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Turin and Genoa likely to be among worst hit, while central and eastern Europe could get early taste of summer

Skywatchers around the world turned their heads — and lenses to the skies to capture the beauty of April’s full Pink Moon — 2025's only micromoon.

Last week, I travelled to the historic city of Perugia in Umbria, Italy. With clear blue skies, wisteria hanging over ancient Roman walls, plenty of gelato and beautiful vistas from the hilltop, the setting was pretty special. More inspiring though, were the people I spoke to during my visit. Perugia…

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Fraser Scarfe, 38, joined the King and Queen on their four-day state visit to Italy as the official tour artist.

The monarchy uses ‘soft power’ diplomacy, which eludes politicians in relatively short term posts.

The King and Queen’s state visit to Italy featured a string of engagements and their effect was described as ‘soft power at its best’.

The King and Queen’s state visit to Italy featured a string of engagements and their effect was described as ‘soft power at its best’

Contact from the Observer prompts withdrawal as dealers urged to do more to stop illicit trade in antiquities

Boating, boutiques and bougainvillea... the fashion designer on why the Amalfi Coast is effortlessly elegant and entirely irresistible

Legal experts and rights groups have raised alarm over the move, questioning its legality and accusing Italy of undermining asylum rights.