In an interview with Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport, former coach Fabio Capello stated that Lionel Messi is the greatest among the great players, while also assessing other strikers shining at the 2026 World Cup.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner defeated Nuno Borges 7-6(4), 7-6(2), 6-4, becoming the italian male tennis player with the most grand slam wins in history.

Italy's decision not to evacuate an MQ-9A drone from Kuwait, reportedly to avoid escalation, resulted in its destruction during an Iranian attack in March.

Many tourists visiting Italy are often surprised to find baristas refusing or shaking their heads at requests for milky coffee in the afternoon.

Italian prime minister Meloni accused president Trump of "fabricating stories" after the US leader claimed she "begged for a photo" with him at the G7 summit.

The UK, Germany, France, and Italy have expressed readiness to lift sanctions on Iran, welcoming a peace agreement between Tehran and Washington.

Pope Leo XIV's chartered flight experienced a technical issue on 12/6, forcing him to accept a ride on King Felipe VI of Spain's private jet from the Canary Islands back to Rome.