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Pupils at Prince George and Princess Charlotte's school have been isolated.
'Deeply concerning': Globe battles outbreak as cases multiply outside China
There's been a key change in the number of virus cases being reported around the world.
1000+ holiday makers trapped by virus in Canary Islands
The lockdown comes as scientists fear the virus is spreading without symptoms.
Venice Carnival cut short by coronavirus fears
The party has come to a halt in Venice, with health fears cutting Carnival two days short.
Coronavirus cases spike in Italy, South Korea declares 'red alert'
Italian authorities are racing to seal off towns as coronavirus cases rise.
Designer Armani tells audience the fashion audience is 'raping' women
"...it's time for me to say what I think. Women keep getting raped by designers, by us."
Secret police deployed in Venice to snoop on tourists' phones
Don't look now, but the Venetian police have deployed high-tech sensors to track tourists.
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An island off an island: The romance of Ortigia
A southern Italian gem that offers culture, history and seafood fresh from the ocean.
Sicily: A charm you can't refuse
Yes, we love the soundtrack from "The Godfather," admits Carol Sottili.
Expert tips for eating like a local in Rome
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Cinque Terre hiking route to reopen at last
For hikers wanting to get in among the Italian vistas there is good news at last.
The Italian region loved by Hugh Jackman, Meryl Streep and Helen Mirren
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Man's brain 'turned to glass' by ancient volcanic eruption
The shocking discovery remained undisturbed for two thousand years.
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In fair Verona, where we lay our scene. . .
All the world toasts this Mediterranean jewel
For centuries, everyone has wanted a piece of Sicily, including modern wine lovers
How Russian propaganda showed up in an Italian murder trial
New York Times: The evidence raised alarms about fake news is penetrating courts.
A crime of pasta, but the suspects' lips are sealed
New York Times: A crackdown on contraband pasta could threaten the way of life here.
Kick up your heels in the south of Italy
Despite an encounter with 007, it was the South of Italy's food that really left a mark.
Italy declares state of emergency in Venice
Italy's government is preparing to declare a state of emergency in flood-ravaged Venice.
Two people die as Venice floods at highest level in 50 years
St. Mark's Basilica flooded for only the sixth time in its nearly thousand-year history.
Christie's auctioned a $62 million diamond. Was it stolen?
New York Times: Italian family claims diamond was stolen and is suing the auction house.
Gangster's confession: 'I killed the Pope'
The nephew of one of the most notorious crime bosses has made a stunning claim.
Why the All Blacks are no longer favourites to make the final
A match prediction model rates the Springboks as the most likely to make World Cup final.
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One brother stabbed the other. The journalist who wrote about it paid a price
New York Times: The use of Europe's "right to be forgotten" privacy law has broadened.
Italy: Finding paradise in the imperfections
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The real spaghetti western
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Watch: Tourist head-butts Venice gondolier
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