America's Cup
Why Blair Tuke won't sail as Team NZ name crews for preliminary regatta
The three-time Cup winner won't feature in Cagliari as the defenders reveal new combos.
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'Playing catch-up': Kiwi confirmed in Alinghi sailing group
Alinghi have quietly worked to rebuild their team ahead of May's preliminary regatta.
'Not possible': Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup
Iran's embassy in Rome condemned the proposal as proof of US 'moral bankruptcy'.
Parents face manslaughter charges after teen kills tourist with statuette thrown off balcony
Police allege the parents failed to supervise their son.
What it’s really like to ditch the rat race and move to Italy
Boutique hotel owners share the secret to la dolce vita.
Pope Leo: World is being ravaged by tyrants
The Pope warned that billions are spent on war while healing and schools lack funds.
Pathways coming to fruition: Team NZ confirm new additions to sailing team
The additions come as the team prepare for May's preliminary regatta in Cagliari.
'Absolute madness': Why a superyacht is the worst way to spend your Lotto winnings
Monaco superyacht broker David Seal says orders for giga-yachts are booming.
The most unexpected place to escape Rome's crowds
Find a quiet, compelling area of the city, found in the most surprising place.
America return: US challenger confirmed as late America's Cup entry
The America’s Cup will have some American involvement after all.
Former Premier League defender grabs hose to put out pitchside fire mid-game
Thick black smoke drifted towards the carpark at Campo Pian Scairolo.
UK foreign minister stresses ‘urgent need’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Around a fifth of the world’s oil and gas normally passes through the strait.
New America's Cup challenges lodged as late entry deadline passes
The late entry deadline was extended by two months to allow hopeful challengers to enter.
Italy fail to make Fifa World Cup in shock shootout loss
Bosnia and Herzegovina won the shootout 4-1 after a 79th-minute leveller in normal time.
Thieves steal Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse masterpieces in 180 seconds
The thieves broke into the gallery near Parma at night.
Burling v Team NZ: Kiwi confirmed in key role for Luna Rossa America's Cup challenge
He won three America's Cups with Team NZ. Now he'll be trying to beat them.
Referendum defeat dents 'winner' Meloni's image
Italian Prime Minister had been on a winning streak ahead of elections next year.
I went in search of Italy’s best sandwich – and found its most bewitching hill town
Telegraph: In Umbria, the locals have discovered the secret to a truly simple life.
Trump installs Christopher Columbus statue on White House grounds
US leader says removals of historical figures are assault on 'collective national memory'.
'I'm in a dream': Hall claims record Winter Paralympic medal in slalom
Hall surged from fourth after his first run with a blistering second run.
Unpopular war makes friendship with Trump a liability for European leaders
Italy got no advance notice from the US with a top minister left stranded in Dubai.
Team NZ's big move towards next phase of Cup defence
Team New Zealand took their AC75 out for the first time this cycle on Friday.
On the Up: Adam Hall comes full circle at sixth Winter Paralympics
The 38-year-old never thought he'd still be competing, 20 years after his first Games.
America's Cup update: Team NZ reveal next steps as champion challengers emerge
Team New Zealand were the first team to unveil their AC75 for the new cycle.
NZ university to return stolen ancient Roman marble artefact bought 20 years ago
Italian officials traced the ancient bust using seized Polaroid photos of looted art.
Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for $58.7m
Monsignor Maffeo Barberini was elected to the papacy in 1623.
Corey Peters out of medals as Super-G rivals surge in soft snow conditions
The 42-year-old is contesting his fourth Paralympic Winter Games.
The point of interest for Team NZ skipper as boat for Cup defence revealed
Existing teams were required to use their hulls from the Barcelona regatta once again.
Five Kiwi women reveal why small group food tours are selling out in NZ
Their new food-led tours are selling out in India, China, Sri Lanka and further afield.
Michelangelo's works hidden in 'secret room', researcher says
Archival documents reveal a plot to squirrel away his works, Valentina Salerno says.