Italy is concerned about trade tensions triggered by the threat of U.S. tariffs, and about the devaluation of the dollar, its economy minister told his international partners on Friday at a meeting of G7 finance chiefs in Durban,

Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said he’s concerned about potential damage to European economies from trade tensions and the weakening of the US dollar.

Trump on Monday said the United States would ship "billions of dollars' worth" of military equipment to NATO members, paid for by the alliance, to be handed over to Ukrainian forces battling grinding Russian advances. Trump had earlier this month suggested NATO would "100 percent" pay for U.S. weapons, which would be sent to Ukraine.

Tour de France riders have applauded for a minute before the 12th stage in memory of Samuele Privitera, the 19-year-old Italian who died after a crash while racing in Italy.

Udinese striker and Italy international Lorenzo Lucca has joined Napoli on loan for the season, both Serie A clubs said on Friday.

Italy have won a quarter-final match at a major tournament (World Cup or Euro) for the first time. They had previously lost all four of their quarter-final appearances. At least, that much is true if you were watching Italy boss Andrea Soncin towards the end of that match.

ROME (Reuters) -Italy may release up to around 10,000 people from prison, or about 15% of the total population of inmates, to ease overcrowding, the Justice Ministry has announced. Some 10,105 prisoners are "potentially eligible" for alternative measures to prison, such as house arrest or probation, the ministry said in a statement late on Tuesday.

With Italy waiting for England if they reach the semi-finals of Euro 2025, BBC Sport looks at how the Azzurre could threaten the Lionesses' quest to retain their title.

Kourtney Kardashian shuts down pregnancy rumors after sharing bikini photos from her Italy vacation with Travis Barker and family.