Huge crime network forging Banksy, Warhol and Picasso uncovered in Italy
Investigators said they had seized more than 2,100 fake pieces, with a potential market value of about 200 million euros.
Mon Nov 11 2024
How migrant workers suffered to craft the 'Made in Italy' luxury label
Z Production and other workshops employed undocumented migrants there with no prior experience in leather-making to produce luxury products.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Winston Churchill portrait stolen from Canadian hotel discovered in Italy
A 43-year-old man from the Canadian province of Ontario was arrested and charged for the theft and trafficking of the portrait.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Rome considering limiting tourist access to Trevi Fountain
The Italian capital is preparing to host 2025 Jubilee, a year-long Roman Catholic event expected to attract 32 mln tourists and pilgrims.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Extreme heat wave hits Italy, 'red alert' issued for 11 cities
Italy is currently grappling with an extreme heat wave originating from Africa, prompting authorities to issue a "red alert".
Fri Jul 12 2024
G7 focus switches to China, Pope to lead AI discussions
The G7 opens its doors to outsiders to show it isn't an aloof, exclusive club.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Age no barrier for Italy's 90-year-old sprint queen
Emma Maria Mazzenga claimed another world record in the 200 metres outdoors in 51.47 seconds.
Sat May 18 2024
FACTBOX - Who are Israel’s main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports?
The US has long been by far the largest arms supplier to its closest Middle East ally, followed by Germany and Italy.
Sat May 18 2024
INSIGHT - Italy's white-collar mafia is making a business killing
Extortion rackets have gone out of fashion and murders are largely frowned upon by the godfathers.
Sat May 11 2024
Italian tourist hotspots start to raise defences against overcrowding
Venice isn't the only place in Italy that has recently introduced new measures aimed at slowing tourist flows.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Few hopes of finding survivors at Italy hydro plant as search continues
Rescuers searched for four people missing in an area of the power plant where water was rising rapidly.
Wed Apr 10 2024
What happens to the coins tossed into Rome's Trevi Fountain?
For hundreds of years, when in Rome, visitors have flocked to the fountain to make a wish, following a storied ritual.
Sat Mar 16 2024
Google calls out spyware firms and advocates for tighter regulation
Google said Negg Group software was found to have been used to spy on people in Italy, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Italy's coast guard rescues 49 migrants from boat sinking in Mediterranean
The Italian Coast Guard rescued 49 migrants attempting to travel from North Africa to Europe after their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea.
Fri Feb 02 2024
China's visa-free policy facilitates travels from six countries
Around 214,000 people from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia entered China in December 2023.
Tue Jan 02 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024