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Italy cracks down on sweatshops supplying Armani and Dior
About 20% of Lombardy’s 10,000-plus textile workshops and factories are Chinese-owned.
Latest from Italy
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Gaza church made famous by Pope Francis now damaged
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret for the strike which killed three people.
Legendary wingsuit daredevil dead after paraglider crash
Baumgartner famously jumped from the edge of the Earth's atmosphere in a 2012 stunt.
10 expert tips to save money on your next ski holiday
Save hundreds on your next ski trip with these smart, expert-approved money-saving tips.
Stolen Roman mosaic returns to Pompeii
The mosaic will be temporarily displayed in Pompeii’s Antiquarium Museum.
Society Insider: Peter and Lucinda Burling’s glamorous new life in Italy; Rich list daughters enjoy Euro summer
Plus, YouTube star holds Texas fundraiser in his new Ponsonby bar.
It’s paradise lost in Europe’s too-hot spots
New York Times: With this heat, 'we’re going to have to move to Norway or Finland'.
'Pretty unique': Robertson responds to controversial Springboks tactics
The All Blacks coach has no issue with Rassie Erasmus' new innovations.
Israeli air strikes kill over 40 in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall
Israel struck over 150 targets in Gaza within 24 hours.
Sailing greats steer water polo towards LA Olympics
The White Caps aim for their first Olympic water polo appearance.
Cycle rickshaws banned to tackle overtourism in Florence
Pedicabs and golf carts full of tourists are overwhelming the Unesco-listed historic city.
Man dies after being sucked into plane engine at Italian airport
Flights were suspended but resumed at midday after the incident.
'Vile, cowardly, unacceptable': Outrage over killing of hero dog
The killing occurred at an animal training centre near Taranto, Italy.
For the love of bread: Why Ōrewa locals are queuing up at Romeo's
Diogo Riedi's grandmother taught him to make bread in a wood-fired oven in Brazil.
'An important step': AmCup challenger urges agreement over protocol
The French team have encouraged teams to agree on a protocol so teams can begin preparing.
Heatwave closes Eiffel Tower’s top floor and bakes Wimbledon
The Eiffel Tower closed its summit due to extreme heat in Paris, France.
Six life lessons from the healthiest region in Italy
Telegraph: Scientists have studied Cilento's super agers for the past decade.
Hop out of NZ and into these sunny destinations on a deal
Leaving NZ sounds better with a discounted getaway.
How Europe got tough on migration
New York Times: The shift is already being seen as entrenched and profound.
Southern Europe faces scorching heatwave as temperatures soar amid climate change
Italy put 17 cities on red alert as temperatures reached up to 39C.
500 march in Venice to protest Bezos' lavish wedding
Protesters chanted 'Bezos, out of the lagoon' in Venice's city centre.
Europe’s underrated ski holidays that won’t break the bank
Skiing can be expensive if you don’t know the hidden cheap spots.
Jeff Bezos weds Lauren Sánchez in lavish Venice ceremony
Lauren Sánchez arrived by water taxi from the Aman Venice hotel.
Italy is a magnet for weddings - and not just starry ones in Venice
New York Times: Wedding tourists are seeking more out-of-the-way towns in the country.
How Jeff Bezos' wedding turned Venice into a millionaire's playground
The wedding invite featured butterflies, stars and the Rialto Bridge.
Wildfire alerts amid Europe heatwave
Parts of Switzerland are forecast to hit highs of 35C tomorrow.
Bezos hosts yacht foam party ahead of controversial Venice wedding
Amazon founder celebrates on his super yacht as activists demand he pay wealth tax.
Another former Team NZ sailor joins Luna Rossa for Naples campaign
Luna Rossa have been active in their recruitment drive for the next America's Cup.
A man drove a car down Rome’s Spanish Steps. It didn't go well
The driver was reported to authorities but tested negative for alcohol.