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Rome is the capital city and most populated comune (municipality) of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome. A special comune named Roma Capitale with 2,746,984 residents in 1,285 km² (496.1 sq mi), Rome is the third most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. The Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, with a population of 4,223,885 residents, is the most populous metropolitan city in Italy. Its metropolitan area is the third-most populous within Italy. Rome is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, within Lazio (Latium), along the shores of the Tiber Valley. Vatican City is an independent country inside the city boundaries of Rome, the only existing example of a country within a city. Rome is often referred to as the City of Seven Hills due to its geography, and also as the "Eternal City". Rome is generally considered to be one of the cradles of Western civilization and Western Christian culture, and the centre of the Catholic Church.

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Rome protesters call for an end to Israeli offensive in Gaza Rome protesters call for an end to Israeli offensive in Gaza Tens of thousands marched through central Rome on Saturday, demanding an end to Israel’s military offensive in Gaza and urgent action.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 6 days ago

Fact check: Where in Europe grants the most citizenships? Fact check: Where in Europe grants the most citizenships? As Italians take to the ballot box to vote in the country's citizenship referendum, EuroVerify takes a look at claims that Rome grants the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:59Published 6 days ago

Rome’s iconic Fontanone dyed red to oppose Italy’s military deals with Israel Rome’s iconic Fontanone dyed red to oppose Italy’s military deals with Israel Activists from Greenpeace turned one of Rome’s most iconic baroque fountains red on Friday morning, symbolising.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Pope prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome in first comments following feast day Pope prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome in first comments following feast day Leo noted that on the feast day, “in the churches and shrines in China and throughout the world,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:06Published 3 weeks ago

Iran-US Nuclear Talks FAIL In Rome As Uranium Standoff And Netanyahu’s Interference Deepens \| Watch The fifth round of Iran–US nuclear talks in Rome ended without breakthrough as uranium enrichment remains a flashpoint. The US insists on zero enrichment, while Iran calls it non-negotiable. Tehran.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:10Published 3 weeks ago

Fifth Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks FAIL in Rome, Iran's Khamenei SLAMS U.S. Demands as ‘BIG MISTAKE’ A fifth round of Iran-U.S. nuclear talks wrapped up in Rome with minimal progress, as mediated by Oman. Iran’s Foreign Minister shared a photo with Oman’s FM, signaling diplomatic efforts despite.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:17Published 3 weeks ago

US-Iran Talks Set For Rome As Trump Warns Deal Could Lead To 'Positive Or Very Negative…' \| WH Talks between the U.S. and Iran are set to take place this Friday in Rome. President Trump, in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, stated that the deal is “moving in the right direction”.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:31Published 3 weeks ago

Dozens of protesters gather in front of Italian parliament in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza Dozens of protesters gather in front of Italian parliament in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza Protesters gathered in the capital, Rome, to demand an end to the war in Gaza and the suffering of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:07Published 3 weeks ago

Russia SLAMS Canada For Backing Ukraine \| 'UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE,' Says Embassy In Harsh Warning Tensions spike as the Russian Embassy in Canada issues a stern warning to PM Carney over his public support for Ukraine. Following a high-profile meeting with President Zelenskyy in Rome, Carney.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published on May 19, 2025

Trade, Ukraine, Defense: The High-Stakes Meeting Between JD Vance, Von Der Leyen, and Meloni in Rome In a high-stakes meeting, US Vice President JD Vance, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni came together in Rome for a critical discussion on.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:51Published on May 18, 2025

Italian PM Meloni hosts EU-US talks on trade, Ukraine and defence Italian PM Meloni hosts EU-US talks on trade, Ukraine and defence Leaders from the EU, Italy and the US met in Rome on Sunday to discuss trade, defence, and Ukraine. Ursula von der Leyen called for.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on May 18, 2025

Pope Leo XIV’s Gym Trainer STUNNED To Learn Long-Time Client Became Next Pontiff Of Catholic Church In a stunning twist, a personal trainer in Rome discovered his humble client “Robert” was none other than Pope Leo XIV. Valerio Masella trained the future pontiff—Cardinal Robert Prevost—for.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:14Published on May 18, 2025

Germany's Merz says Russia-Ukraine talks 'fell short' of expectations Germany's Merz says Russia-Ukraine talks 'fell short' of expectations Speaking alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, Merz vowed to continue to increase the pressure on Moscow with.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on May 17, 2025

New Pontiff’s Rare Direct Comment On Russia-Ukraine SHOCKS World \| Zelensky Backs Pontiff’s Vision Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed gratitude to Pope Leo XIV for offering to mediate global peace. In a heartfelt message on X, Zelensky called peace Ukraine’s “most sacred.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:21Published on May 15, 2025

Iran 'WARNS' Of Consequences If Europe Triggers Nuclear Sanctions Ahead Of Scheduled Turkey Talks Tehran and European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal—Germany, the UK, and France—will meet in Istanbul on May 16 to discuss the Iran nuclear file and U.S.-Iran indirect talks. This marks the fourth.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published on May 14, 2025

A New Pope is Elected After Catholic Cardinals Reportedly Consulted 'Conclave' Film Before Vote \| THR News Video Before Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the new Pope, Catholic cardinals reportedly consulted the 2024 film 'Conclave' ahead of the conclave to find Pope Francis' successor. According to.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:33Published on May 9, 2025

Disinformation and conspiracy theories circulate as papal conclave begins Disinformation and conspiracy theories circulate as papal conclave begins Cardinals gather Wednesday in Rome’s Sistine Chapel to elect the successor of Pope Francis. Euroverify debunks false.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:51Published on May 7, 2025

Papal Conclave: Macron Accused of Meddling in Papal Conclave to Push French Cardinal for Next Pope? French President Emmanuel Macron is under scrutiny for allegedly trying to sway the upcoming papal conclave in favor of French cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline. Conservative Italian outlets claim Macron met.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:27Published on May 3, 2025

Massive Power Outage Hits Spain, Italy, Portugal, France \| Traffic Chaos, Train Disruptions A massive power outage has hit Spain, Italy, and parts of France, including the South. Cities like Madrid, Rome, and Marseille were plunged into darkness, disrupting daily life. Authorities are.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:28Published on April 28, 2025

Thousands of visitors gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica Thousands of visitors gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica People lined up from the early hours of Sunday to bid farewell to Pope Francis in front of his tomb in the Papal.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on April 28, 2025

Thousands of faithful gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica Thousands of faithful gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica People lined up from the early hours of Sunday for a farewell to Pope Francis at his simple tomb in the Papal.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on April 27, 2025

Kemi Badenoch praises Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy Kemi Badenoch said she is pleased to see "positive signals" between US President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the pair met in Rome on Saturday. The Opposition leader said: "The fact that.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:29Published on April 27, 2025

Pope Francis' Wooden, Zinc Coffin Sealed & Buried at His Favorite Basilica \| Watch Pope’s Last Rites Pope Francis' final journey concluded with a deeply emotional burial ceremony at Rome’s Santa Maria Maggiore, the basilica he loved most. In a solemn 30-minute ritual, cardinals sealed his wooden and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:40Published on April 26, 2025

Up to 300,000 people bid farewell to Pope Francis' coffin through historic Rome Up to 300,000 people bid farewell to Pope Francis' coffin through historic Rome Up to 300,000 mourners took to the streets of Rome today to bid farewell to Pope Francis, whose funeral rites.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on April 26, 2025

Pope Francis laid to rest at a papal basilica in Rome Pope Francis laid to rest at a papal basilica in Rome Tens of thousands of people and more than 100 delegations have come together to pay respects to the late leader of the Catholic Church, who will.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:32Published on April 26, 2025

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Senior Chinese underworld figure shot dead in 'mafia-style execution' in Rome A senior Chinese underworld figure has been shot dead with his partner in a mafia-style execution in Rome, police said. Sky News - Published on April 17, 2025
The King's Italy tour is having an impact - but Harry is no doubt a distraction If you want your royal visit to have an impact, then a fly past, covering the skies over Rome with smoke in the colours of the UK and Italian flags, is probably a good way to do it. Sky News - Published on April 8, 2025
King and Queen watch flypast over Rome as state visit to Italy under way The King and Queen received a red carpet welcome and watched a flypast as they were greeted by Italy's president following their arrival in Rome for a state visit. Sky News - Published on April 8, 2025

Why the King and Queen's visit to Italy is one of the UK's most important power plays They weren’t going for understated as the King and Queen arrived in Rome, with two fighter jets accompanying their plane, emblazoned with its Union flag paintwork. Sky News - Published on April 7, 2025
King to begin Italy tour with Queen after health concerns The King and Queen will fly into Rome later for their state visit to Italy, despite the recent concerns about his health. Sky News - Published on April 6, 2025
'He was a true gentleman': British tourist injured in Rome explosion dies in hospital A British tourist who was seriously injured after a suspected gas explosion destroyed a three-storey B&B in Rome has died. Sky News - Published on April 1, 2025	British tourist seriously injured after Rome explosion A British tourist has been left seriously injured after a gas explosion destroyed a three-storey B&B in Rome. Sky News - Published on March 24, 2025
American Airlines Flight Diverted to Rome Over Fake Bomb Threat An American Airlines flight bound for India from New York had to be diverted to Rome after a security concern ... and it required a Eurofighter jet escort. The flight took off from JFK Airport on.. TMZ.com - Published on February 23, 2025	Bomb threat: American Airlines New York-Delhi flight diverted to Rome IndiaTimes - Published on February 23, 2025
Gatland future in doubt after Wales leave Rome in ruins Even in the Eternal City, time could be running out for the Wales head coach after a 14th Test defeat in a row. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2025	Gatland vows to fight on as Wales head coach Wales slump to their 14th consecutive defeat with the latest loss to Italy in Rome. BBC Sport - Published on February 8, 2025
Italy outsmart sloppy Wales in rain-soaked Rome Italy punish Welsh indiscipline to inflict a 14th successive Test defeat on Warren Gatland's side. BBC Sport - Published on February 8, 2025	Italy and Wales battle for respect in Rome Wales aim to end a 13-Test losing run while Italy feel they are not shown enough respect by other rugby nations. BBC Sport - Published on February 7, 2025
Williams a Wales doubt to face Italy in Rome Wales' 93-cap full-back Liam Williams missed training on Friday in Rome as he struggles with a knee injury prior to Saturday's SIx Nations game against Italy. BBC Sport - Published on February 7, 2025	Gatland's Wales hope for light through storm clouds Struggling Wales and head coach Warren Gatland prepare for a Six Nations date with destiny against Italy in Rome on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 7, 2025
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Scrum V - The Warm Up Lauren Jenkins and guests preview Wales’s trip to Rome in the Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on February 6, 2025	'Italy not most important game in 20 years' - Gatland Head coach Warren Gatland disagrees with claims that Saturday's Six Nations trip to face Italy in Rome is Wales' "biggest game for 15-20 years". BBC Sport - Published on February 6, 2025
Wales' Wainwright and Faletau could be fit for Italy Wales have not ruled out number eight duo Aaron Wainwright and Taulupe Faletau for the Six Nations trip to face Italy in Rome on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 4, 2025