Italy are set to appoint their former midfielder Gennaro Gattuso as new head coach to replace the recently sacked Luciano Spalletti, Gianluigi Buffon said.

Had the Aquila been completed, it could have bolstered Italy’s Mediterranean operations by providing fleet air defense and strike capabilities.

By Joan Faus and Corina Pons BARCELONA (Reuters) -Activists against overtourism are planning protests across Spain, Portugal and Italy on Sunday, with one group urging people to bring water pistols to the demonstration in Barcelona.

According to a statement from Italy’s Foreign Ministry, both nations are engaging in direct talks with Israel and Iran to help prevent further escalation and to promote regional stability. Tajani also thanked Jordan for its continued support of Italian citizens present in the conflict-affected areas.

Anti-mass tourism campaigners say excessive levels of visitors in southern Europe are forcing locals out of affordable housing, raising the cost of living and making city centres unusable.

Wales Under-20s signed off ahead of the World Rugby Junior Championship with a resounding 47-19 win over Italy at Cardiff Arms Park. Tries from Ioan Emanuel, Ioan Duggan along with Aidan Boshoff's brace and a Penalty try and Harri Ford's three conversions gave the hosts a 33-14 lead at the interval.

From Boston’s North End to San Francisco’s North Beach, these communities are still serving the country's most authentic, tastiest Italian food.

Uber will launch helicopter and boat rides in an Italian region loved by tourists this summer. Luxury travellers will be able to book helicopter rides to Capri, while an Uber Boat will cruise along the Amalfi Coast.