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A Hebrew note found in the Vatican Library describes a 1446 earthquake swarm previously unknown to seismologists.

India to play Italy in 3rd match. India seeks to be crowned champion of IC Rod Laver Jr. Challenge.

In the Mediterranean's olive-growing countries, the extreme weather caused by climate change is taking a toll

Move comes hours after Italy unveils plan to build asylum reception centres in Albania for those arriving by sea

French author Jean-Baptiste Andrea has won this year's Goncourt, France's most prestigious literary award, for his novel "Veiller sur elle" ("Watch Over Her"), a love story set in fascist-era Italy. He spoke to FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali about the political dimension of his work. We also take a look back…

Migration experts and activists are planning an agreement between Italy and Albania that would direct thousands of migrants to the Balkan nation while their asylum applications are under review

Award is usually seen as elitist but former screenwriter’s Veiller sur elle has strong sales and is a ‘popular’ read

India's top junior player Manas Dhamne, 15, leads the Indian squad at the IC Rod Laver Junior Worldwide Finals in San Diego, USA. Rushil Khosla, Asmi Adkar, Sohini Mohanty and captain Vikram Anand complete the team. Manas won the Asian junior title last year and has been training at the…

France's top literary prize, the Goncourt, was awarded Tuesday to former film director Jean-Baptiste Andrea for his novel "Veiller sur elle" ("Watch Over Her"), set in Italy's dark fascist years.