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Meta Invests $3.5B in EssilorLuxottica for AR Innovation
Meta Platforms Inc., the tech behemoth behind Facebook and Instagram, has made a significant move into the wearable technology space by acquiring a minority stake in EssilorLuxottica SA, the world’s largest eyewear manufacturer. This strategic...

"The face of your sport": Fans react to the viral picture of Max Verstappen being swarmed by journalists during the F1 British GP media scrum
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen was mobbed by journalists during the media day of the 2025 British Grand Prix after rumors of him joining Mercedes flared earlier this week. The picture of the scene went viral, and fans had interesting...

How Lululemon’s Anti-Dupe Lawsuit Became Free Marketing for Costco
Trademark lawsuits are nothing new in fashion, but Lululemon’s latest claim against American retailer Costco strikes a very au courant nerve. The activewear giant is suing Costco, the American retailer known for selling quality-controlled...

Luca Bernabei Steps Down as Lux Vide Chief Amid Full Fremantle Acquisition of Italian TV Production Powerhouse
Luca Bernabei is stepping down as CEO of Lux Vide, the Fremantle-owned Italian production powerhouse behind shows such as “Medici,” “Devils” and medical procedural “Doc,” the U.S. remake of which is produced by Fox and Sony Pictures Television....

The beautiful European lake that that's the 'Lake District of Italy'
The Lake District is a national gem. The northwestern region and the national park is home to some of the UK's most picturesque landscapes and pretty villages. It is a loved destination for Brits, with 18 million people visiting last year to...
New Springboks captain Jesse Kriel wants to show more bite than bark against Italy
The 67th Springboks Test captain Jesse Kriel says he wants to lead with actions rather than words when South Africa take on Italy at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. Kriel captained the Springboks in the absence of the injured Siya Kolisi...

'I booked Ryanair's cheapest flight and was blown away by what I saw for £42'
We've all had those moments where we just want to hop on a plane and bask in some much-needed sunshine, but one woman recently took this travel fantasy to new levels. Sofia, known as sofiasttravels on TikTok, admitted she booked herself onto...

European Heatwave Impact on Italian Travel Plans
The European heatwave impact on Italian travel plans is changing how visitors experience the country this summer. Italy is facing record-breaking temperatures that are testing the limits of its tourism industry. Travelers need to adjust their...
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Several injured in blasts at gas station in Italy's Rome: Reports
Several people have been injured in an explosion at a gas station in Italy’s capital Rome, according to media reports. There is no information yet about the cause of the blast or whether it was an accident or an act of sabotage. The explosion was...

Former Real Madrid boss Ancelotti handed one-year prison term in Spain for tax fraud
A Spanish court on Wednesday sentenced former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti to a year in jail for tax fraud committed in 2014, a punishment that will not oblige the Brazil coach to serve prison time. Prosecutors alleged the Italian created a...

Who is Marvin Vettori? Meet ‘The Italian Dream’ making his name in the UFC
Marvin Vettori is having his “Italian Dream” in the UFC, having spent nine years fighting for the promotion as of 2025. He debuted with a win over Alberto Uda in 2016 and has gone on to become a fixture of the sport, racking up 16 fights over that...

20 Ideas For Your Summer Picnic Charcuterie Board
Summer charcuterie boards are the ideal way to entertain this season.getty Charcuterie boards are a mainstay of grazing tables and dinner parties, but during the summer they take a fresher, brighter, and more fun spin. Summer is more relaxed and a...
World Reuters EU lawmakers reject attempt to curb far right's sway on climate talks
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Parliament on Wednesday rejected a proposal to fast-track talks on the EU's new climate target, scuttling a move by liberal, socialist and green lawmakers to try to limit the influence of climate...

Springboks tweak preparations as they prepare for Italy challenge with Pollard leading the line
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has already showed that innovation and change are part of the squad’s reality, only a few weeks into the new international season. The introduction of Andre Esterhuizen as a “hybrid centre/flank” has been dissected...

Tottenham and Liverpool to enter transfer race for Parma defender Leoni
Parma defender Giovanni Leoni is wanted by several clubs this summer and now it seems like Liverpool and Tottenham have entered the race for him. The centre-back is only 18 years old, but has already made 17 Serie A appearances after enjoying a...
Tour de France riders set for Stage 5 time trial
Cyclists at the Tour de France are taking part in their first time trial of the 2025 event as Stage 5 is underway Wednesday, July 9, in Caen. The 33-kilometer route starts and finishes in the historic city over a largely flat course that is...

Rome explosion LIVE: Fireball erupts in Italian city with '21 injured'
At least 21 people have been injured after a huge explosion rocked Rome, Italy, this morning at about 8am local time, according to local reports. The blast occurred at a gas distributor in Via dei Gordiani, in Prenestino. Local media reports that...

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to meet US envoy Kellogg in Rome
ROME (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg in Rome on Wednesday, the Ukrainian leader's spokesperson said, shortly after Trump pledged to send more defensive...

Over 40 Injured In Gas Station Explosion In Italy's Rome
(MENAFN- IANS) Rome, July 4 (IANS) An explosion ripped through a gas station in eastern Rome on Friday morning, injuring more than 40 people, local media reported. According to local authorities, the explosion took place at a gas station on Via...

Florence bans golf carts and rickshaws in the historic centre
Golf carts, rickshaws and other “atypical” vehicles are set to be banned in Florence city centre, more specifically within the UNESCO World Heritage site area, as part of new rules for the “carrying out of tourist transport activities”. The bylaw...