Jonathan and Judy Bloomer 'inspiration to many', says family after couple confirmed dead in yacht tragedy

Bridge to Sicily: a strategic project for Italy and Europe or a waste of resources?

Construction of the bridge across the Strait of Messina will start this year, assures the Italian government. This mammoth undertaking that aims to link the island of Sicily to the region of Calabria is one of the most expensive and controversial infrastructure projects worldwide.

Lady Gaga Looks Back at Her Alter Ego Jo Calderone, Helped Explore What She "Was Looking for in Men" | THR News Video

Lady Gaga is finally opening up about her long-lost alter ego: Jo Calderone. Jo's debut to the world was on the September 2010 cover of Japanese Men's Vogue and then was also featured in the "Yoü and I" music video. Gaga then made a notable appearance as the alter ego, who is described as "a mechanic from Sicily" at the 2011 MTV Music Video Awards. Now the 'Born This Way' singer is revealing to Them that the persona helped her come to terms with how she viewed men at the time.

Etna in action: spectacular eruption and diverted flights

Mount Etna in Sicily has been active since 12 February, spewing ash and causing flights to Catania to be diverted. The authorities are calling for caution.

Thousands of hikers climb Sicily's Mount Etna to witness eruption

Mount Etna's first 2025 eruption has intensified, producing substantial lava flows and ash emissions which disrupted air traffic around Sicily on Monday.