Sicily
Creepy Footage Shows 'Gates of Hell' Underwater Volcano: 'Earth Is Aive'
Only a few meters below the surface, within the underwater crater, permanent gas eruptions can be seen protruding from the volcano's magma chamber.
Mother Ended Daughter's Life Over Bond With Dad's New Girlfriend: Police
A woman who claimed her 4-year-old daughter had been kidnapped confessed she stabbed the girl to death and buried her in a field, according to police.
Diocese Apologizes After Bishop Tells Kids Santa Claus Isn't Real
An Italian diocese is in hot water with parents for a peculiar reason.
Watch the $275,000 Bentley Continental GT Speed Wind Its Way Around Sicily
In Bentley's latest film, the company showcases the performance and agility of the 2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed.
Volcano Erupts Behind Children Playing Sports in Viral Video
In the background of the clip, a stream of molten lava can be seen pouring down Mount Etna's eastern flank, while a large plume of smoke hangs in the air.
Flat Earthers Quarantined After Taking Wrong Route to Find End of the World
The doctor who dealt with pair said: "The funny thing is that they orient themselves with the compass...a principle that they, as flat-Earthers, should reject."
How to Claim Travel Vouchers as Sicily Offers Discounted Vacations
After losing more than $1 billion in revenue from tourism, the Italian island is hoping to entice tourists to visit later this year.
The Off-the-Radar Island You Should Visit on Your Next Tour of Italy
The mysterious isle of Pantelleria has much to offer to the few tourists who know about it. With its unique position in the Mediterranean, this volcanic island is a cultural hybrid of Italy and North Africa.
Ancient Greek Burial Ground Containing Remains of Newborn Baby in Jug Found
The archaeological site was discovered during the installation of fiber optic cables beneath a road.
Cruise Ship Passenger, 81, Suffers Heart Attack, Stroke, Is Stuck in Coma
Sonny Schuldt, an Air Force veteran and an air traffic controller for 37 years, was fulfilling a life-long ambition during the nine days he spent on the cruise.
Evolutionary History of Elephants Is Being Rewritten
Ancient DNA adds new elephant species to the mix.
Mount Etna Eruption and Earthquake in Pictures
First came the volcanic eruption, and then came the earthquake.
Italian Police Arrest Mafia 'Boss of All Bosses'
Settimo Mineo represented old-style mob intimidation methods, such as sending severed lambs' heads to businessmen who refused to pay protection money.
Collapsing Mount Etna Could Cause a Huge Tsunami
Mount Etna is one of Europe's most active volcanoes.
Tiny Lava Crystals Might Predict Volcanic Eruptions
The crystals carry a memory of environmental changes the way trees do with their rings.
Salvatore Riina, Sicily Mafia's Top Boss, Dies
Riina, who died on Friday, oversaw a campaign of brutality that included the murder of judges that pursued him and dissolving children's bodies in acid.
The Mafia is Running Vice Rings With Nigerian Gangsters
The Vikings gang, which only accepts degree-educated Nigerians, has teamed up with Sicilian mobsters to sell sex in Italy.
Mafia Boss May Get Early Jail Release
The 86-year-old mobster was known as the "boss of all bosses" for his power and also as "the beast" for his ferocity.
Trudeau Meets Macron: A Bromance in Six Photos
The internet has swooned over photos of Trudeau and Macron shaking hands and taking a stroll under the Sicilian sun.
Everything to Know About This Year's G7 Summit
A practical guide to the annual two-day meeting of leaders from the U.S., Italy, Germany, France, the U.K., Japan, and Canada.
Trump Is Staying Near Europe's Most Active Volcano
Mount Etna erupted 22 times already this month.
Fighting the Mafia, 25 Years After Giovanni Falcone
A car bomb filled with half a ton of explosives killed Giovanni Falcone, his wife and three members of his escort in 1992, but his death still has ripples today.
Trump's Travel Schedule for First Foreign Trip
Trump's first trip abroad as president will take him to Saudi Arabia, Israel, Italy and Belgium.
20 Migrants Dead, 366 Saved From Boats in Mediterranean
The rescued migrants from Nigeria, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Bangladesh were taken to a Sicilian port for questioning.
As Routes to Europe Close, a Deadly Option Beckons
The Libya to Italy route is long and dangerous, but it may soon be the only option.
Farmers Fear Flood Of Fake Olive Oil After EU Ruling
Decision to drop tariffs on Tunisian oils could lead to rise in fake products.
Police Arrest Suspected Sicilian Mafia Members After Cracking Farming Code
Italian police had been monitoring a farm linked to a notorious mafia boss since 2011.
Italy Is Allowing Migrants Who Survive the Voyage to 'Disappear' Into Europe
It's thought that the Italian government has lost track of 100,000 migrants since 2014.
Shipwrecked Bodies Brought Ashore, EU Proposes Doubling Rescue Effort
Three other rescue operations underway on Monday as EU ministers present plan to double funding for Triton operation.
Addiopizzo: The Grassroots Campaign Making Life Hell for the Sicilian Mafia
Set up by a group of idealistic youths, a popular civic movement is putting Sicilian crime bosses out of business