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Why you should visit Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo’s summer holiday escape in Italy

Escape the heat in Rome in this lakeside town where popes have holidayed for centuries.

Euronews

Anti-tourism protests are not new. They happened in ancient Rome, 19th-century England and after World War II

This hot European summer, anti-tourism protests have made headlines, from Barcelona to Venice, Mallorca and the Canary Islands. The unrest is not confined to Europe, though.

The Conversation

Pope aims to restore 'body and spirit' during vacation that brings a pontiff back to Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV is heading to the papal summer residence for a six-week vacation

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‘We felt abandoned by Francis’: Pope Leo heads to traditional papal residence for summer break

Longstanding tradition set to resume as new pontiff opts to spend summer holiday in Castel Gandolfo

The Guardian - UK

Pope Leo XIV resumes the tradition of taking a summer vacation. But he's got plenty of homework

Pope Leo XIV is starting a six-week vacation this weekend at the papal summer retreat south of Rome

The Independent UK

Dozens Hurt In Fuel Station Blast Heard Across Rome

A huge explosion at a petrol station in a Rome suburb on Friday injured nearly 30 people, two of them seriously, and rattled windows across the Italian capital.

International Business Times

Rome petrol station explosion injures 25, damages buildings and vehicles

An explosion at a petrol station in Rome's southeast injured at least 25 people on Friday. The incident was caused by a technical fault during refuelling.

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Fire ravages Rome petrol station after huge explosion

A huge explosion shook the centre of Rome on Friday (4 July), leaving 21 people injured as locals rushed to safety.

The Independent UK

Moment Rome petrol station explodes in a huge fireball causing multiple injuries

Among the injured were eight police officers and one firefighter

Evening Standard

Firefighters and police injured as Rome petrol station erupts in fireball

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The Independent UK

Gas station explodes in Rome, injuring at least 9 first responders

A gas station has exploded in southeastern Rome, injuring at least nine first responders who rushed to the scene

The Independent UK

Huge explosion in Rome injures dozens of people as locals flee for safety

An enormous orange fireball was seen over the suburb of Prenestino

The Independent UK

'From the heart to the hands': Dolce & Gabbana brings its creative world to Rome

Dolce & Gabbana’s latest exhibition, From the Heart to the Hands, has arrived in Rome - and it’s nothing short of a love letter to the Italian culture. After Milan and Paris, the immersive show now welcomes visitors to the Italian capital, offering a deep dive into the creative soul…

Euronews

More red alert heat warnings issued as mercury continues to rise across Europe

Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of these heatwaves to climate change. Scientists warn that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common across Europe’s southern region.

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The Independent UK

Researchers reveal what Ancient Rome smelled like – and it’s disgusting

The scents of decaying bodies and human waste would have mingled in the bustling streets

The Guardian - UK

Spanish police investigate Catalan wildfire deaths as extreme temperatures grip Europe – as it happened

Two victims believed to be farm workers who were trapped by the flames as they tried to reach their vehicles

The Conversation

What did ancient Rome smell like? Honestly, often pretty rank

The roar of the arena crowd, the bustle of the Roman forum, the grand temples, the Roman army in red with glistening shields and armour – when people imagine ancient Rome, they often think of its sights and sounds. We know less, however, about the scents of ancient Rome.

The Independent UK

What is a heat dome? Weather system explained as UK and Europe hit by sweltering temperatures

Temperatures are expected to drop by the end of the week across much of Europe

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Porsche Can't Stop, Won't Stop Breaking Lap Records at Road Atlanta

When Porsche went to Road Atlanta to set an EV lap record with the Taycan Turbo GT, it brought a couple other cars along. Again with factory driver Patrick Long at the wheel, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid set a record for gas-powered sedans, and the Cayenne Turbo GT set…

The Conversation

As one of Shakespeare’s least performed plays, Coriolanus is startlingly relevant under Trump 2.0

Coriolanus is one of Shakespeare’s least performed plays; perhaps because the hero is so pugnacious and classist, impressive in his strident vehemence, but lacking the vulnerability of a Macbeth or Othello.

The Independent UK

Ryder Cup 2025: Every match and result after Europe resist USA comeback at Bethpage

Luke Donald’s Team Europe beat Keegan Bradley’s Team USA 15-13 after a thrilling day of Sunday singles

The Conversation

‘Baths, wine, and sex make life worth living’: how ancient Romans used public baths to relax, work out and socialise

Standing in the vast ruins of the Baths of Caracalla in Rome, hundreds of gulls circle above. Their haunting cries echo voices from 1,800 years ago. Today, the bare shell of what was one of Rome’s largest bath complexes mostly sits empty, occasionally playing host to opera performances.

Euronews

Renowned Italian sphere sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro dies aged 98

Best known for his massive bronze spheres with clawed out interiors which decorate prominent public spaces around the world, Arnaldo Pomodoro leaves behind an impressive body of art.

Euronews

Fewer pilgrims and falling rates: Rome's Jubilee tourist rental boom fails to materialise

As Rome marks its Jubilee year, the anticipated wave of pilgrims and short-term rental profits has yet to arrive, leaving landlords disappointed and locals grappling with a still-tight housing market.

The Guardian - UK

Cars and steps do not mix: why The Italian Job has a lot to answer for

A driver who got stuck on the Spanish Steps in Rome is the latest in a series of similar vehicular misadventures

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