ROME
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worldFireworks Trigger Horse Stampede in Rome, Injuring Soldiers
Unauthorized fireworks caused a stampede of 35 horses during a Republic Day parade rehearsal in Rome, injuring several soldiers and police officers.
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worldPortugal Shatters May Heat Record as Europe Battles Sweltering Heatwave
Portugal records hottest May day at 40.3°C. Heatwave grips western Europe, impacting France, Italy, and Spain.
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sportsSinner Sets Masters 1000 Record, Reaches Italian Open Semifinals
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-4 in Rome, breaking Novak Djokovic's Masters 1000 win streak record at 32.
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sportsGauff Powers Past Cirstea, Books Spot in Italian Open Final
Coco Gauff defeats Sorana Cirstea 6-4, 6-3 to reach her second straight Italian Open final in Rome.
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sportsSwiatek Dominates Pegula, Reaches Italian Open Semifinals
Third-seeded Iga Swiatek defeats Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-2 to advance at the WTA 1000 clay-court event in Rome.
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sportsSinner Equals Djokovic Masters Record, Reaches Rome Quarters
Jannik Sinner matches Novak Djokovic's Masters 1000 win streak record, defeating Andrea Pellegrino 6-2 6-3 to advance at the Italian Open.
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sports36-Year-Old Cirstea Stuns Ostapenko, Reaches Rome Semifinals
Sorana Cirstea, at 36, defeats Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets to reach the Italian Open semifinals, proving age is no barrier.
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worldPope Leo XIV Marks First Anniversary: A Balance of Tradition and Turbulence
A look at Leo XIV's first year as Pope, from navigating global conflicts to balancing Church traditions and reforms.