36 m. ago Venice’s Lion of St Mark’s Square was at least part made in China, study suggests

Isotope analysis finds copper ore came from Yangtze River basin while statue could be a repurposed Tang Dynasty tomb guardianThe great bronze statue of a winged lion perched atop one of two granite columns in Venice’s St Mark’s Square has watched over the city for centuries.But Italian scientists have now found evidence to suggest the iconic statue was at least in part made in China, and possibly ended up in Venice via the Silk Road after being brought back by the father and uncle of the merchant and explorer Marco Polo. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago Gianluigi Donnarumma opens up on Man City transfer, Pep Guardiola chat and playing out from the back

Manchester City signed Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on deadline day and he has been speaking about the transfer.

Politics

18 h. ago Italian city is looking for 100 judges for Tiramisu World Cup

The 2025 Tiramisù World Cup will take place in Treviso on October 10 and 11 - and event organisers are seeking 100 judges.

Events

37 h. ago Manchester United only needed to spend £8m more to land world

Manchester United were still weighing up a move for Gianluigi Donnarumma in the final days of the summer transfer window but ended up signing Senne Lammens, while the Italian joined Manchester City

Economics

40 h. ago Kaia Gerber, 23, wows in sexy plunging top as she joins boyfriend Lewis Pullman, 32, in leading stars at Venice Film Festival event

The model, 23, who has been seen packing on the PDA with the actor, 32, in the Italian city, wore a plunging crop top.

Culture

40 h. ago Man City signing Gianluigi Donnarumma selects shirt number he was banned from wearing at PSG

Italian goalkeeping icon Gianluigi Donnarumma has signed for Manchester City but the shot-stopper will not wear the No. 1 jersey despite joining to become Pep Guardiola's first choice

Events

41 h. ago Kaia Gerber, 23, looks chic in a plunging crop top as she joins boyfriend Lewis Pullman, 32, at Venice Film Festival after packing on the PDA

The model, 23, who has been seen packing on the PDA with the actor, 32, in the Italian city, wore a plunging crop top.

Culture

67 h. ago Man City closing in on £30m Gianluigi Donnarumma transfer but Ederson exit holds the key

City are set to bring in the Italian goalkeeper but only once Ederson’s move to Fenerbahce is confirmed

Economics

4 d. ago Gianluigi Donnarumma costing PSG millions as Man City stance becomes clear

Manchester City continue to be linked with Gianluigi Donnarumma but the Italian goalkeeper remains at Paris Saint-Germain for now - at great cost to the French side

Economics

5 d. ago Paris Jackson stuns in a figure hugging purple dress as she joins chic Noomi Rapace and Tilda Swinton at glamorous Tom Ford dinner in Venice

The great and good of Hollywood have gathered in Venice for the 82nd annual International Film Festival in the Italian City this week.

Politics

2 w. ago Man Utd target Gianluigi Donnarumma's 'controversial £1m contract demand' rubbished by club

Gianluigi Donnarumma looks sure to depart PSG this summer, with both Manchester United and Manchester City interested, and the Italian's transfer activity has caused a stir in the past

Economics

3 w. ago How to watch Tottenham vs PSG UEFA Super Cup: TV channel, live stream, kick

Europa League champions Tottenham Hotspur take on the winners of the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain, in the Italian city of Udine on Wednesday, with the UEFA Super Cup up for grabs

Sport

3 w. ago Italian city sees huge drop in hotel and Airbnb bookings as one

A popular Italian city has seen a massive drop in hotel and Airbnb bookings, with one-in-two rooms being left vacant over the summer amid a wave of anti-tourism protests across Europe. 

Society

3 w. ago Secrets of Pompeii's survivors, revealed: Study reveals how brave people RETURNED to live in the ruins after the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius

The ancient Italian city of Pompeii soon experienced a second life after it was blanketed by pumice and ash from the Mount Vesuvius eruption of AD 79, say experts.

Society