The Latest Breaking News from Italy

Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament

The Italian Air Force flew the evacuees to Rome, Milan and Pisa in three C-130 cargo aeroplanes from the southern city of Eilat in Israel.

At least 26 migrants died Wednesday when two boats sank off the coast of Italy's Lampedusa island, with around 10 others still missing, the coastguard and UN officials said.

A boat carrying nearly 100 migrants capsized off the Italian island of Lampedusa, killing at least 26 people

There are 60 survivors from the perilous journey from Libya, but a UN agency says there could be more people missing.

Authorities have recovered 20 bodies, and are searching for another 12 to 17 survivors, according to the UN refugee agency.

Wildfires in Greece, Albania, Spain, Portugal and Italy have caused widespread damage. At least two people have been killed and thousands face evacuation.

Authorities in Italy are investigating an outbreak of the deadly disease linked to a food truck

Just over a month after Chelsea ended Paris Saint-Germain’s unbeaten run with victory in the Club World Cup final, the French champions face another London side. Tottenham Hotspur will take them on in Udine, Italy, on Wednesday in the European Super Cup.

Turkey and Italy are working more closely on migration, energy and regional influence as they seek to shape Libya’s political future. Both see the North African country as a key shared interest and are moving to consolidate their positions in the conflict-torn but energy-rich eastern Mediterranean.

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