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Sculpture of Yuan Longping by Wu Weishan unveiled in Italy
Yuan Longping, a sculpture created by Wu Weishan Photo: Courtesy of the National Art Museum of ChinaA sculpture of Yuan Longping, one of China's most revered scientists and "Father of Hybrid Rice," created by renowned Chinese sculptor and director...

'Symbol of Italian football!' Azzurri World Cup winner appointed as new Italy boss
Italian World Cup winner Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed as the Azzurri's new team manager after Luciano Spalletti was sacked following a crushing 3-0 defeat to Norway. The Italian football federation (FIGC) announced the appointment on Sunday,...

Gennaro Gattuso appointed new Italy head coach following Luciano Spalletti dismissal
Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed the new head coach of Italy’s national team. Former coach Luciano Spalletti said on Sunday he had been sacked after a 3-0 defeat by Norway in the first of Italy’s World Cup qualifiers. Claudio Ranieri was...

Gattuso Tasked With Italy World Cup Qualification After Spalletti Exit
June 15, (THEWILL) – Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed as Italy’s new head coach, taking charge of the national team following their disappointing start to 2026 World Cup qualification. The Italian Football Federation confirmed the 47-year-old’s...

Demos decry ‘overtourism’ in Spain, Portugal and Italy
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of cities in southern Europe to demonstrate against overtourism, firing water pistols at shop windows and setting off smoke in Barcelona, where the main protest took place. “Your holidays, my misery,”...

Soccer-Italy appoint Gattuso as manager to succeed Spalletti
-Former AC Milan and Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed Italy national team coach, the Italian football federation said on Sunday. HT Image Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was sacked last week following a heavy defeat by...
Gattuso named Italy coach to revive World Cup hopes
Former hard-tackling midfielder Gennaro Gattuso was named Italy coach on Sunday, tasked with reviving the country’s already-flagging World Cup qualifying hopes. Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was fired last week after Italy lost its...

Gattuso Appointed New Italy Head Coach
Gennaro Gattuso has been named Italy’s new head coach on Sunday with the task of helping the Azzurri qualify for the 2026 World Cup after replacing Luciano Spalletti. The 47-year-old was part of the 2006 World Cup-winning side and won 73 caps for...

Former Napoli manager Gattuso named new Italy coach after Spalletti sacking
Former AC Milan and Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed Italy national team coach, the Italian football federation (FIGC) said on Sunday. Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was sacked last week following a heavy defeat by Norway...
The tourist protests in Spain, Portugal and Italy explained
Organised protests against overtourism took place on Sunday in cities across Spain, Portugal and Italy. Demonstrators reportedly shouted "tourists go home" - the same slogan written in graffiti in some cities - as they protested, as well as...

PM Carney to meet with U.S. President Trump ahead of G7 start in Alberta
Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump will meet one on one Monday morning ahead of the start of the G7 Summit in Alberta. The Prime Minister’s Office says the bilateral meeting between the two leaders is scheduled for 9 a.m....

Amir, Italy's Prime Minister discuss regional, international developments
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani discussed with HE Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, Giorgia Meloni, key regional and international developments of common interest, particularly those related to the Israeli attack on...
Gattuso named new Italy coach, tasked with 2026 World Cup Qualification
[Sun, 15 Jun 2025 20:15:59 +0300] Rome – Saba: The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on Sunday announced the appointment of former Azzurri midfielder Gennaro Gattuso as the new head coach of the Italian national team. He will be officially...

Gattuso to succeed Spalletti as Italy coach
Spalletti departed after a stint of under two years, overseeing his final match, a 2-0 victory against Moldova, just a day after revealing he had been dismissed following Italy's 3-0 defeat by Norway in their opening World Cup qualifier. IMAGE:...

Political characters: ‘A dark personality has become an electoral asset’
Complex personalities: world leaders Emmanuel Macron, Angela Merkel, and Donald Trump at a summit in 2017. John MacDougall / Keystone Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US)...

Italy team manager Buffon confirms Gattuso appointment
Italy team manager Gigi Buffon has confirmed Rino Gattuso as new Azzurri coach. The former Napoli, AC Milan and Valencia coach is succeeding Luciano Spalletti after his dismissal last week. Advertisement Advertisement “We worked, we are waiting...

Rangers hero Gennaro Gattuso appointed Italy manager days after leaving old job
Gattuso, who won the World Cup with Italy, replaces Luciano Spalletti as the national team manager. Gennaro Gattuso is the new First Team Head Coach 🇮🇹 Welcome back, Rino 👊#Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/H6oQZWJcca — Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️...
Jordanian FM urges focus on Gaza crisis in call with Italian counterpart
AMMAN, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Sunday emphasized the need to keep the ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza and its humanitarian consequences at the center of international attention. In a phone call with his...

Anti-tourism protests break out in Spain, Italy and Portugal
Protesters in Spain, Italy and Portugal are calling for a curb on mass tourism - with Barcelona organisers telling demonstrators to bring water pistols to shoot at holidaymakers. Campaigners say excessive levels of tourism are forcing locals out...

Gennaro Gattuso takes over as Italy football coach
Gennaro Gattuso will be Italy's new football coach. – AFP ROME, Italy (AFP): Gennaro Gattuso has been named Italy's new football coach on Sunday (June 15) and will be tasked with helping the Azzurri qualify for the 2026 World Cup after replacing...