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Watch: PM Modi's surprise gift for Giorgia Meloni has a very 'Melody' twist

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shared a video thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gifting her 'Melody' chocolates. The term, a blend of their surnames, gained popularity during their previous meetings. This latest viral moment occurred during Modi's visit to Rome, focused on strengthening India-Italy ties across various sectors.

The Times of India

A new Orient Express journey will whisk passengers from Rome to Istanbul – for €20,000

More than 140 years after the original Orient Express captivated travellers, a new luxury rail route will carry passengers from Rome to Istanbul for five days of Michelin-starred dining and classic European scenery, with tickets starting at €20,000.

Euronews

PM Modi, Italian PM Meloni visit Colosseum after dinner, share pictures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome for the final leg of his visit. He met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over dinner. The leaders then visited the Colosseum. They discussed a wide range of subjects to boost India-Italy friendship. Modi also met the Indian diaspora.

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'Welcome to Rome, my friend': Italian PM Meloni extends heartfelt welcome to PM Modi in Italy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome for the final leg of his tour. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomed him. PM Modi interacted with the Indian diaspora. He met members of the Sanatana Dharma Samgha. An Italian artist presented a painting of Varanasi. Artists performed traditional Indian music. India-Italy…

The Economic Times

Italy and India set to upgrade ties during PM Modi's visit to Rome

Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni are set to strengthen diplomatic and trade relations during Modi’s visit to Rome by upgrading India-Italy ties to a special strategic partnership. The visit will focus on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, artificial intelligence and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), a project aimed at…

The Economic Times

Star of Rome's 'sexy priest' calendar admits: 'I was never a priest'

ROME - His face smiles out from every kiosk in Rome on the cover of the ubiquitous "sexy priest" calendar sold to tourists but Giovanni Galizia was never a man of the cloth.

Bangkok Post

Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: 'Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the...'-Rome's philosopher-king’s timeless words about life, purpose and finding peace in chaos

Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius faced immense pressure. His enduring quote encourages appreciating life's beauty and the vast universe. This perspective helps manage stress and find inner peace. It reminds us that peace comes from within, not external control. His writings offer timeless wisdom…

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Cult hero Mancini delivers derby win for Roma after Serie A scheduling nightmare

After a spring of boardroom civil war, Roma’s two-goal hero put his side close to a historic return to Champions League

The Guardian - UK

Scientists stunned after finding the oldest English poem by an agricultural worker inside a medieval manuscript in Rome

A quiet moment inside a digital archive search has led to something that experts are calling a major literary breakthrough. Researchers studying a medieval manuscript in Rome reportedly stumbled upon what appears to be the oldest surviving English poem. The discovery was not made during an excavation or field study,…

The Times of India

Pope Leo just called out the real villains behind AI warfare and Trump’s military budgets are Exhibit A

Pope Leo XVI just dropped a bombshell on the world’s rush toward AI warfare, calling it a “spiral of annihilation” that’s turning modern conflict into something more devastating. During a speech at Rome’s La Sapienza University on May 15, 2026, Leo criticized how military budgets, especially the kind that have…

The Mary Sue

Sinner makes history in Rome with Italian Open triumph and rare Masters clean sweep

Jannik Sinner made history by becoming the first Italian man to win the Italian Open in 50 years, also achieving the rare feat of winning all nine Masters 1000 events. His dominant 6-4, 6-4 victory over Casper Ruud extended his winning streak to 29 matches, positioning him as a strong…

The Economic Times

English literature's 'first-ever poem' hidden in lost medieval book in Rome revealed and it was composed by agricultural worker

Composed in Old English by a Northumbrian agricultural worker in the 7th century, "Caedmon’s Hymn" appears within some copies of the “Ecclesiastical History of the English People,” written in Latin by a monk and saint known as the Venerable Bede.

The Economic Times

A 2,000-year-old stone maze discovered in India could change what we know about ancient Rome links

A mysterious circular stone structure discovered in the grasslands of Maharashtra is drawing major attention from archaeologists and historians across the world. Hidden in the Boramani grasslands of Solapur district, the formation is now believed to be India’s largest circular labyrinth, with experts estimating that it could be more than…

The Times of India

Elina Svitolina fights off Coco Gauff to seal third Italian Open title

The Ukrainian has stormed into contention for the French Open after winning her first clay-court title of the season and third in Rome

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A medieval book in Rome has been hiding the oldest English poem

A medieval book in a Roman library revealed a remarkable find. Researchers uncovered the oldest known English poem, 'Caedmon's Hymn'. This 7th-century work by Caedmon was found within a Latin text. The discovery pushes back the timeline for English literature significantly. It highlights the poem's early importance and wide reach.

The Independent UK

‘Speechless’ experts uncover oldest English poem hiding in medieval book

The poem was composed by a Northumbrian worker in the 7th century

The Guardian - UK

Elina Svitolina sinks Coco Gauff to regain Italian Open after eight-year gap

Elina Svitolina beat Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 to win the Italian Open, her first WTA 1000-level event since 2018

Euronews

Council of Europe reinterprets migrant rights, Meloni champions 'Italian model'

Council of Europe member states have backed a declaration reinterpreting the European Convention on Human Rights, and Italy claims credit for the returns scheme agreed by Rome and Tirana.

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Euronews

Europe dominates new ranking of the world’s best walking cities for 2026

Rome, Madrid and Budapest are among the European hotspots leading a new global ranking of the best cities to explore on foot, while destinations across Asia and Latin America rapidly climb the list.

Woman & Home

Catherine Zeta-Jones elevates her straight-leg jeans with a neckerchief and designer trainers for a day of sightseeing

She added subtle styling details to her casual outfit for a day in Rome

The Economic Times

Sinner breaks Djokovic's record with 32nd straight Masters win to reach Italian Open semifinals

Jannik Sinner is on the verge of a historic win at the Italian Open. He is just two victories away from becoming the first Italian man to claim the title in fifty years. Sinner has also set a new record for consecutive wins in Masters 1000 events.

The Independent UK

Princess of Wales' Italy visit highlights progressive preschool approach that shuns standardization

The Princess of Wales’ visit to Italy highlights the Reggio Approach, an educational model that values a child’s curiosity and potential

Euronews

Europe’s household energy prices surge after Iran war: Which capitals were hit hardest?

Household gas prices rose across EU capitals between early February and early April, reflecting the impact of Middle East tensions. However, electricity prices fell on average, highlighting diverging trends in Europe’s energy markets.

The Economic Times

Be a Roman when in Rome, contribute to local community: RSS to Indians living abroad

Indians living abroad should contribute more to their host communities, urged RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale. He advised the diaspora to shed religious and caste divisions, presenting a united Indian front. Hosabale noted the growing economic success of the Indian diaspora. He encouraged increased philanthropic contributions, emphasizing that a confident…

Euronews

Lost 9th-century manuscript containing earliest English poem found in a Rome library

A 9th-century manuscript held in Rome has revealed the earliest known Old English poem, Caedmon’s Hymn, hidden within a copy of Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of the English People.

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