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Pope Leo XIV leads traditional celebrations in Rome today for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, making a pilgrimage to Piazza Mignanelli and laying a floral wreath at the Column of the Immaculate Conception.Mayor Roberto Gualtieri will light the city's Christmas tree in Piazza del Popolo later, marking the official start of the Christmas shopping season.
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CharlesDeKetelaere

Charles De Ketelaere proved instrumental in Atalanta's dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea in the Champions League. Atalanta, despite trailing to a Joao Pedro goal in the first half, rallied with second-half...

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Liverpool secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Inter Milan in the Champions League, with Florian Wirtz converting an 88th-minute penalty after being fouled by Alessandro Bastoni. This win temporarily propelled...

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Italy's Antitrust authority has fined Sky Italia 4.2 million euros for three unfair commercial practices, including deceptive communication about TV subscription cost increases. Sky Italia expressed surprise at the...

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Jonio

A 23-year-old woman was raped by three men near Rome's Jonio metro station in the Val Melaina-Tufello area. The assault occurred in the early hours of December 7, 2025, after midnight, as she was leaving the metro...

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DavidRossi

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Rome

A new collective labor agreement for domestic workers in Italy, effective November 1, 2025, has been finalized, bringing significant financial and organizational changes for families employing over 800,000 workers. The...

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Marano

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GiorgiaMeloni

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Genoa

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ATAC

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MatteoPiantedosi

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ChristianPulisic

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PopeLeoXIV

Pope Leo XIV leads traditional celebrations in Rome today for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, making a pilgrimage to Piazza Mignanelli and laying a floral wreath at the Column of the Immaculate Conception. Mayor...

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RasmusHøjlund

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Lucia

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LautaroMartínez

Inter beat Como 4-0 at San Siro, sealing a commanding Serie A win as Lautaro Martínez scored the opener and Marcus Thuram and Carlos Augusto added goals before Hakan Calhanoglu capped the rout. In the build-up to...

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GiancarloPeris

The Olympic torch relay for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics commenced in Rome at the Stadio dei Marmi and begins a two-month route covering more than 12,000 kilometers and passing 60 UNESCO sites including St....

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LuciaPecoraro

Lucia Pecoraro strangled her daughter, Giuseppina Milone, who was severely disabled, at their home and then hanged herself from an upper‑floor railing while neighbors alerted the Carabinieri and emergency medical...

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LucianoSpalletti

Luciano Spalletti returns to the "Maradona Stadium" as an opponent with "Juventus" for the first time since he led "Napoli" to their third "Serie A" title, and he meets Antonio Conte for the first time. Spalletti's...

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AntoninoPizzolato

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Trapani has requested a ten-year prison sentence for Antonino Pizzolato, who won a bronze medal at Paris 2024, on charges of aggravated group sexual violence with three other...

Sat
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The Juvenile Court of L'Aquila is considering whether to delay the reunification of Nathan and Cate Travellion-Birmingham, following concerns from guardian Maria Luisa Palladino and special curator Marika Bolognese...

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LuigiLovaglio

Consob confirmed that there is no secret agreement or conspiracy involving MPS, Mediobanca, Delfin, Caltagirone, Luigi Lovaglio, or related shareholders regarding control of Mediobanca and Generali. The report details...

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MarcianoBrunette

Marciano Brunette has sued Demi Engemann, star of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives', for defamation regarding false sexual assault allegations publicized at Vanderpump Villa in Italy. Brunette claims the accusations,...

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GiorgiaMeloni

Giorgia Meloni said she supports Ukraine, warned that abandoning support would invite a Russian invasion that raises costs and destabilizes the region, and endorsed implementing the Gaza plan proposed by Donald Trump...

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PaoloZangrillo

"PNRR" has reached 64% of its goals by midyear and the European Commission has unlocked €153 billion of the €194 billion allocated to the plan while spending from EU and national funds rose to over €92 billion. "Agenzia...

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FIFAWorldCup

Toronto is set to discover the FIFA World Cup teams it will host as the tournament groups are announced in Washington, D.C. Canada has been drawn into Group B with Switzerland, Qatar, and a European team to be...

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ClaudioLotito

Claudio Lotito was the target of a criminal campaign involving threats, online harassment, and extortion attempts aimed at forcing him to relinquish control of Lazio. Authorities in Rome launched an investigation...

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Authorities arrested a 38-year-old man in Cesano Maderno for kidnapping and holding his ex-partner and their child hostage, following complaints of sexual violence and abuse filed by the woman. In separate cases, law...

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PiazzaDelPopolo

Italy is experiencing stable weather driven by a high-pressure system, bringing widespread sunshine, mild temperatures, and limited rain, with southern regions such as Sicily, Calabria, and Puglia seeing temperatures...

Fri/Sat

Italy faces significant economic and social challenges, with financial difficulties for families, rising public debt, and concerns about deindustrialization. The country shows economic resilience with a recovering GDP,...

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RenatoBrunetta

A CNEL report revealed that 630,000 young people aged 18 to 34 left the country between 2011 and 2024, with 78,000 departing in 2024 and Renato Brunetta presenting the findings. The study, titled "The Attractiveness of...

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MabelBocchi

Mabel Bocchi, known as the 'divine' of Italian basketball, passed away at the age of 72 and played a crucial role in forming Italy's over 55 women's national basketball team. Bocchi worked closely with Anna Maria...

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GabriellaCerami

Gabriella Cerami proposed a bill, known as Delrio's anti-Semitism bill, which seeks to authorize enhanced controls to fight hate speech without creating new criminal offenses. Debate intensified after six Democratic...

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MartinBauch

Martin Bauch and Ulf Büntgen led research indicating that a series of massive volcanic eruptions in 1345 significantly contributed to the spread of the Black Death. The researchers from Germany and the UK analyzed ice...

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Benjamin Cavalli highlighted the record-breaking global billionaire surge, with 2,919 billionaires amassing $15.8 trillion and tech billionaires seeing assets grow by nearly 25% to $3 trillion due to strong AI-driven...

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MicheleRech

Passaggio al Bosco's participation at Più Libri Più Liberi in Nuvola dell'Eur sparked protests by about 100 publishers who covered their stands with tarps, displayed signs condemning fascist ideas and chanted slogans...

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RobertoBenigni

Roberto Benigni unveiled two Vatican projects: the documentary "The Life of St Peter", which will air on Rai1 on December 10 at 21:30, and the one‑man show "Pietro – Un uomo nel vento". The documentary, produced with...

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OliverGriffiths

Ofcom has fined AVS Group Ltd £1 million under the Online Safety Act for not implementing highly effective age assurance on its 18 adult websites, and the company faces an additional £50,000 fine for ignoring Ofcom's...

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ToniRicciardi

The Italian Chamber of Deputies approved a law proposed by Toni Ricciardi that provides tax relief for Italians living abroad, with reductions on IMU and Tari for eligible individuals registered with AIRE. To qualify,...

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GiovanniRocca

Giovanni Rocca thanked the Firefighters of Lazio for their commitment to public safety, while Giorgia Meloni, Matteo Salvini, and Matteo Piantedosi also expressed their appreciation for the firefighters' dedication and...

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RobertaScandurra

Roberta Scandurra, known as Rob, won the X Factor 2025 grand finale at Piazza del Plebiscito, where 16,000 fans attended amid high anticipation and noise concerns. Achille Lauro praised all the finalists, and a public...

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NazifMuslija

Nazif Muslija was found gravely injured after a search lasting more than 24 hours, and he is now charged with aggravated homicide for the murder of Sadjide Muslija. Authorities located his Smart car near Matelica,...

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ASRoma

An armed robbery occurred at a slot machine venue, where a 36-year-old man with his face covered by an AS Roma scarf obtained €7,000 from the manager after threatening to shoot. Law enforcement later identified and...

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PopeFrancis

Google highlighted that Pope Francis was the most globally mourned figure in Italy, with his death prompting widespread searches about succession and international attendance. Italians also searched for information on...

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GrazianoUrbinati

Graziano Urbinati from Federconsumatori criticized sharp increases in flight and train prices for travel from Northern Italy to Sicily, attributing the hikes to algorithmic pricing and calling on authorities to...

Thu
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MarioRoggero

Mario Roggero was sentenced to 14 years and 9 months in prison by the appeals court in Turin for killing two robbers and injuring a third during a 2021 robbery at his jewelry store. Roggero fired at the fleeing robbers...

4 Dec/Fri
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GeorgeClooney

George Clooney stars as Jay Kelly in Netflix's new film "Jay Kelly," directed by Noah Baumbach. Adam Sandler plays Ron, Kelly's loyal manager, and Laura Dern co-stars as Liz, Kelly's publicist. The film, blending humor...

3 Dec/Sat
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MatteoSalvini

The Italian Council of Ministers approved legislation to reform the Unified Building Code and create a digital registry of buildings, with Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini stating that the new rules will cut...

3 Dec/Fri
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MatteoSalvini

Matteo Salvini said the government is reviewing the Court of Auditors' rejection of the Messina Strait Bridge resolution and believes construction can proceed with document adjustments, while he emphasized the project's...

3 Dec
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LuigiAltamura

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has published an official list of speed cameras that includes non-existent municipalities like "Cmpsp000," duplicate entries, and devices such as "Telelaser" and "Velomatic,"...

3 Dec
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PietroRighiRiva

Santa Ragione's cofounder, Pietro Righi Riva, explained that the indie game "Horses" faced bans from Epic Games Store and Steam, severely limiting its exposure despite availability on GOG and Itch.io. These restrictions...

3 Dec/Fri
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MicheleGuerra

Mayor Michele Guerra expressed sorrow over the death of a one-year-old boy who suffered cardiac arrest while at the Brucoverde nursery in Parma. Caterina Bonetti visited the facility and described the loss as a...

3 Dec
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TatianaTramacere

Tatiana Tramacere was found alive after disappearing on November 24, located in the attic of a penthouse owned by Dragos Gheormescu. Gheormescu was charged with aggravated kidnapping and attempted suicide after his...

3 Dec/Fri
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FaresBouzidi

The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office requested a trial for vehicular homicide against Fares Bouzidi and Antonio Lenoci in the police chase that resulted in the death of Ramy Elgaml. Eight individuals, including seven...

3 Dec
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NicolaZaccheo

Nicola Zaccheo said that new regulations from ART will require automatic highway toll refunds for driver delays due to construction or traffic, with rules phasing in for both new and existing concessions throughout...

3 Dec
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NathanTrevallion

Nathan Trevallion and Catherine Birmingham are awaiting the outcome of a pivotal Juvenile Court of L'Aquila hearing that will decide if their parental rights are reinstated. The court is evaluating the family's living...

3 Dec/Thu
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Carabinieri

The Carabinieri arrested a 59-year-old Togolese man in Fiumicino who had been wanted since 2018 for sexually assaulting his wife and two daughters when they were minors. In a separate case, the Carabinieri in Fregene...

3 Dec
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MartinoBernardi

The Fondazione Agnelli released the Eduscopio 2025 report, coordinated by Martino Bernardi and Andrea Gavosto, analyzing the academic performance and employment success of graduates from 8,150 Italian high schools based...

3 Dec/Fri
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SaraFunaro

Sara Funaro has refused to grant honorary citizenship to Francesca Albanese, citing Albanese's statements about the Middle East after a raid at La Stampa and emphasizing an institutional decision to unite rather than...

3 Dec
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TotòCuffaro

Totò Cuffaro was placed under house arrest due to corruption charges, accused of orchestrating a network that rigged public competitions, health appointments, and contracts within Sicily's public procurement system....

3 Dec
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GiorgiaMeloni

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government postponed the decision on extending military aid to Ukraine due to internal coalition divisions, despite having supplied twelve aid packages before. Matteo Salvini of the Lega...

3 Dec/Fri
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FiorellaMannoia

Fiorella Mannoia will embark on the tour "Fiorella canta Fabrizio e Ivano: Anime salve" to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the album "Anime salve" by Fabrizio De André and Ivano Fossati. Mannoia has highlighted how...

3 Dec
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BadBunny

Bad Bunny was Spotify's top global artist for 2025, amassing over 19.8 billion streams worldwide and regaining the honor after ranking second in 2023 and third in 2024. His album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" topped Spotify's...

2 Dec/Thu
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DarioVitale

Prada Group completed its largest acquisition by purchasing Versace for approximately €1.25 billion ($1.375 billion) in cash, bringing the fashion house back under Italian ownership after Capri Holdings sold it at a...

2 Dec/Thu
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PopeLeoXIV

Pope Leo XIV highlighted Italy's chance to act as a mediator between the USA and the EU on the Ukraine conflict, addressing issues such as NATO and hybrid warfare on the flight from Beirut to Rome. He warned against...

2 Dec/3 Dec
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MahmoudAbbas

The Atreju 2025 event, organized by Fratelli d’Italia, will commence at Castel Sant’Angelo with a political conference, literary festival, and holiday fair, drawing guests such as Mahmoud Abbas, Matteo Renzi, Giuseppe...

2 Dec/4 Dec
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Rome

Police arrested two young Chilean men after recovering stolen jewelry worth approximately €2,500 from a villa during a coordinated effort involving a high-speed chase and a later routine check. Authorities stated that...

2 Dec
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LucaTrinca

Luca Trinca died after being struck and trapped under a faulty garage door outside his residence on Via Pola, with rescue efforts proving unsuccessful. The Treviso prosecutor's office is considering opening an...

2 Dec
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Holidu

According to recent reports from Holidu and Altroconsumo, the cost of skiing in Europe is notably rising, with Austria's Obergurgl-Hochgurgl now leading Holidu's 2025/26 European Ski Price Index at €287 per day. Italy...

2 Dec
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MaurizioDeLucia

Maurizio de Lucia, as head of the Palermo prosecutor's office, requested a trial for Gaetano Galvagno and five others on charges including corruption, embezzlement, and fraud related to misuse of public funds and...

2 Dec/3 Dec
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GaetanoNicosia

Police arrested three individuals suspected of kidnapping for extortion and illegal possession of firearms in a case involving 17-year-old Gaetano Nicosia. The arrests, which were coordinated by the District Anti-Mafia...

2 Dec
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NicolettaMantovani

Nicoletta Mantovani condemned the decision to build a Christmas ice rink around a life-size bronze statue of Luciano Pavarotti in Pesaro, calling it a mockery and saying it ridicules his memory. The statue, unveiled in...

1 Dec/2 Dec
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Trenitalia

Trenitalia reported major railway disruptions centered around Rome caused by an electrical cable failure between Gallese and Orte, resulting in widespread delays for high-speed, Intercity, and regional trains. Both...

2 Dec
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump's administration halted official recognition of World AIDS Day and enforced significant global funding cuts, resulting in a worldwide rollback of HIV/AIDS prevention and care. Clinics such as ANSS-Santé...

1 Dec/2 Dec
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ArmandoPalombo

Armando Palombo led Genoa metalworkers in escalating strike actions, including blockades at Cristoforo Colombo Airport, to protest the government's plan to halt steel coil shipments from Taranto and threaten jobs at the...

1 Dec/3 Dec
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NicolaPietrangeli

Nicola Pietrangeli has died at 92, with tributes from the tennis world and leading Italian sports figures including Filippo Pietrangeli, Luciano Buonfiglio, Chiara Appendino, and clubs such as Lazio FC, AS Roma, and...

1 Dec/3 Dec
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MaurizioMagi

Maurizio Magi stated that the attempted sexual assault involving the Esselunga supermarket in Novoli has underscored the need for enhanced security after an unknown assailant tried to attack a cashier in the store...

1 Dec
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DusanVlahovic

Dusan Vlahovic suffered a high-grade muscle injury to the left adductor during a match against Cagliari, and tests at J Medical confirmed a severe strain, resulting in an expected absence of two and a half to five...

1 Dec
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ChiaraPetrolini

Chiara Petrolini is facing trial for the double homicide of her two newborn children, with the trial revealing details about their secret burials in the garden of her house. During a hearing, Romina Marceca testified...

1 Dec
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AntonioTajani

Antonio Tajani expressed solidarity with the Jewish Community of Rome after anti-Semitic vandalism targeted the Monteverde and Beth Shmuel synagogues. Surveillance footage showed two hooded individuals defacing plaques...

1 Dec/2 Dec
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MauroCifelli

Mauro Cifelli had €3 million in assets confiscated in Rome, including real estate and financial holdings, due to his ties with 'ndrangheta, Camorra, Cosa Nostra, and the Bande della Magliana as a loan shark and money...

1 Dec
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Pietro

Pietro recounted the challenges he faced after his HIV diagnosis, including family estrangement, partner loss, and finding stability in a group home managed by Mondo X, as modern treatments made HIV manageable and...

1 Dec
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Cancer

December 2025 brings emotional and energetic shifts for zodiac signs, with Cancer highlighted and the Gemini Full Moon intensifying emotional tension and communication challenges. The influence of Lilith, especially in...

1 Dec/2 Dec
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MohamedShahin

La Stampa's Turin office was stormed by pro-Palestinian activists, including members of the Autonomous University Collective of Turin, who vandalized the premises, shouted threats, and called for the release of Imam...

1 Dec