Climate
Venice’s Famous St. Mark’s Square Flooded Again And The Photos Look Unreal
High tides have caused flooding in the Italian city of Venice, partially submerging cafes, homes and churches.
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Italy Has Elected Its Most Far-Right Government Since WWII, With This Far-Right Set To Be Leader
Italy has elected its most far-right government since World War II, and far-right politician Giorgia Meloni, is set to become Italy’s first woman prime minister.
Activism
Thousands Of Young People Around The World Skipped School In A Global Strike For Climate Justice
Young people around the world took to the streets on Friday Sep. 23 as part of a global climate strike, the latest in the Fridays for Future (FFF) movement.
Climate
Italy Was Hit By “Tsunami-Like” Flash Floods From Torrential Rains And At Least 10 People Are Dead
Torrential rain triggered flash floods that struck the Marche region of central Italy on the evening of Thursday Sep 16, killing at least 10 people and leaving another 50 in hospital.
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These Two Guys Who Illegally Surfed Down Venice’s Canals Have Been Caught And Fined
Two young men were spotted surfing through Venice’s Grand Canal on Wednesday August 10, causing a strong official condemnation.
Climate
Heatwaves Are Sweeping The Global Due To Climate Change. Here’s The Biggest Story You’re Not Hearing About
Heatwaves have led to record-breaking temperatures and massive wildfires across Europe, forcing thousands to evacuate.
Climate
Italy Is Facing A Drought So Severe Low Water Levels Have Exposed The Ruins Of An Ancient Roman Bridge
Italy has been suffering from its worst drought in 70 years, putting much of the country’s North in a state of emergency.
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Pope Francis Has Appointed These Three Women To The Committee That Helps Selects Bishops In A First
Pope Francis has appointed three women to the committee that helps oversee the selection of bishops around the world for the first time in the church’s history.
Climate
A Glacier In The Italian Alps Has Collapsed During Record High Temperatures, Killing Six People
At least six people are dead after a mountain glacier in the Italian Alps collapsed during record high temperatures due to heatwaves.
Cute
This Italian Skier Lent Her Rival Her Medal-Winning Skis To Compete At The Olympics And Left A Sweet Note
In a heartwarming moment at the Beijing 2022 Olympics, Italian skier Sofia Goggia lent her skis to Team USA’s Mikaela Shiffrin, with a note reading, “Fly Mika, You Can.”
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This Ukrainian Conductor Has Become The First Woman Conductor At An Italian Opera House
Oksana Lyniv, a veteran Ukrainian conductor, will become the first woman to hold the baton at an Italian opera house.
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This Italian String Quartet Performed Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” On A Giant Violin Boat Sailing Through Venice
A giant violin carrying a string quartet floated down the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, on Sunday Sep. 19.