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'Total disgrace': Outrage after Italy blocks vaccine shipment to Australia
The EU has been blasted for its role in stopping vaccines from reaching Australia.
Italy halts export of AstraZeneca vaccine to Australia
Italy imposes European Union export ban by blocking shipment of 250,000 AstraZeneca jabs.
'Racy' love chariot for Roman brides uncovered at Pompeii
The decorated, erotic treasure could have carried Roman women on their bridal night.
'Exceptional discovery': Ancient chariot found intact near Pompeii
The chariot, dating back to 79 AD, was just missed by looters tunnelling through the site.
Mt Etna eruptions awe residents and shock scientists
Italian volcano lights up night sky with 1500m lava fountain.
Dramatic eruption covers tourist town in ash and stones
'It was a rain of stones. Something I never saw in my entire life.'
'Let's race': Prada Cup stoush heats up over Covid delay
Luna Rossa says racing in the Prada Cup must be finished by February 24.
America's Cup stoush: Luna Rossa's Covid-19 ultimatum
Challenger of Record claims proposed racing delay 'in total breach of regulations'.
'It's important to remember how fortunate we are': Sunshine and freedom at the America's Cup village
Sport in the sunshine draws crowds as Prada Cup finals get underway.
Dinner for one: Private viewings with da Vinci masterpiece
Covid safety has created a novel experience for art lovers: one-on-one with a master work.
Italy's mafia trial of the century
Times: One man is defying death threats to prosecute 355 mafia members - on zoom.
World Pizza Day: Where to grab a slice of the action
The three Kiwi pizzerias found to be serving the 'perfect slice'.
Venice has masks but no carnival, one year after Covid
Last year, authorities abruptly shut down the Venice Carnival on its third day.
Amanda Knox: 'People forget I am a human being'
Times: Acquitted of murder, Knox is now campaigning against wrongful convictions.
America's Cup: Last-minute race cancellation forces broadcasters to plan B
Broadcasters have had to stay on their toes during the sailing events.
Pompeii's buried museum awakens after 40-year slumber
Decades after suffering bombing and earthquake damage, the treasures are reborn.
America's Cup rich-listers in NZ: Billionaire team owners arrive for Prada Cup
One of the UK's richest men is on his way to NZ. An American Magic owner is already here.
Prada Cup: As it happened - A shocking first day of races
All the action from day one of the Prada Cup Challenger Series.
'New storm brewing': Battered Europe extends lockdowns
Leaders warn Covid vaccines won't help for months as lockdowns are extended.
The socialite who asked strangers to murder her Gucci heir husband
'Black Widow' Patrizia Reggiani, now 72, reinforces her chilling reputation in a new doco.
Mallard to go? Dig of Pompeii fast-food place reveals tastes
A fast-food eatery discovered at Pompeii is now completely excavated.
Covid dampens Christmas joy around the world
Pandemic and lockdowns mean traditional celebrations worldwide are subdued this Christmas.
New Covid-19 strain: UK cut off by travel bans
Food trucks from Europe halted as new strain 'out of control' around London and southeast,
Italy latest European nation to introduce Christmas lockdown
United Kingdom not the only nation to introduce Christmas lockdown.
Mystery of Covid 'patient zero': Italian boy infected in November last year
Europe's first suspected case suggests virus was circulating much earlier than thought.
He broke out of quarantine for 8 seconds and got a $5,056 fine
New York Times: Flouting coronavirus regulations can have expensive consequences.
Italy's pandemic survivors carry scars unseen and incalculable
New York Times: Those still alive grapple to understand how the virus has changed them.
The lost days that made this Italian province a coronavirus tragedy
New York Times: One of the deadliest killing fields for the virus in the Western world.
'We were screwed': Tragic 'error' behind Covid explosion in Italian city
The city now has one of the highest infection rates in the world.
Video debunked: Truth stranger than fiction in Covid-19 conspiracy
They entered hospital govt say is overwhelmed and find it empty. There's more to the story
Florence 'graffiti' believed to be work of Michelangelo
Cryptic note offers tantalising clue: 'Who will ever say that it was by my hand?'
Covid-19: 'More trouble' as Thanksgiving crowds head to US airports
November 26 holiday is 'going to get us into even more trouble', says Dr Anthony Fauci.