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A 3rd of the parcels come from European logistics giants, the rest from Amazon resellers

Tech & Science

Rome shoppers take pot luck in ‘blind sale’ of unclaimed packages

The Italian students are among hundreds of people at this "blind sale" of unclaimed packages.

AFP4 days ago

This handout picture released by the Parco Archeologico di Pompei on January 17, 2025 shows a private thermal baths complex discovered by archaeologists

World

Pompeii reveals ‘impressive’ bath complex

Archaeologists at Pompeii have uncovered a private thermal baths complex where guests would take the plunge before sitting down to sumptuous feasts, the Italian...

AFP4 days ago

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in to a third, six-year term after claiming victory in elections he is accused of having stolen

World

Venezuela restricts diplomats from ‘hostile’ European countries

Venezuela on Tuesday announced restrictions on French, Italian and Dutch diplomats on its soil, citing their governments’ “hostile” response to Nicolas Maduro’s presidential inauguration,...

AFPJanuary 14, 2025

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visits the eighth-century Umayyad Mosque in the old city of Damascus

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Italian FM tours landmark mosque in first Syria visit

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani began his first official visit to post-Assad Syria on Friday with a tour of the landmark Umayyad mosque in...

AFPJanuary 10, 2025

France charged the founder of an adult website used to commit sexual offences, including by a French man who recruited dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife

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France charges founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial: prosecutors

France on Thursday charged the founder of an adult website used to commit sexual offences, including by a French man who recruited dozens of...

AFPJanuary 9, 2025

Meloni defended Musk, who has provoked fury across Europe by attacking the continent's leaders

World

Musk draws ire because ‘isn’t left-wing’: Italy’s Meloni

Italy’s far-right prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, said on Thursday Elon Musk’s political interventions only caused outrage because he wasn’t left-wing — and that foreigners...

AFPJanuary 9, 2025

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has told local media she has 'excellent relations' with Elon Musk

Tech & Science

Italy’s Meloni denies discussing SpaceX deal with Musk

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied Thursday talking to Elon Musk about a cybersecurity deal with the American billionaire’s SpaceX company following reports that sparked...

AFPJanuary 9, 2025