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Hollywood and the mafia myth: how Italian organised crime went global

The Cosa Nostra in Sicily, the Camorra in Naples and the 'Ndrangheta in Calabria – by far the most powerful, but also the least known – are Italy’s three main mafia groups. In an interview with RFI, French criminologist, economist and mafia specialist Clotilde Champeyrache paints a picture of misunderstood…

Radio France Internationale

Pope Leo’s grandfather was immigrant from Sicily, genealogists reveal

Robert Prevost’s maternal grandparents came to US from Caribbean and at one point identified as Black

The Guardian - US

Tycoon Mike Lynch’s yacht toppled by ‘extreme wind’, UK investigators say

Interim report into sinking of superyacht that killed 7 off Sicily said the vessel was ‘vulnerable’ to strong winds.

Al Jazeera

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Extreme wind blamed for sinking of superyacht off Sicily last year, British probe says

British investigators say the superyacht of British tech magnate Mike Lynch, which capsized last August off the coast of Sicily at the cost of seven lives, was knocked over by “extreme wind” and could not recover

The Independent UK

Mike Lynch's superyacht sank in 'extreme winds', says report

The Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily on August 19 last year

Evening Standard

‘Sun-soaked, wave-lapped and never crowded’: Sicily’s idyllic unspoilt beaches

A world away from Italy’s crowded beach resorts, the island’s south-west offers remote golden sands plus villages, vineyards and great restaurants

The Guardian - UK

Diver dies during salvage operation to recover Mike Lynch’s superyacht

The Dutch man, 39, had been working underwater in Sicily during operations to raise British tech tycoon’s vessel

The Guardian - UK

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Mafia: The Old Country gets an August release date, and don't worry, I won't be cracking a joke about making an offer you can't refuse

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PC Gamer

Salvage operation to recover Mike Lynch superyacht begins off Sicily

British tech entrepreneur and his daughter were among seven killed when the Bayesian sank in a violent storm

The Guardian - UK

Marine salvage experts start recovery of sunken superyacht Bayesian in Sicily

UK tech magnate Mike Lynch, his daughter Hannah, and five others were killed in the tragic 'Bayesian' luxury yacht sinking on 19 August 2024.

Euronews

Salvage operation on sunken Bayesian superyacht begins off coast of Sicily

A salvage operation has begun on the superyacht Bayesian which has lay sunk off the coast of Sicily for eight months.

The Independent UK

‘White Lotus’ music: When talented creators strive to realize their visions, differences and chattering can erupt

After the first two seasons of The White Lotus (set respectively in Hawaii and Sicily), the buzz in the media and on social media typically focused on the selection of the next site for the award-winning show.

The Conversation

Mediterranean megaflood carved out hills in Sicily, study reveals

Rock deposits provide first land-based evidence of Earth’s largest flood, when water surged through strait of Gibraltar

The Guardian - UK

Sunken superyacht Bayesian due to be raised from seabed next month, inquest told

Billionaire entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah were among seven people who died when the vessel sank off the coast of Sicily

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Mike Lynch’s Bayesian yacht to be raised from seabed in investigation into disaster which killed seven

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah were among seven people who died when the vessel sank off the coast of Sicily

The Independent UK

What we know about the cataclysmic ‘megaflood’ considered the largest in Earth’s history

The Mediterranean Sea, a largely dry and salty basin, was refilled in just a few years – or months, writes Daniel García-Castellanos

The Conversation

The largest flood in Earth’s history burst through Gibraltar and Sicily and refilled the entire Mediterranean in just a few years

A little over 5 million years ago, water from the Atlantic Ocean found a way through the present-day Strait of Gibraltar. According to this theory, oceanic water rushed faster than a speeding car down a kilometre-high slope towards the empty Mediterranean Sea, excavating a skyscraper-deep trough on its way.

Evening Standard

Amanda Holden and Alan Carr head to Greece for next BBC series

The duo previously travelled to Sicily, Tuscany and Andalusia for renovation projects.

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The Independent UK

The best holidays to book for May 2025, from boating in France to Greek island relaxation

Whether exploring Baroque Sicily or swimming in the Seychelles, there’s a trip for whatever way you choose to spend the month with two bank holidays

The Guardian - UK

Walking in solitude and sunshine in Sicily: a newly restored pilgrim’s trail

A path in the Madonie natural park once used by itinerant friars takes present-day hikers on mountain trails through a terrain rich in wildlife

The Independent UK

The best affordable hotels in Sicily for country getaways and relaxing beach breaks

You don’t need a huge budget to experience the beautiful landscapes, hiking trails and archaeological wonders of Sicily, here are the best hotels and family-run guesthouses waiting for your arrival

Euronews

Set-jetting in Sicily: Where to find the lavish filming locations of Netflix’s The Leopard

From an iconic Baroque square in Palermo to a lavish palazzo in Catania, here are the real-life backdrops of The Leopard.

Euronews

Bridge to Sicily: a strategic project for Italy and Europe or a waste of resources?

Construction of the bridge across the Strait of Messina will start this year, assures the Italian government. This mammoth undertaking that aims to link the island of Sicily to the region of Calabria is one of the most expensive and controversial infrastructure projects worldwide.

The Independent UK

The best beach hotels in Sicily for white sands, private shores and clubs

If having a beach on your doorstep while visiting the mediterranean island of Sicily is a must, these are the best hotels to visit

The Independent UK

White Lotus: Thailand rides tourist wave as fans flock to filming locations

Season one and two locations Hawaii and Sicily saw a 300 per cent year-on-year surge in tourism

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