaliser as Fenerbahce draw with Roma
Englishman Archie Brown scores as Fenerbahce begin their return to Champions League football by holding Roma to a draw.
September 10, 2026How teenage keeper's van trip around Europe ended with new club
After setting out on a van journey to find a new club, goalkeeper Milo Beimers has signed for Viterbese in Italy in an unexpected turn.
September 7, 2026Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage and Russia is the chief suspect
Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.
September 4, 2026Jailed HK activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion
Wong, 29, is already in prison on subversion charges under the controversial National Security Law.
September 2, 2026Fighting to stay No 1 - Sabalenka's US Open mission
Will Aryna Sabalenka rediscover her mojo? How will Carlos Alcaraz's comeback go? And can Novak Djokovic win? It's time for the 2026 US Open singles.
August 30, 2026Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead
From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.
August 14, 2026GB's Glave and Azu claim European 100m one-two
Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham.
August 11, 2026Jodar on verge of smashing record for fastest rise to top 10
The teenage Spaniard's rise to the top of tennis is set to be faster than the sport's modern greats
August 11, 2026European Athletics Championships: Key events, timetable & BBC coverage
Timetable and BBC coverage times for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham from 10-16 August.
August 10, 2026The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record
BBC Sport looks at the team behind Great Britain 800m star Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record.
August 10, 2026Forest target Reijnders - Wednesday's gossip
Nottingham Forest eye Tijjani Reijnders, Spurs want Savinho and Nicolas Jackson, Real Madrid resume Vinicius Jr contract talks, plus more.
August 4, 2026EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis
About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.
August 4, 2026Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.
August 1, 2026Chelsea set to sign Italy's Dragoni from Barcelona
Chelsea are set to sign Italy attacking midfielder Giulia Dragoni from Barcelona.
July 28, 2026Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy
Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.
July 28, 2026Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
The uproar throws the Italian Football Federation into further disarray following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.
July 27, 2026Man Utd and Arsenal fight over Kone - Tuesday's gossip
Manchester United and Arsenal fight over France's Manu Kone, Nico Williams could be heading to the Premier League champions, and West Ham reject latest Crysencio Summerville offer.
July 20, 2026Climate-focused regeneration breathes hope into a long-neglected Rome suburb - Reuters
Climate-focused regeneration breathes hope into a long-neglected Rome suburb Reuters
July 20, 2026New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
July 19, 2026Heatwave prompts Italy's delivery riders to strike for extra rights
Delivery riders in Milan, Bologna and Florence want to protect their health and their wages.
July 15, 2026Several flights diverted after plane blocks Gatwick runway
An Easyjet flight had to land at Stanstead Airport instead, but then became stuck there when it couldn't find fuel.
July 15, 2026Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome to implement framework deal - Reuters
Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome to implement framework deal Reuters
July 14, 2026David Willey, esteemed BBC Vatican correspondent, dies aged 93
One of the BBC's longest-serving foreign correspondents, he reported on five popes during his career.
July 12, 2026Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you
Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.
July 5, 2026Premier League quartet want Scott - Sunday's gossip
Bournemouth's Alex Scott wanted by Premier League quartet, Arsenal agree to sell Leandro Trossard, Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo on Real Madrid's radar, plus more.
July 4, 2026EU border delays 'not bearable' over summer, warns airport boss
Holidaymakers face long waits under the EU's new Entry-Exit System, the head of Berlin's airport says.
July 2, 2026Freestyle record beaten for second time in nine days
Gretchen Walsh beats the 50m freestyle world record set by training partner Kate Douglass earlier this month by 0.04 seconds
June 29, 2026Heatwave watch: smart tech helps keep Rome's elderly safe - Reuters
Heatwave watch: smart tech helps keep Rome's elderly safe Reuters
June 28, 2026Vespa riders take to roads in Rome to mark 80th birthday - Reuters
Vespa riders take to roads in Rome to mark 80th birthday Reuters
June 27, 2026Warning over power bank fire risk on flights as summer holidays begin
Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.
June 25, 2026From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat
People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.
June 23, 2026Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
June 23, 2026Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad
A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.
June 21, 2026Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo - Reuters
Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo Reuters
June 19, 2026Tech Life
Check before check-in. What's behind a new safety campaign about power banks on aircraft?
June 9, 2026Hotel that refused to give tourist tap water acted lawfully, Italian court rules
The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.
May 27, 2026Djokovic seeks record 25th Grand Slam as French Open begins - Reuters
Djokovic seeks record 25th Grand Slam as French Open begins Reuters
May 23, 2026Pope Leo decries 'dizzying' profits earned by companies that pollute - Reuters
Pope Leo decries 'dizzying' profits earned by companies that pollute Reuters
May 23, 2026Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained
The detainees say they were slapped, hit, humiliated and even subjected to sexual violence, but Israel's prison service says the allegations are false.
May 22, 2026Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape - Reuters
Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape Reuters
May 22, 2026Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows
A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned.
May 21, 2026Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists - Reuters
Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists Reuters
May 21, 2026Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
May 20, 2026Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says - Reuters
Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says Reuters
May 20, 2026Indonesia to bring commodity exports under centralised control, president says - Reuters
Indonesia to bring commodity exports under centralised control, president says Reuters
May 20, 2026Rubio to visit Sweden for NATO meeting, then India - Reuters
Rubio to visit Sweden for NATO meeting, then India Reuters
May 19, 2026Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision
Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.
May 17, 2026No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.
May 12, 2026Swiatek drops just one game to set up Osaka meeting
Iga Swiatek drops just one game as she races past Elisabetta Cocciaretto to set up an intriguing Italian Open fourth-round tie against Naomi Osaka.
May 10, 2026Hantavirus ship, Putin talks war end and Congo misinformation killings - Reuters
Hantavirus ship, Putin talks war end and Congo misinformation killings Reuters
May 10, 2026Our relationship with food is messed up - let's sort it out, says Stanley Tucci
The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there's a lot more to food than you might think.
May 10, 2026Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.
May 9, 2026Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks - Reuters
Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks Reuters
May 8, 2026Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions - Reuters
Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions Reuters
May 8, 2026Rubio to meet Pope Leo as Trump keeps up attacks on pontiff - Reuters
Rubio to meet Pope Leo as Trump keeps up attacks on pontiff Reuters
May 7, 2026Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks
Trump lashed out at the pope for condemning the conflict in the Middle East, as his secretary of state heads to the Vatican.
May 5, 2026Pope Leo rejects latest Trump attack as Rubio expects 'frank' meeting on Thursday - Reuters
Pope Leo rejects latest Trump attack as Rubio expects 'frank' meeting on Thursday Reuters
May 5, 2026Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters - Reuters
Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters Reuters
May 3, 2026US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.
May 1, 2026US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say - Reuters
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say Reuters
May 1, 2026Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists
Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.
April 30, 2026Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks
Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.
April 27, 2026BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident
The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
April 25, 2026Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English
William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.
April 24, 2026Pope Leo decries migrants being treated 'worse than house pets' - Reuters
Pope Leo decries migrants being treated 'worse than house pets' Reuters
April 23, 2026Pope Leo heading back to Rome after outspoken Africa tour - Reuters
Pope Leo heading back to Rome after outspoken Africa tour Reuters
April 23, 2026BBC visits migrant camp in northern France as new deal announced
A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.
April 23, 2026Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup, FT reports - Reuters
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup, FT reports Reuters
April 22, 2026Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.
April 22, 2026China touts Italy trade ties even as data casts doubt on rebalancing plan - Reuters
China touts Italy trade ties even as data casts doubt on rebalancing plan Reuters
April 17, 2026Trump doubles down in criticizing Pope Leo over Iran - Reuters
Trump doubles down in criticizing Pope Leo over Iran Reuters
April 15, 2026Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope - Reuters
Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope Reuters
April 13, 2026Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack - Reuters
Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack Reuters
April 13, 2026Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war
The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".
April 13, 2026Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'terrible' for foreign policy and 'weak' on crime - Reuters
Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'terrible' for foreign policy and 'weak' on crime Reuters
April 13, 2026Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs - Reuters
Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs Reuters
April 13, 2026'A truly historic moment': BBC reports from Hungary as Viktor Orbán concedes election
Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.
April 12, 2026How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.
April 12, 2026Real Madrid title hopes hit by 1-1 draw with Girona at Bernabeu - Reuters
Real Madrid title hopes hit by 1-1 draw with Girona at Bernabeu Reuters
April 10, 2026French far-right leader romantically linked to Italian princess
Presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella was pictured on a Corsican beach with Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.
April 9, 2026Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says - Reuters
Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says Reuters
April 9, 2026Watch: Pope Leo XIV spins basketball on his finger, with help from Harlem Globetrotters
US exhibition squad, the Harlem Globetrotters, met the pontiff in the Vatican, helping him to spin a basketball on the tip of his finger.
April 9, 2026Pope Leo calls Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable' - Reuters
Pope Leo calls Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable' Reuters
April 7, 2026US journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says
Kataib Hezbollah says the release comes on condition that she leave Iraq immediately.
April 7, 2026Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
Brent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire.
April 6, 2026Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports - Reuters
Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports Reuters
April 5, 2026Recalled Italian ambassador to return to Switzerland - Reuters
Recalled Italian ambassador to return to Switzerland Reuters
April 5, 2026At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war - reuters.com
At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war reuters.com
April 4, 2026Pope Leo's Good Friday service offers prayer for deported children - Reuters
Pope Leo's Good Friday service offers prayer for deported children Reuters
April 3, 2026Gattuso leaves Italy job after missing out on World Cup again - reuters.com
Gattuso leaves Italy job after missing out on World Cup again reuters.com
April 3, 2026Trading Day: Oil Strait back up again - reuters.com
Trading Day: Oil Strait back up again reuters.com
April 2, 2026Italy federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure - Reuters
Italy federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure Reuters
April 2, 2026Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic - Reuters
Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic Reuters
April 2, 2026Devastated Italians reckon with 'third apocalypse' of World Cup failure
Azzurri fans and management alike are pondering what went wrong after Italy fail to qualify for third World Cup in a row.
April 1, 2026Italy investigates Sephora and Benefit over marketing skincare to children
The Italian Competition Authority said luxury goods giant LVMH appears to have adopted "particularly insidious" marketing strategies.
March 29, 2026Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars - Reuters
Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars Reuters
March 29, 2026No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump
The demonstrations against the Trump administration are set to sweep cities across the US on Saturday.
March 28, 2026Rallies planned in thousands of US cities for 'No Kings' protest against Trump - Reuters
Rallies planned in thousands of US cities for 'No Kings' protest against Trump Reuters
March 28, 2026I didn't know Epstein was a predator - Norway's crown princess
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has said that she wishes she had never met late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
March 20, 2026How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis
It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.
March 19, 2026EU reaffirms it will end or suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia returns - Reuters
EU reaffirms it will end or suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia returns Reuters
March 12, 2026Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m
The purchase is part of wider plans to prevent major artworks from being bought by private collectors.
March 10, 2026Italy weighs fuel-tax cuts as firms warn of energy price surge from Middle East war - Reuters
Italy weighs fuel-tax cuts as firms warn of energy price surge from Middle East war Reuters
March 8, 2026Trump praises Italy PM Meloni's willingness to help in U.S.-Israel war with Iran - Reuters
Trump praises Italy PM Meloni's willingness to help in U.S.-Israel war with Iran Reuters
March 8, 2026Does Rome defeat mark beginning of end of Borthwick empire?
England's defeat by Italy has turned the spotlight on England's leadership, both on and off the pitch
March 7, 2026Rugby Union Weekly
Chris Jones and Matt Dawson reflect on an extraordinary day in the Six Nations.
March 7, 2026Italy defence minister urges arms industry to speed up production - Reuters
Italy defence minister urges arms industry to speed up production Reuters
March 7, 2026Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says - Reuters
Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says Reuters
March 7, 2026Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US - Reuters
Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US Reuters
March 7, 2026As Iran conflict rages, Pope Leo asks God to help leaders renounce war - Reuters
As Iran conflict rages, Pope Leo asks God to help leaders renounce war Reuters
March 5, 2026Cindy McCain announces departure as head of UN World Food Programme - Reuters
Cindy McCain announces departure as head of UN World Food Programme Reuters
February 26, 2026Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026 - Reuters
Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026 Reuters
February 25, 2026Pope says peace in Ukraine 'cannot be postponed' - Reuters
Pope says peace in Ukraine 'cannot be postponed' Reuters
February 22, 2026For Europe Inc, US tariff relief comes with a sting in the tail - Reuters
For Europe Inc, US tariff relief comes with a sting in the tail Reuters
February 21, 2026Europe's main military powers to develop low-cost air-defence systems - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Tensions flare between Macron and Meloni over killing of French far-right activist - Reuters
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February 19, 2026Gaffe-ridden Olympic commentary prompts Italian TV chief to resign
Paolo Petrecca, whose gaffe-ridden commentary of the event went viral, stands down from his job.
February 19, 2026