Rome and Paris are celebrating 70 years of being twin cities, marking decades of cultural, economic, and diplomatic collaboration.

Rome & Paris Marks 70 Years as Twin Cities 

Prominent world leaders, cultural figures and fashion icons came together to bid farewell to legendary designer Valentino Garavani, marking the end of an era in global fashion.


Farewell To Valentino Garavani As Leaders Gather To Pay Tribute | WION

Rome is set to introduce an entrance fee for the Trevi Fountain and five other sites, the Italian capital's mayor announced on Friday.


Rome to Introduce Entry Fee for Trevi Fountain 

Rome’s historic streets, grand squares, and iconic palaces are glowing with festive brilliance as the Eternal City embraces the holiday season. Across Europe, a British home has become a dazzling festive beacon, drawing visitors with its elaborate holiday lights and decorations. Together, these displays capture the spirit of celebration, community, and winter cheer.


Rome: Streets, Squares & Palaces Shimmer in the Eternal City| British Home Turns into Festive Beacon

A new interactive map is helping researchers uncover thousands of long-lost Roman roads across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. This video breaks down how the discovery was made and how the tool lets anyone navigate Rome’s world, one road at a time.


100,000 km of hidden Roman roads discovered 

Robert De Niro will be honored with the Lupa Capitolina, the city of Rome's top honor, in tandem with the Rome Film Festival's independently run Alice in the City sidebar, which is dedicated to films for children and youth.


The She-Wolf award goes to De Niro for prestige to Rome 

Rome witnessed a partial collapse of its historic 13th-century Torre dei Conti tower near the Colosseum during ongoing renovation work, tragically resulting in the death of a worker and injuries to others. The accident occurred as restoration efforts were underway on the medieval landmark which has been closed to the public since 2006. Rescue operations faced challenges due to a second collapse during efforts to save trapped workers. 

"Rome’s Medieval Torre dei Conti Tower Partially Collapses During Renovation"

Pope Leo plans to visit Lebanon, the country’s senior Catholic official announced on Wednesday, in what could be the first visit outside Italy by the new leader of the global Church.


Why has Pope chosen Lebanon as his first foreign tour?

Ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes is believed to have built a death ray that was used to burn enemy ships. A teenager believes it was real, while most other experts think it was merely mythical. The teen boy built it.

Myth or real? Archimedes DEATH RAY burned ships 1,000 feet away. A teenager recreated it

Video of the explosion has been circulated widely across social media. In the footage, a massive ball of fire can be seen as the fire erupts, engulfing the whole gas station.

Moment massive explosion erupts at gas station in Rome | Video

#Gravitas U.S. President Donald Trump has said there is progress towards reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran.

Iran pitches new deal to break nuclear deadlock with US

Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney early Thursday, signaling that the College of Cardinals has not yet reached a decision on the next Pope during the 2025 conclave.

Papal Conclave 2025: Black smoke rises from Sistine chapel, no Pope chosen yet

The College of Cardinals attends the final Novendial Mass, marking the end of the 9-day mourning ritual. 135 Cardinals will soon gather in the Sistine Chapel to cast secret ballots and elect the next Pope, requiring a two-thirds majority. Watch this report for more details!

Vote to choose next Pope to begin on May 7

World: Pope Francis’ simple coffin was carried back into the basilica following the nearly two-hour service, where he was praised as a "pope among the people."

Farewell, Franciscus: ‘Pope of the People’ laid to rest as world leaders, 400,000 mourners say goodbye in historic Vatican funeral

"Fury at ‘disrespectful’ mourners taking selfies with the pope’s corpse as the faithful line up to pay their respects," one Instagram user wrote. WORLD

'What a rotten age': Mourners take smiling selfies with Pope Francis' body in casket, triggers outrage

The York cemetery has long been thought to carry the remains of soldiers or slaves. But now scientists say they have proof that gladiators are buried there. World Trending

Gladiator-lion battles were a real thing in Rome, and an 1,800-year-old skeleton bears proof

Ahead of next month's papal conclave in the Vatican City to elect a new pope, a leading conservative cardinal has warned that the Catholic Church risks a split if it elects another liberal leader like Pope Francis. Watch in for more details!

'A heretic pope would be catastrophic': German cardinal bats for orthodox pope

Pope's funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 am local time in the square in front of St Peter's Basilica, Rome. He died due to complications from a heart failure. WORLD

'Document recording his life & more': What's in Pope's casket - List of items to be buried with Pope in Rome

The United States and Iran nuclear talks in Rome concluded, with both sides signaling a push for peaceful resolution. Iran’s president has stated they’re not seeking war, while US figures like Trump and Marco Rubio emphasize zero tolerance for a nuclear-armed Iran. Watch this report for more details!

US-Iran talks: Oman claims that both nations have agreed on nuke-free Tehran

The United States and Iran have begun a fresh round of nuclear talks in Rome, with both sides signaling a push for peaceful resolution. Iran’s president has stated they’re not seeking war, while US figures like Trump and Marco Rubio emphasize zero tolerance for a nuclear-armed Iran. Watch this report for more details!

US-Iran talks: High-stakes talks week after initial 'constructive' discussion

As the second round of US-Iran nuclear talks begins following initial "constructive" discussions, reports suggest Israel is preparing potential airstrikes on Iran. Experts say any attack may only temporarily delay Iran’s nuclear program. President Trump has signaled he’s "not in a rush" to support Israeli plans. With diplomacy and military threats colliding, global stakes remain high.

Reports suggest Israel plans to conduct combination of airstrikes on Iran

US, Iran begin second round of nuclear talks amid global pressure in Rome

An American Airlines flight en route from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome on Sunday afternoon after a bomb scare prompted urgent action. Watch this report for more details!

American Airlines diverted flight safely lands in Rome's Fiumicino airport

American Airlines flight diverted to Rome after bomb threat

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