A pet owner is making sure her dog gets the royal treatment wherever they travel. Catherine Sophie, 23, of Glasgow, Scotland, recently took a month-long vacation — with her dog. Teddy is a three-year-old Maltese and a “great companion,” said Sophie, when it comes to traveling. CANADIAN ‘INFLUENCER DOG’ TRAVELS THE WORLD, LIVES LUXURIOUS LIFE WITH 75-PIECE WARDROBE WORTH $2,500 …
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'Dead Poets Society' director to receive Venice Golden Lion award for lifetime achievement
Peter Weir, the Australian director of “Dead Poets Society” and “The Truman Show”, will be honored for his career at this year’s Venice Film Festival, organizers said on Thursday. Weir, 79, had his international breakthrough with 1975’s arthouse classic “Picnic at Hanging Rock”, moving on to work in Hollywood in the 1980s. His other notable films include 1985’s “Witness”, starring …
Read More »Italian governor under house arrest amid corruption probe
The governor of the Italian region surrounding the port city of Genoa was placed under house arrest Tuesday as part of a corruption investigation by prosecutors alleging he granted political favors in exchange for money. ITALIAN PM MELONI ALLY FIRES BACK AGAINST CRITICISM SAYS POLICIES THE SAME BUT ‘EUROPE HAS CHANGED’ Giovanni Toti, president of the Liguria region, was “serene …
Read More »What is a Grand Prix? A guide to thrilling Formula One races
Watching cars zoom past at around 200 mph is a thrilling experience for audiences. Formula One holds races every year around the world. Each one is known as a Grand Prix. Drivers go through a long season, earning points, leading up to the conclusion, where the driver with the most points becomes the world champion. Here is everything you need …
Read More »Italy has right to seize Greek bronze from Getty Museum, European court affirms
A European court on Thursday upheld Italy’s right to seize a prized Greek statue from the J. Paul Getty Museum in California, ruling that Italy was right to try to reclaim an important part of its cultural heritage and rejecting the museum’s appeal. The European Court of Human Rights, or ECHR, determined that Italy’s years-long efforts to recover the “Victorious …
Read More »Trunk Bay in US Virgin Islands named best beach in the world, Italy, Greece among top 5
The World’s 50 Best Beaches list was revealed on Tuesday after over 1,000 travel professionals across the globe voted on destinations that exude maximum relaxation and beauty. Trunk Bay in the U.S. Virgin Islands was awarded the No. 1 spot on the list in 2024. “It’s hard to argue with Trunk Bay,” Bobby Heard, co-founder and CEO of the World’s …
Read More »Italian PM Meloni ally fires back against criticism says policies the same but 'Europe has changed'
FIRST ON FOX – A close ally to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told Fox News Digital that criticism against her for abandoning policies on illegal migration and other issues is unfounded. Italian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Edmondo Cirielli told Fox News Digital, “Giorgia Meloni hasn’t changed, Europe has changed.” Cirielli is the co-founder and national coordinator of Meloni’s …
Read More »Pope to bring his call for ethical artificial intelligence to G7 summit in June in southern Italy
Pope Francis is taking his call for artificial intelligence to be developed and used according to ethical lines to the Group of 7 industrialized nations. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Friday that Francis had accepted her invitation to attend the G7 Summit in Puglia in June. The Vatican confirmed the news. VATICAN SAYS GENDER THEORY, SURROGACY VIOLATE HUMAN DIGNITY …
Read More »Italian Culture Ministry bans loans to Minneapolis Institute of Art over ancient statue dispute
Italy’s Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago. The dispute began in March 2022 when an Italian court ruled that the Minneapolis museum was irregularly in possession of the Stabiae Doriforo, …
Read More »Italian Senate approves law allowing anti-abortion groups to access women considering procedure
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s far-right-led government scored a victory Tuesday with the Senate approving a law allowing anti-abortion groups access to women considering ending their pregnancies. The development revives tensions around the issue of abortion in Italy, 46 years after it was legalized in the overwhelmingly Catholic country. The Senate, where the government has a majority, voted 95-68, giving final …
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