Praised by critics as the inventor of contemporary Italian television, he also used his position to take on the Sicilian Mafia, which tried to kill him.
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Migrant Deaths Shine Light on Europe’s Broken Promises
At least 63 people died in a shipwreck off Italy’s coast, reviving memories of a crash in 2013 that killed hundreds and the work that did not get done in its aftermath.
Dozens Drown as Migrant Boat Breaks Up Near Italian Beach
High waves and strong winds dashed a wooden boat against rocks on the coast of Calabria, in southern Italy, killing at least 59 migrants.
Want That Coffee With Olive Oil? Starbucks Thinks Italians Will.
The company has amassed an audience in Italy, and now it is betting on two very Italian ingredients.
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni Condemns Russia and Pledges Further Support to Ukraine
The prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, reiterated her backing amid dissension within her coalition government on the issue.
Why Milan’s Duomo Cathedral Is Still So Adored
The care for Milan’s cathedral has been nonstop since 1386, but despite the constant need for refurbishment, the beloved landmark’s hold on the city is unbreakable.
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni Vexes Europe by Playing Nice, Mostly
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.
Avalanches in Alps Kill at Least 11, as Weather Hampers Rescues
Deaths were reported in Austria, Italy and Switzerland over the weekend. Heavy snowfall and high winds have increased the danger for skiers, officials said.
Italian Mobster, 16 Years on the Lam, Found Working at a Pizzeria
Edgardo Greco, 63, was arrested as he was about to start a night shift at a restaurant in France. Investigators identified him through online photographs.
The Double Whammy Making Italy the West’s Fastest-Shrinking Nation
Italy’s population of elder Italians is soaring as its birthrate plummets, putting the country at the forefront of a global demographic trend that experts call the “silver tsunami.”