Six Nations talking points from round four

Fake image of pro-Israeli banner at Italian football match goes viral

An AI-generated image began circulating online after Italy beat Israel 4-1 in a Nations League game.

Press freedom under threat: Journalists in Italy face intimidation from mafias

Prosecutors say Italian football scene has been at risk of 'mafia-type influence' for some time

19 people were arrested in Italy on Monday accused of forming mafia groups connected with the football business. Prosecutors say there have been risks for some time now of a drift towards criminal activities carried out in Italian football stadiums.

German and Italian Presidents attend 80th anniversary of World War II Marzabotto massacre

Hundreds of men, women and children were massacred by Nazi troops and local fascists for their support of Italian resistance fighters.

Renewable energy speculation brewing a storm in Sardinia

The windswept Italian island is a prime location for harvesting the energy of the future. But residents fear poor planning of wind farms and unregulated speculation will turn their homeland into a European Wild West for renewables.