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Ex-British rugby star battling mental health issues found dead in Italy hotel after drug-fuelled fight with girlfriend

Former rugby league player Ricky Bibey was found dead in a luxury hotel room in Florence, Italy, after a violent confrontation with his partner, an inquest in the UK has heard.

The Times of India

From Florence to Crete: 11 European hotels among the world’s best new stays

From restored palaces in Rome and Bucharest to countryside retreats in Devon and Crete, travel magazine Afar has unveiled its annual ranking of the world's best new and revamped hotels - with 11 standout properties in Europe making the cut.

Euronews

This Photographer Captures The Beautifully Odd Details Hiding In Plain Sight Around Cities (80 Pics)

Some photographers wait for perfect lighting, while others find the magic hiding in plain sight. Dan Morris, a wedding photographer originally from South Wales and now based in Cheltenham, seems to have a sharp eye for both. Beyond his wedding work, Morris captures street scenes from the cities he visits,…

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Menarini Group Announces New Data at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2026 Annual Meeting

FLORENCE, Italy and NEW YORK, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Menarini Group ("Menarini"), a leading international pharmaceutical and diagnostics company, and Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. ("Stemline"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Menarini Group, focused on bringing transformational oncology treatments to cancer patients, announced that new data related to elacestrant and…

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Murderer who set couple ablaze set to die by lethal injection in Arizona

McGill is set to receive a lethal injection of pentobarbital at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Florence

The Independent UK

JinkoSolar Strengthens Collaboration with PM Green: 1 GW Agreement Signed, Including 200 MW of Tiger Neo 3.0 Modules

FLORENCE, Italy, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar, the global leading PV and ESS supplier, recently announced today the signing of a major agreement with PM Green, a company active in the development and management of sustainable energy projects. The agreement covers a total collaboration of 1 GW of capacity,…

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Tom Brady Likened to 'Terminator', 'Robocop' and 'Tin Man' in His Modelling Debut on the Gucci Runway

Tom Brady made his catwalk debut at Gucci's Cruise 2027 fashion show in Florence, Italy, drawing comparisons to 'Terminator' and 'Robocop' for his stiff runway walk.

International Business Times UK

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Who claimed ‘the most beautiful thing in Florence is McDonald’s’? The Saturday quiz

From Blue Sharks and White Wolves to the Zhurong vehicle, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK

From London to Athens: Europe’s best cities for easy day trips revealed

New research has revealed the European cities that travellers most frequently use as bases for day trips, from London escapes to Stonehenge and Bath to island visits from Athens and wine tours from Florence.

Euronews

Quote of the Day by Italian poet Dante Alighieri: 'The hottest places in hell are reserved for…'—Inspiring quotes by the poet famous for the masterpiece of world literature, The Divine Comedy

Quote of the Day: Dante Alighieri's timeless warning against moral neutrality, "The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality," continues to resonate. His life, marked by political exile, deeply informed his masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, which explores the eternal…

The Economic Times

Woman Goes To Gas Station Bathroom. Then She Sees A Strobe Light, Disco Ball—And A Button: 'EVERY Bathroom Should Have This!'

A woman who stopped inside a gas station restroom was shocked to see it was rigged up with disco balls and lights. TikTok user Abby (@abby40893) published a viral video on her “gold mine” find, which accrued over 138,000 views on the social media platform.

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Florence’s iconic Villa San Michele hotel reopens with revamped spa, rooms and gardens

After an 18-month renovation, Belmond’s Villa San Michele has reopened in the hills above Florence with refreshed rooms, a new Guerlain spa and upgraded gardens, offering a quieter, more considered take on luxury just outside the city.

Euronews

From Schuman's post-war declaration to the EU today, the Historical Archives unpack how Europe came together

The Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence is home to a wealth of public documents and records of decisions issued by EU institutions along with artefacts illustrating pro-European movements and initiatives led by prominent personalities that helped shape the EU as we know it today. May 9…

The Conversation

Historic Florence fountain damaged by tourist’s ‘pre-wedding challenge’

The woman is thought to have scaled the railings and climbed up the Fountain of Neptune, authorities say

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These are the best new European hotels for 2026, according to Condé Nast Traveller

These hotels feature carefully restored heritage interiors, outstanding local dining and stunning views.

The Guardian - UK

Tourist charged with damaging historic Florentine fountain in pre-wedding prank

Police catch woman, 28, climbing colossal 16th-century statue of Neptune to touch its genitals as a dare

Euronews

This hotel in Florence was just named the best new hotel for 2026 by Esquire

Collegio Alla Querce, Auberge Collection, housed within a 16th-century villa turned boarding school, has views over both the Tuscan countryside and the historic city centre.

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Jack Harrison interview: New York to Florence, via Leeds and Liverpool, the winger speaks to Henry Winter about his well-stamped passport, Bielsa, NYC, and the future aged 29 and on loan at Fiorentina

The Englishman is enjoying his Italian exchange, despite missing the atmospheres and stadiums back home

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The Independent UK

Florence pays homage to Gucci's founder with a piazza

Florence has named a new square Guccio Gucci Piazza to honor the fashion house founder in his hometown

The Independent UK

Man charged with theft after £150,000 violin ‘taken from north London pub’

The violin, crafted in Florence in 1740, had been loaned to Mr Ibanez for his Philharmonia Orchestra performances

Euronews

Travelling with young kids? These are Europe’s easiest city breaks for families

Denmark’s capital Copenhagen was the highest ranked city in a new ‘family breaks index’ with Berlin, Barcelona, Florence and Amsterdam rounding up the top five.

International Business Times UK

Jenny Din, 9, Found Dead in Florence Pond After Wandering Away Barefoot in a Mint Jacket and Pink Headphones

A nine-year-old autistic girl, Jenny Din, was found dead in a pond after a 25-hour search in Florence, Kentucky. The community-led search involved multiple agencies and volunteers.

Euronews

BTS, Rothko and Ryan Gosling befriending an alien: What's new in Europe this week

Kpop boy band BTS are back, Ryan Gosling stars as a school teacher trying to save the sun in sci-fi romp 'Hail Mary', and Florence stages one of Italy's largest Rothko exhibitions to date. Here's what to look out for this week.

The Independent UK

The five best cities in Europe to visit now for a long-weekend getaway

Spring is the ideal time to enjoy these European destinations without the crowds and heat of summer

The Guardian - US

ICE detainee in Arizona dies after not receiving medical attention for severe tooth pain

Emmanuel Damas, a Haitian asylum seeker, was being held at the Florence correctional center before he died

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