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Get the latest news, updates and features on Rome, the capital city of Italy in Europe. Rome is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula and is often referred to as the City of Seven Hills. Popular landmarks include the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and the Roman Forum.

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The new Porta Metronia and Colosseum metro C stations are presented to the press. During the works, the excavations brought to light archaeological finds of great value which transformed these two stations into two museum stations. Archaeological finds on display at the Colosseum station. Rome: Colosseum And Porta Metronia, New Metro C Stations

'Eternal' European capital opens magnificent new Metro stations that are basically museums

Channel: Travel Travel December 28, 2025 By Ryan Prosser
A man was held down and forced to watch as migrants who smashed into his car raped his 18-year-old fianc?e in Italy, according to police in Rome. The couple, said to have been naked prior to the incident, had parked in a quiet corner of Tor Tre Teste, a park in the eastern part of the capital, minutes before they were surrounded by the group who attacked their vehicle. Police said the attackers broke the window and first pulled the man, 24, from the car before forcing the woman out as she tried to cover herself with an item of clothing. The man told cops he was restrained by two of the attackers as his fianc?e was dragged a short distance away. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Quarticciolo,+00155+Rome,+Metropolitan+City+of+Rome+Capital,+Italy/@41.8919784,12.5813807,3a,75y,159.4h,89.95t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sqi8vOKWxPMbBJN5ykiGgbw!2e0!6shttps:streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.comv1thumbnailcb_clientmaps_sv.tactilew900h600pitch0.054297104793633366panoidqi8vOKWxPMbBJN5ykiGgbwyaw159.40158160259563!7i16384!8i8192!4m6!3m5!1s0x132f62fed32d3fdf:0x79be650f614b9617!8m2!3d41.8924796!4d12.5790713!16sg122p7vrb?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw

Gang smash into couple's car and force boyfriend to watch them rape his fiancée

Channel: World World November 26, 2025 By Molly Lee
The street Via Panisperna in Rome, Italy, which is hilly, lined with tall, rose-coloured buildings, and has a view of Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore church at the end of the road.

The 'gorgeous' Italian hotel on one of the world's coolest streets

Channel: Travel Travel November 21, 2025 By Courtney Pochin
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Trapped worker dies after medieval tower collapses in the centre of Rome

Channel: World World November 4, 2025 By Molly Lee
epa12480638 A police cordon at an area of the Pantheon's perimeter wall in Rome, Italy, 25 October 2025. A Japanese tourist died on 24 October evening after falling from the perimeter wall of the Pantheon. Police have opened an investigation into the cause of the fatal incident. EPA/ANGELO CARCONI

Tourist plunges 22ft to his death in front of daughter at Rome landmark

Channel: World World October 25, 2025 By Ryan Prosser
Play Video This Friday (October 24), VR company Eclipso will launch its 'newest and boldest' immersive experience to date, Colosseum: The Legendary Arena (Picture: Eclipso London)

‘I explored Ancient Rome and saw gladiator fights in the Colosseum up close'

Channel: UK UK October 24, 2025 By William Hallowell
In this picture made available by Vatican Media, Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla pose with Pope Leo XIV as they meet at the Vatican during a state visit, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP, HO)

Why did Queen Camilla wear black when meeting the Pope at the Vatican?

Channel: UK UK October 23, 2025 By Sarah Hooper
A flare alight at Termini train station in Rome, Italy, as people gather for a nationwide strike called "Let's Block Everything" in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, on September 22, 2025.

Italy strikes for Gaza: What tourists need to know amid travel chaos in Rome and Milan

Channel: Travel Travel September 22, 2025 By Alice Giddings
A sunny view of Calo dés Moro beach in Mallorca, Spain, with people standing in the turquoise blue sea and cliffs surrounding the water.

Airline launches flights from £9 to European hotspots

Channel: Travel Travel September 16, 2025 By Courtney Pochin
Story from Jam Press (Skydiver Chute Fail) Pictured: Sandro Bigozzi. Skydiver dad dies in 1,500m plunge as parachute fails A dad-of-two skydiver plunged 1,500 metres to his death after his parachute failed to open. Sandro Bigozzi was killed instantly after he leapt from a plane on Saturday (6 Sept). Police, firefighters and paramedics rushed to the densely vegetated field where he crashed, but there was nothing they could do. Investigators believe his main chute failed to deploy - and his reserve either malfunctioned or was pulled too late. The 49-year-old did the skydive over Monte Compatri, on the outskirts of Rome, Italy. Sandro, originally from Grosseto, was a professional parachuting instructor with more than 5,600 jumps to his name. He was also an entrepreneur in the food industry, as well as a keen kitesurfer and sailor. His love of both sky and sea shone through in his final Facebook post, in which he wrote: ???When I first started parachuting as a student, the sea was a dream. I wondered if I???d ever get to fly over it.??? Popular on Instagram, Sandro had more than 51,000 followers, as reported by NeedToKnow. In 2015, he fulfilled a dream by jumping with his grandfather, and in 2018 he even performed a tandem leap with Grosseto mayor Antonfrancesco Vivarelli Colonna. Paying tribute, the mayor said: ???I had the honour of flying for the first time with him: a unique experience, made unforgettable by his skill and his smile. ???His passion for flying was contagious, his enthusiasm genuine. ???Today we lose not only a professional but a special person, loved by many.??? Sandro is survived by his wife and two young daughters. ENDS EDITOR???S NOTES Quotations have been translated to English.

Skydiver dies in 1,500m plunge despite both parachutes opening up

Channel: World World September 8, 2025 By Ryan Prosser
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Tourist goes for a dip in famous fountain and is swiftly taken away by police

Channel: World World August 28, 2025 By Luke Alsford
A bright view of a bridge and river in Verona, Italy.

'Hit and run tourism' is ruining travel and tour guides have had enough

Channel: Travel Travel August 28, 2025 By Sophie-May Williams
Guide Giovanna Maria Giammarino dies after falling ill while accompanying a group of tourists to the Colosseum.

Guide dies after collapsing in searing heat while showing group around the Colosseum

Channel: World World August 22, 2025 By Ryan Prosser
Jason [Jonathan Pointing] and Grumio [Ryan Sampson] in a scene from Plebs.

Netflix fans rush to binge 'funniest British TV comedy ever made'

Channel: TV TV August 12, 2025 By Rebecca Cook
Play Video Rome explosion Taken without permission/unknown source: https://www.romatoday.it/cronaca/esplosione-roma-oggi-incendio-4-luglio-2025.html

Huge explosion rocks Rome injuring 50 with people running for their lives

Channel: World World July 4, 2025 By Sam Corbishley
The Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, aka Square Colosseum, Rome

I found a hidden side to Rome in the 'city that never was'

Channel: Travel Travel May 14, 2025 By Dominique Hines
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Blades can cut Robins apart to reach Wembley

Channel: Football Football May 11, 2025 By The Tipster
Harry Styles at Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome today

Harry Styles fans can't get over his shock journey to greet new Pope

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz May 10, 2025 By Laura Harman
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost addresses the crowd on the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica.

Who is the new Pope Robert Prevost? What we know about Pope Leo XIV

Channel: World World May 9, 2025 By Jasper King
Play Video Newly elected Pope Leone XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope Leo XIV to lead his first holy mass in Sistine Chapel after making surprise visit

Channel: World World May 9, 2025 By Jasper King

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