Boat believed to be bringing refugees from Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan struck rocks off coast of Calabria

The romantic waterways in Venice have been reduced to nothing but mud as the beloved Italian city experiences freak low tides.

Some still fear an authoritarian turn, but Giorgia Meloni has surprised many by showing a pragmatic streak since coming to power. Now Europe is not sure what to do.

The results of Italy's general election could alter the balance of power within the EU, with far-right, eurosceptic parties set to helm the next government in Rome. Italy is making something of a U-turn from Mario Draghi’s premiership, which put Italy back in the driving seat of Europe and bolstered the influence of a country accustomed to punching below its weight.

Exit polls suggest Giorgia Meloni's far-right Brothers of Italy has come top in Italy's snap general election, which, if confirmed, would likely see her become the country's first female prime minister.

Giorgia Meloni has distanced herself from nostalgia for Mussolini and campaigned as a conservative whom Italy’s allies needn’t fear

The Prime Minister has resigned, kicking off a snap election campaign which could bring the hard right to power.

Mario Draghi won a confidence vote, but lost his coalition partners

Italy has expanded its list of ordinary activities which will now require proof of vaccination or negative Covid status, as anger over the implementation of the new health pass spills onto city streets across the country.

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has resigned after being urged by members of his own government to step down and form a new coalition, a statement from the president says.

At least two people have died and up to 20 are still missing after a powerful storm hit south-eastern France and north-western Italy.

Former Italian PM and media mogul Silvio Berlusconi has been admitted to hospital two days after testing positive for the coronavirus.

US President Donald Trump has said he will postpone this year's G7 summit and invite leaders of other countries to participate in the talks.

Neither the northern Italian chill nor the unfamiliar language has deterred a young Cuban doctor who for the past two months has been helping in the fight against coronavirus in Europe, thousands of miles from home.

Italy's government has signed a decree that will allow travel to and from the country from 3 June, as it moves to ease its coronavirus lockdown measures.

Italy’s mafia has worked out how to profit from the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic crash. From offering opportunistic social aid and usurious loans to new business investments, the mafia is all set to exploit the vulnerable.

Industry experts are warning about the losses at all levels in the industry, with small, low-cost airlines and many in the cruise industry unlikely to survive.

Italy’s efforts to combat coronavirus finally appear to be paying off, new data suggests.

Borders to shut Saturday for all foreigners, including those with visas and residency permits

The U.S. has overtaken China as the country with the most novel coronavirus cases in the world, marking a new milestone in the fight against the global pandemic.