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Apocalypse no: how almost everything we thought we knew about the Maya is wrong

For many years the prevailing debate about the Maya centred upon why their civilisation collapsed. Now, many scholars are asking: how did the Maya survive?

The Guardian - UK

Notre Dame, Villanova to Tip-Off 2026–27 College Basketball Season in Rome

The NCAA approved a waiver for the schools’ men’s and women’s basketball teams to begin the year overseas on Nov. 1, according to a report from CBS Sports.

Sports Illustrated

The rise of ‘Merzoni’: How an alliance between Germany’s and Italy’s leaders is reshaping Europe

“Merzoni” isn’t a neologism that easily trips off the tongue, and it hasn’t fully taken hold in the world of European politics.

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France set to clash with Germany and Italy as EU leaders seek economic boost

Paris is facing a Berlin-Rome axis in the debate over how to revive the EU economy. From eurobonds to a European preference and the Mercosur trade deal, competing visions are set to collide when the bloc’s 27 leaders meet on Thursday.

Euronews

European leaders meet industry heavyweights in power shift for business

European leaders are meeting industry bosses in Antwerp before an informal summit focused on competitiveness. Rome and Berlin push to cut bureaucracy, while Paris calls for Made in Europe preference.

Euronews

The revived Sydney to London ‘kangaroo route’ costs $50,000 a ticket. But you can do it for less than $10,000

A travel company has recreated the 1947 journey with food and ‘refined residences’ included. We asked a travel agent to do the same itinerary on the cheap

The Guardian - AU

Gregor Townsend dismisses talk of stepping down after Scotland’s defeat to Italy

This setback in the Eternal City sparked renewed calls for the long-serving 52-year-old to quit or be sacked.

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Italy overcome Scotland and wretched conditions as pressure builds on Gregor Townsend

Italy 18-15 Scotland: The hosts survived heavy rain in Rome to leave the visiting head coach under huge scrutiny

The Independent UK

Cash for access as Rome brings in €2 fee for Trevi Fountain – but other locations are available

The Man Who Pays His Way: Is charging admission to public spaces the way to tackle over-tourism?

The Independent UK

Italy 18-15 Scotland: Six Nations 2026 rugby union updates – as it happened

Italy shone through the storm to claim best possible start in Rome but Gregor Townsend’s Scotland flopped again

The Guardian - UK

Italy v Scotland live: Scots slip to costly defeat as Azzurri hang on for memorable Six Nations win

Italy 18-15 Scotland: The Azzurri clung on for almost 30 phases at the end to ramp up the heat on under-fire Scotland boss Gregor Townsend

The Independent UK

Giorgia Meloni’s face on a church mural is offensive – but not for the reason the Vatican thinks

When the likeness of the populist leader as an angel was painted into a cheesy tribute to Italy’s last king, it caused outrage. But far better artists have been similarly profane for centuries

The Guardian - UK

Italy vs Scotland, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today

Rumours swirl over Gregor Townsend’s future ahead of Rome opener against injury-hit Azzurri

Evening Standard

Angel that looked like Giorgia Meloni removed from Rome church fresco

Vatican appears to have ordered removal of restored work, which artist confessed he had made to resemble PM

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The Independent UK

How Italy is reinventing art for blind and visually impaired visitors

Italy is making its artistic treasures more accessible to people with disabilities

LiveScience

'Landmark' elephant bone finding in Spain may be from time of Hannibal's war against Rome

An elephant bone discovered in Spain may date to the time of Hannibal's battles against the Romans.

The Independent UK

Giorgia Meloni breaks silence over resemblance to restored church angel

The apparent likeness to the Italian premier has sparked condemnation from Italy’s Culture Ministry

The Independent UK

Church angel painting ‘resembling Giorgia Meloni’ prompts investigation

A restored painting of an angel in a church in Rome that appears to resemble Italian leader Giorgia Meloni has left some giggling and others up in arms.

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Euronews

'I'm definitely not like an angel': Meloni jokes about cherub lookalike after uproar

Italy's culture ministry and the diocese of Rome are investigating the restoration of a church cherub that looks like Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Euronews

Trevi Fountain fee takes effect as Rome seeks to manage crowds and boost tourist experience

Tourists visiting the world renowned Trevi Fountain in Rome are now being charged €2 to get up close and personal to one of the world’s most iconic waterworks. The fee, rolled out on Monday, is part of the city’s efforts to manage crowds and improve tourist experience.

The Independent UK

Rome starts charging tourists to visit the Trevi Fountain

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The Independent UK

Catholic Church and Italy investigate sacred and profane cherub seemingly modeled on Meloni

The appearance in a Roman church of a cherub that bears a striking resemblance to Premier Giorgia Meloni has sparked a minor scandal for both church and state in Italy

Sports Illustrated

Before Milan Cortina: Looking Back at Italy's Other Olympics

This will be the Italians’ fourth go-around on sports’ biggest stage.

The Guardian - UK

‘This is history, it should be free’: Rome’s €2 Trevi fountain fee divides opinion

Charge is designed to protect much-loved monument from overtourism, but not all visitors like the idea

The Independent UK

Rome brings in €2 tourist charge to see well known tourist attraction

The fee has been rolled out in conjunction with a new €5 ticket fee for some city museums

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