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Saint Francis of Assisi review: exhibition chronicles his presence in art

It has been argued that the Italian Renaissance was “ignited by a single spark in the form of one man”, said Harry Seymour on Air Mail: Saint Francis of Assisi. Born into wealth in Umbria around 1181, Francis experienced a vision that led him to swap his “lavish lifestyle” for…

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Dumfries and Galloway photographer shares her story in Galloway People

Morag and her husband Ted Leeming are award-winning landscape photographers whose work has been exhibited around the world

Daily Record

A weekend in Florence: travel guide, attractions and things to do

Florence, or Firenze, is “always at the top of the most beautiful places in Italy list”, said Rough Guides. This city in Tuscany “has it all”, from world famous museums and glorious architecture to the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. It’s also home to “historic” markets, “magnificent” gardens…

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Weather tracker: Italy’s floods exacerbated by months of drought

Torrential rain submerged the dried-out landscape of the Emilia-Romagna region, forcing thousands to evacuate

The Guardian - UK

A (mush)room of one’s own: Italian ‘mushroom house’ in Smurf Village on sale for third of London flat price

The property is part of Smurf Village: a collection of mushroom-inspired houses in northern Italy.

Evening Standard

Flooding in Italy leaves 13 dead, thousands displaced from homes: ‘Water and mud took over'

More than 20 rivers in Italy are overflowing, resulting in 13 fatalities and forcing the displacement of thousands of residents amid the deluge of six months’ worth of rain that fell in just a day and a half.

Tribune News Service

Leaders gather in Japan for G7 amid ramped up security

Leaders from the United States, Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom and Canada are arriving in Japan for the G7 summit.

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Bruce Springsteen under fire for not cancelling Italy gig after deadly floods

Bruce Springsteen has been criticised in Italy for going ahead with a concert in Ferrara on Thursday evening after the northern Emilia-Romagna region was hit by deadly floods.

Evening Standard

Morning Mail: late-night pokies warning, deadly Italy floods, Queen’s funeral bill revealed

Two-thirds playing NSW pokies into the morning are problem gamblers or at risk; worst flooding in Italy in 100 years; Queen Elizabeth’s funeral cost $300m

The Guardian - AU

Italian mayor defends Bruce Springsteen's Ferrara concert amid devastating floods

Bruce Springsteen's show in Ferrara, Italy, was scheduled to go on Thursday while much of northern Italy was battered by devastating floods.

Los Angeles Times

Sam Fender breaks down in tears as he meets his musical hero Bruce Springsteen

Seventeen Going Under hitmaker Sam Fender broke down in tears after meeting his lifelong music hero, Bruce Springsteen as he and his band join The Boss on tour in Italy

Daily Mirror

Italy’s disasters suggest the climate crisis is at the gates of Europe

This week’s floods are latest weather disaster to hit country, as policymakers finally begin to respond to crescendo

The Guardian - UK

F1 star spotted shifting mud in flooded Italy streets after Emilia Romagna GP called off

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was due to take place at Imola this weekend, but the race has been called off due to deadly floods which have wreaked havoc in the region

Daily Mirror

Fans defend Anne Hathaway after she appears to ‘ignore’ Priyanka Chopra at fashion event

The stars attended the launch of Bulgari’s new jewellery collection in Venice, Italy

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Italy floods leave behind ‘incalculable’ devastation to farms and homes

Parts of the city of Faenza are still underwater, with cars submerged and basements flooded by thick, gooey mud

Reuters

Springsteen draws criticism for not cancelling Italy gig after deadly floods

U.S. rock legend Bruce Springsteen came under criticism in Italy for going ahead with a concert in Ferrara on Thursday evening after the northern Emilia-Romagna region was battered by floods that left at least nine people dead.

The Independent UK

Curator of Africa-themed Venice Biennale denounces Italy's denial of visas to 3 Ghanaians

The curator of this year’s Venice Biennale on architecture has denounced Italy’s denial of visas to three Ghanaian men who worked with her on the main exhibition giving voice to Africans and the African diaspora

Reuters

Wolves in Italy die in 'medieval' poisoning, park says

Nine wolves, three griffon vultures and two ravens were found poisoned in Italy, probably at the hands of "culturally medieval" farmers, a national park said on Thursday.

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Soaring pasta prices caused a crisis in Italy. What can the U.S. learn from it?

Italian officials convened crisis talks last week to address the price of pasta, which was up a whopping 17.5% year-over-year in March. But it's far from the only country seeing a rise in food prices.

The New Daily

Deadly floods in northern Italy wreck farms and ruin homes

Floods that killed nine people in Italy's northern Emilia-Romagna region caused billions of euros' worth of damage.

Evening Standard

Italy floods: Formula 1 drivers tell of struggle to escape deadly flooding after Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix is cancelled

This weekend’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix has been called off amid floods that have killed at least nine people

Reuters

Exceptional weather becomes the new norm in exposed Italy

Storms, avalanches, floods and drought have slammed Italy over the past year, killing dozens of people, as once exceptional disasters become a regular part of life, leaving the government scrambling to find answers.

The Guardian - UK

Death toll mounts in Italy’s worst flooding for 100 years

Older and disabled people trapped in homes as rescuers battle harsh conditions in Emilia-Romagna region

Autosport

When bad weather caused F1 chaos

Events in Italy’s Emilia Romagna region this week have rightly resulted in the cancellation of the Grand Prix at Imola. At the point the decision was taken, it was entirely feasible that the race could have taken place, but the importance of saving lives – and livelihoods – in the…

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The £14 flight from Bristol Airport that will take you to this stunning European city

It’s cheaper than a one way train ticket from Bristol to Birmingham

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