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Provisional results show Italy set for first far-right government since World War II

Joanna Kakissis

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni's Fratelli d'Italia (Brothers of Italy) party is on track to be the biggest party in parliament, according to provisional results.

The mayor of Venice, Italy, mobilized a search for two people who used motorized surfboards to cruise down the picturesque city's canals. Now the pair are facing large fines.

Venice mayor calls out 'imbeciles' surfing Italian city's historic canals

Bill Chappell

Incensed by two people he saw as making a mockery of Venice, Mayor Luigi Brugnaro offered a free dinner to anyone who could help bring them to justice.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, center, arrives for the NATO summit in Madrid, Spain on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

Italy's government is in turmoil. Here's how it got there — and what's next

Juliana Kim

Mario Draghi helped restore the country's influence and reputation. With his resignation as prime minister, stability in Italy and the rest of Europe is unclear.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi (left), German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (second left), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (center), French President Emmanuel Macron (second right), and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis meet at the Ukrainian presidential compound Thursday in a collective show of European support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy hosts European leaders, welcomes more U.S. weapons

Greg Myre

Ukraine says it urgently needs the heavy artillery to counter Russia on the battlefield. Also, President Zelenskyy is looking for additional support as the leaders of Germany, France and Italy visit.

Anti-riot police officers face demonstrators during a protest against the obligation of green pass, in their attempt to reach Chigi Palace government office in Rome, Italy, on October 09, 2021.

Pelosi's trip to Rome was disrupted by violent anti-vaccine mandate protests

Jaclyn Diaz

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had to be escorted from a mass in Rome on Saturday after major protests against Italy's new vaccine mandates broke out.

Italian players embrace goalie Gianluigi Donnarumma after his final winning save against England's Bukayo Saka on Sunday night. They pass English goalie Jordan Pickford (bottom left) as he reacts to the loss.

Italy Defeats England In Emotional Battle For European Soccer Championship

Elena Moore

Italy emerged victorious Sunday in a tight match that came down to penalty kicks. The loss is a crushing blow for England, which could have claimed its first international title in 55 years.

An aerial tramway car fell to the ground in Northern Italy Sunday, killing 14 and leaving a child in the hospital. The cable line appeared to have snapped, but the cause hasn't yet been determined.

In The Italian Cable Car Disaster, Investigators Are Looking At Possible Manslaughter

Dustin Jones

A cable pulling an aerial tram to the top of a mountain appeared to have snapped, causing the car to swing into a pylon before falling to the ground and rolling several times, killing 14 people.

New Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi presides over a meeting of his first cabinet in Rome Saturday.

Mario Draghi, Former EU Central Bank Head, Sworn In As Italy's Prime Minister

Jason Slotkin

The swearing in of the celebrated economist comes weeks after the country's last prime minister resigned. Draghi will face the twin challenges of the pandemic and a crumbling economy.

As Bolsonaro Scandals Deepen, Is Brazil Descending Into Coronavirus Chaos?

Tim Padgett

Brazil is now the world’s fastest growing COVID-19 hotspot. Each day the country is reporting more than 10,000 new infections – and about a thousand new…

Bolsonaro Oblivion: Why Brazil's COVID-19 Future Is Likely Worse Than It Looks

Tim Padgett

COMMENTARYOn Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro – the leaders of the two largest countries in the Americas –…

Cuba Reports The First Three Cases Of The New Coronavirus In The Island

Cuban official media reported Wednesday night that three Italian tourists are the first confirmed cases of the coronavirus on the Caribbean…

A woman wearing a medical mask rides an escalator at Milan Central train station on Sunday after Italy's government restricted much of the country in an effort to stanch the spread of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Italy Orders Massive Shutdown; Cruise Ship Gets OK To Dock In California

Amy Held

Movie theaters, museums and other cultural sites throughout Italy are closed until next month. Meanwhile, a stranded cruise ship off California with infected passengers is finally allowed to dock.