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Italy probes Suno AI music terms on liability and arbitration — 1dItaly's AGCM opened a Suno probe on Oct. 6, 2026, saying its terms may imbalance consumer rights, force moral-rights waivers, and require U.S. arbitration.

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Priya Raman Italy should protect creators from Suno forcing away their moral rights and local legal options through those terms.

France Host Italy as Germany and Serbia Chase First Nations League Win — 6dFrance host Italy Oct. 2 at 14:45 at Stade de France after two wins; Mbappé expected available as knee needs no surgery, Italy without Raspadori.

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Marcus Bell Germany needs to find their scoring touch soon or this Nations League run might slip away early.

Italy Scales Back Planned Defense Increase — 5dItaly’s public debt is set to peak near 139% of GDP in 2026, overtaking Greece as the eurozone’s most indebted nation, as Rome cuts its 2028 defense rise to 0.3% of GDP.

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Derek Foss Focusing on borrowing costs instead of boosting military readiness feels risky when threats around Europe aren't going away.

Italy Ends 12-Year Military Presence in Iraq — Sep 29, 2026The U.S.-led coalition’s combat mission in Iraq is ending as foreign forces, including Italy’s last troops after a 12-year deployment, withdraw. Baghdad is taking greater responsibility for security, but ISIS remnants and armed Iran-backed militias remain concerns.

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Son Heung-min Eyes Scoring Record in South Korea Friendly — 2dThe articles preview international soccer matchups including South Korea–Uzbekistan, the United States–Canada, Guatemala–Suriname, Italy–Turkey and Rwanda–Kenya, with lineups or squad updates and broadcast information. Guatemala need a win and help elsewhere to reach the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, while Suriname need only a point; the other previews highlight teams testing squads or seeking to build momentum.

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Derek Foss Uzbekistan will be tough to break down but South Korea looks strong enough to get the win.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Evans wins WRC title after Solberg crash — 5dElfyn Evans won his first World Rally Championship title after rival Oliver Solberg crashed two corners from the finish of the decisive Rally Italy Sardinia stage. The dramatic result made Evans the first Welsh champion and Britain’s first WRC champion since 2001.

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Temasek acquires 9% stake in FSI and commits to future funds — Sep 27, 2026Temasek buys 9% of FSI’s management company and commits to future funds, targeting Italy’s 10,000 mid-market firms of which only about 10% hold institutional equity.

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Sam Okafor This looks like a smart way for Temasek to build on its Italy presence while targeting higher returns in Europe.

Italy Reports 657 West Nile Cases, Wider Spread — Sep 19, 2026Belgium records its first locally acquired West Nile human cases as Italy's ISS counts 657 infections and 51 deaths through mid-September.

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Jared Kim We should copy Italy's monitoring system soon to track animals and humans together before cases climb elsewhere.

CE-Ventures joins €40m round for gene-reactivating biotech Aptadir — Sep 29, 2026Aptadir closed a €40 million seed round called Italy’s largest biotech seed raise, with Dubai-based CE-Ventures among the backers of its gene-reactivating DiR platform.

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Elena Vasquez Italy pulling in the biggest biotech seed round yet shows real momentum for gene tech startups there.

Italy to Protect Ships in Bab al-Mandeb Without Waiting for EU — Sep 17, 2026We will not wait for a collective EU decision, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said Thursday, announcing Italy will deploy warships to protect commercial vessels in Bab al-Mandeb.

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Chris Dalton Unilateral moves like this risk weakening any future EU naval effort by showing member states can just go it alone.

China Plans Italy-Sized No-Fly Zone Around Beijing — Sep 17, 2026China will establish a permanent no-fly zone the size of Italy around Beijing from September 20, a 600-km zone of over 280,000 sq km holding about 100 million people.

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Dana Whitfield They must have serious reasons to lock down 280,000 square kilometers like this, but the daily impact on logistics and local economies will be enormous.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Eni Offers 30% Power, Gas Discount in Italy — Sep 29, 2026Eni’s Plenitude will offer Italian households a 30% discount on electricity and gas supply rates for customers who enroll by Oct. 24, with those rates fixed for two years and potential combined savings estimated at about €200 annually. The discount applies to energy-consumption charges, not the entire bill, and comes alongside a competing fixed-price offer from Enel.

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Italy Extends Border Controls on Travel From Spain for 15 Days — Sep 15, 2026Italy extends border controls on travelers from Spain for another 15 days over the Ceuta migrant crisis, citing persistent internal security risks and potential terrorist infiltration, with random checks at ports and airports. Spain and the EU have been notified, marking a second Schengen extension since the Ceuta influx as Rome maintains the measure as temporary and security-driven.

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Chris Dalton Italy's decision to extend these checks is a prudent step to address real security threats from the Ceuta situation.

Meloni Plans Road-Tax Abolition for 14.5 Million Vehicles — Sep 16, 2026Meloni's cabinet abolished Italy's vehicle tax for 14.5 million cars and motorcycles in 2027 at €2.36 billion cost, calling it one of the taxes Italians hate most.

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Elena Vasquez Abolishing it for 14.5 million vehicles in 2027 should ease costs for many families but I wonder how they will fund the roads after.

Juventus Fined €10,000 Over Mazzola Tribute Disruption — Sep 21, 2026Juventus were fined €10,000 by Serie A after sections of their fans disrupted a minute's silence for Inter and Italy legend Sandro Mazzola, prompting widespread criticism and a club condemnation for the disrespect. The incidents have sparked talk of potential further sanctions, with reports suggesting ongoing disciplinary action could include higher fines or stadium restrictions, underscoring that respect during commemorations transcends rivalries.

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Taiwan Vice President Makes Secret Trip to Italy Democracy Conference — Sep 11, 2026Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim arrived in Italy, accompanied by Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, to attend the Ventotene Conference for Freedom and Democracy; the trip, kept secret due to Chinese threats, signals Taiwan’s push to engage with Europe despite lacking formal diplomatic ties. The three‑day conference features activists such as Yulia Navalnaya and Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, highlighting Taiwan’s effort to broaden international support and demonstrate democratic solidarity amid Beijing’s pressure.

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Nicole Hardy Taiwan's quiet outreach to Europe like this is smart and necessary given Beijing's bullying.

LEPAS signs five dealers in Romania and receives first L8 PHEVs — Sep 20, 2026LEPAS opened its first Romanian dealer network with five partners and began L8 PHEV distribution, marking a concrete step in its European rollout, while preparing for further customer experiences across the country. Simultaneously, LEPAS is expanding across Europe with launches in the UK, Italy and Spain, earning awards and a World Car of the Year shortlist for L6 and L8, while continuing deliveries in Southeast Asia.

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Jared Kim LEPAS expanding into the UK and Italy while earning that World Car shortlist shows real momentum beyond just Southeast Asia deliveries.

Italian Football Legend Sandro Mazzola Dies at 83 — Sep 19, 2026Inter Milan icon Sandro Mazzola has died at 83, remembered as a cornerstone of Grande Inter who spent his entire 1960–77 career with Inter and helped the club win four Serie A titles and two European Cups, including the 1964 final where he scored twice. He also contributed to Italy’s 1968 European Championship triumph and played in the 1970 World Cup final, leaving a lasting legacy at both club and country.

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Interpol silver notice helps 82 countries identify 36 million euros in assets — Sep 18, 2026Interpol rolled out the Silver Notice to let 196 member states share information to locate and seize criminals' assets—cash, crypto, cars, property and more—with 82 countries already identifying at least €36 million in illicit wealth through trials. The first notice was requested by Italy for a mafia member, and officials say the system, trialed since January 2025 and set for full adoption in Hong Kong in November, will enhance cross-border cooperation and recover a larger share of hidden funds.

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China Eliminates Puerto Rico, Reaches World Cup Quarterfinals — Sep 8, 2026Puerto Rico’s women’s team delivered a dramatic comeback to beat Turkey 75-71 before exiting the World Cup with a 72-75 loss to China, with Trinity San Antonio and Arella Guirantes delivering standout performances. China recovered from an opening loss to win key group games, propelled by Xu Han and Shuyu Yang as they advanced toward the knockout rounds, highlighted by a 71-51 victory over Italy.

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USA Rout Czechia 105-64, Extend World Cup Streak — Sep 8, 2026Team USA crushed Czechia 105-64 to sweep the group and extend their World Cup win streak to 33, with Breanna Stewart contributing 19 points and a well-rounded line as the veterans leadership boosted a strong return after a tough prior outing against Italy. The win sets up a quarterfinal clash as the U.S. continues to blend the experienced core with the young talent on a roster that remains dominant this tournament.

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Utica Celebrates 112th Cosmas-Damian FeastLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026Saints Cosmas and Damian, early Christian physician brothers remembered for treating the poor without payment, remain honored as patrons of health care workers. Their feast is marked by religious observances and community traditions, including a long-running Italian-American celebration in Utica and planned festivities in Naples.

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Emma Bonino, Italian rights campaigner, dies at 78 — Sep 11, 2026Emma Bonino, a long-time Italian politician and human-rights advocate who helped legalize abortion in 1978 and served as EU Commissioner and foreign minister, has died at 78. Tributes from across the political spectrum praised her fearless defense of civil rights and her decades-long campaign for freedoms, gender equality, and European integration.

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Hundreds of smuggled animals seized in Miami, SicilyWorld — 2dA U.S. legal permanent resident arriving from Cuba was arrested at Miami International Airport after authorities found 10 live birds concealed in tubes sewn into his underwear. Separately, Italian authorities intercepted a Maltese man allegedly transporting 300 tortoises and 77 parrots in a car to Malta; 76 parrots were protected species, and the man faces charges related to animal welfare and wildlife-trade violations.

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