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Health Director Andrea Cambieri welcomes Pope Leo XIV as he arrives at Gemelli University Hospital in Rome on October 13, 2026, for a lung lump removal.
HEALTH SCARE

Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Lung Surgery

The Vatican expects his recovery to take only about a week.

Reagin von Lehe

A drone view of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, May 6, 2025.
‘SENSELESS DEATH’

Man, 22, Dies in Horror Colosseum Accident

The iconic landmark has been temporarily closed following the tragedy.

Ewan Palmer

The restored "Painted City" fresco and "Great Mosaic", first-century AD decorations that predate the Baths of Trajan, are unveiled following restoration work in the underground gallery and south-western exedra of the ancient Roman bath complex in Rome, Italy, September 8, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
BURIED BEAUTY

Archeologists Make Mind-Blowing 2,000-Year-Old Discovery

It could be the biggest find of its kind ever.

Martha McHardy

A American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with tail registration number N848AN comes in to land at Heathrow Airport on August 10, 2025 in London, England.
BRACE POSITIONS

American Airlines Plane Forced to Land After 6 Crew Fall Ill

The aircraft was around three hours into its flight when there were reports of an “odor” in the cabin.

Ewan Palmer

Harry Styles poses on the red carpet during for the BRIT Awards at the Co-op Live Arena, in Manchester, Britain, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja
POWER COUPLE

Harry Styles Engaged to Hollywood Star After Just 8 Months

The pop superstar, 32, is now engaged, according to a report.

Erkki Forster

President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shake hands as they pose for a photo during a world leaders' summit on October 13, 2025 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
‘UNACCEPTABLE’

Trump Unleashes Shock Attack on His Top Female Ally

The president is now attacking the only European leader who attended his 2024 inauguration.

Josh Fiallo

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Kash Patel parties with Team USA
GOING FOR GOLD

Keystone Kash Spent Longer at Hockey Than Meetings in Italy

The embattled FBI director has insisted he just squeezed in some personal time on the margins of a business trip.

Janna Brancolini

Marble elephant, 1667, by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680), supporting the Minerva Obelisk, 6th century BC, piazza di Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Rome, Lazio, Italy.
ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

Mystery as Famous Elephant Statue Loses Tusk—Again

A police investigation is underway.

Leigh Kimmins

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WTF

MAGA Architect Plotted With Epstein Against Pope Francis

Steve Bannon wrote to Epstein that he wished to “take down” the Pope.

Annabella Rosciglione

Pope Leo XIV
HOLY MESS

Pope Orders Trump Ally’s Face Removed From Church Fresco

The Chicago-born Pope Leo has been an outspoken critic of Trump’s signature policies.

Janna Brancolini

view shows the Trevi Fountain after the city introduces a two-euro paid entry, on February 2, 2026 in Rome, Italy. Rome has introduced a 2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic Trevi Fountain, which had previously been free to visit. The charge is intended to help manage the numbers of tourists and raise funds for the monument's upkeep.
THREE COINS IN FOUNTAIN

Rome Makes Tourists Pay to See Famous Landmark

Tourists visiting the landmark have already thrown their money in for good luck.

Wiktoria Gucia

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