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Father of two and "dad influencer" Diego Di Franco takes his daughter Eva to a birthday party, in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Italy, on April 9.
WORLD / Society / FOCUS
Apr 27, 2026
Fathers go online to redefine their role after Italy votes down equal parental leave
On social media, Italian fathers are increasingly ​posting about daily childcare, turning paternal care into a visible, mainstream ⁠narrative.
Simona Stanzani translates manga into Italian and English, working with localization companies in Japan and publishers in Italy and elsewhere.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Apr 27, 2026
Italian creatives find their niche in Japan
Inspired by early encounters with Japanese culture, Tokyo-based translator Simona Stanzani and illustrator Luca Tieri have put creative dialogue at the forefront of their careers.
French Environment Minister Monique Barbut speaks during a news conference in Paris on April 24.
ENVIRONMENT
Apr 25, 2026
G7 says nature talks a success as climate sidelined for U.S.
The Group of Seven skirted any direct mention of global warming to appease the U.S., its largest and most powerful member.
A view of Duomo Cathedral and Porta Garibaldi business district in Milan on Wednesday
WORLD
Apr 24, 2026
Greece to be overtaken by Italy as eurozone’s most indebted country in 2026, sources say
Since 2020, Greece’s public debt — the highest in the eurozone over the last two decades — has shrunk by more than ​45 percentage ​points.
Italian players react after losing a World Cup qualifying playoff final against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on March 31.
SOCCER / World cup
Apr 24, 2026
Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at upcoming World Cup
The Iranian embassy to Rome responded by saying that the suggestion showed U.S. “moral bankruptcy.”
The headquarters of Commerzbank seen from an observation platform in the Main Tower skyscraper in Frankfurt, Germany, in November 2024. The German bank is being targeted in a hostile takeover battle that started almost two years ago, but whose genesis goes back much further.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 21, 2026
UniCredit pursues Commerzbank, eyeing Europe’s biggest banking takeover
If there had been a sense in March talks that both sides could find common ground, it evaporated quickly.
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House in Washington in April last year.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 15, 2026
Trump slams Meloni, deepening fallout from his Pope attack
The exchange highlights the breakdown in Trump and Meloni’s relationship since Italy refused to allow the U.S. to use a base in Sicily for combat operations for the war in Iran.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Hungary's Viktor Orban during an election campaign rally in Budapest on April 7
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 15, 2026
Trump seen as a risk by Europe’s far right after Orban loss
At a critical time for the nationalist movement in Europe, parties are struggling to land on a clear policy of how to deal with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Aris Senior Living resident Giuliana Gorini, 93, is served pasta during lunch at the facility in Rome on March 19.
WORLD / Society
Apr 9, 2026
Italy discovers ‘silver housing’ as traditional elder care buckles
The market potential for such residences is bolstered by Italy’s rapidly aging population and one of the world’s highest life expectancies.
Italian Soccer Federation President Gabriele Gravina, leaves the organization's headquarters after a meeting of the Italian soccer authorities on Wednesday, Gravina resigned on Thursday.
SOCCER
Apr 3, 2026
Italy’s soccer federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure
Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso’s position is also under question
Attendees view the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) concept model fighter plane at the BAE Systems pavilion at the Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, England, in July 2024.
JAPAN
Apr 3, 2026
Trilateral fighter project takes significant step with first joint contract award
The deal, which is months behind schedule and runs only until June 30, is seen as a stopgap measure for the project, as Britain sorts out its finances.
There have been calls for Gabriele Gravina, the president of Italy's soccer federation, to step down after the nation failed to qualify for this year's World Cup.
SOCCER
Apr 2, 2026
Italy’s sports minister asks soccer chief to step down after World Cup disaster
The head of Italy’s soccer federation, Gabriele Gravina, said he would not resign.
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso during the match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica, Bosnia, on Tuesday
SOCCER
Apr 1, 2026
Gattuso apologizes after Italy misses out on third straight World Cup
The Italians took an early lead in Zenica, but after going down to 10 men, they were hauled back by Bosnia before penalties sent Gennaro Gattuso’s side packing.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition suffered a resounding loss in the March 22-23 vote on justice reform.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 25, 2026
Italy’s Meloni faces risky choices after referendum defeat shakes government
The resounding loss has left the Italian leader with her authority weakened, her reform program in tatters and no easy way to regain the initiative.
Fuel price pressures are hitting growers and winemakers at the same time as tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
BUSINESS
Mar 24, 2026
From Indian movies to Italian wine, Trump’s war on Iran to cause pain worldwide
Effects of the conflict are reaching industries that might’ve seemed insulated from the fallout, and that’s unlikely to be reversed quickly.
Italy third baseman Andrew Fischer hits a broken-bat single in the fourth inning against Venezuela during their World Baseball Classic semifinal game at loanDepot Park in Miami on Monday.
BASEBALL
Mar 17, 2026
Italy falls short of WBC final but leaves lasting mark
The team’s espresso-fueled surge captured attention back home, with millions watching late into the night.
Venezuela pitcher Jose Butto (center) and teammates celebrate after defeating Italy in their World Baseball Classic semifinal game at loanDepot Park in Miami.
BASEBALL
Mar 17, 2026
Venezuela reaches first WBC final with comeback win over Italy
The Venezuelans, who previously eliminated Japan, will face the United States for the title on Tuesday night.
Peter Thiel speaks on the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 21, 2016. Thiel, an early supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, has been exploring the concept of the Antichrist in recent years.
WORLD
Mar 16, 2026
Peter Thiel’s secretive Rome conference draws Catholic Church attention
The co-founder of artificial intelligence software firm Palantir has devoted increasing attention to religious and philosophical ideas in recent years.
Italian Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin
WORLD / Politics
Mar 15, 2026
Italy explores nuclear return after 40 years as energy costs hit
A pivot to nuclear is central to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s plan to thwart Italy’s rising energy prices, which are among the highest in Europe.
Italy first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino hits a home run against Italy in the sixth inning at Daikin Park in Houston.
BASEBALL
Mar 12, 2026
Vinnie Pasquantino’s three homers make WBC history as Italy beats Mexico
Italy captured first place in Pool B while helping the United States advance.
‘My dream is broken’: Japan visa rules push out foreign residents
A man orders from a kebab shop in the Okubo district in Tokyo.
Japan triples departure tax in push to combat overtourism
Tourists in Yanaka Ginza, Tokyo, on Wednesday. Japan tripled its International Tourist Tax (departure tax) to ¥3,000 from ¥1,000 on Wednesday for all travelers leaving Japan, regardless of nationality.
Japanese-language education is at a turning point
The country is gradually transforming Japanese-language education from a volunteer-driven system into a professional, government-supported network to better serve its growing foreign population. 
Japan’s princesses face life-altering legal revisions
Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito, said in a 2022 news conference upon coming of age that she hopes to “spend a long time together” with her parents.
Japan plans to sharply raise fees for residence permits from October
Foreign tourists walk on the path leading to the Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in May.
Iran war exposed, but hasn’t changed, Japan’s reliance on imported oil
Wind turbines generate energy from strong easterly winds on the Shonai Plain in Yamagata Prefecture. Despite the oil crisis caused by conflict near the Strait of Hormuz, and concerns instability in the region could continue to impact supply and the price of imports, the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi does not seem to be drawing on the war as a pretext to hasten progress toward Japan's renewable goals.
Six of the best: rikishi of note in each sumo division
Kazuma (right) faces off against future <i>yokozuna</i> Onosato during the All Japan Amateur Sumo Championships at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo in December 2020.
Some startups see opportunity in an aging Japan
Yasmin Baba, CTO of Amilis, wins the Grand Prize at the Pitch2Tokyo Grand Final on Feb. 19.
Japan’s fertility system offers few safe paths for same-sex couples
A Tokyo Pride parade participant holds a sign that says "we want to be a married couple, not a couple."
Life inside Japan’s largest prison for women
Western-style rooms spanning the size of four tatami mats with hardwood floors, a toilet and soft mattresses on bed frames are designated for foreign nationals and those with health conditions at Tochigi Prison.

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