Rome

Lily Allen has completed a sold-out theater tour performing her semi-autobiographical album 'West End Girl' in its entirety, while navigating personal revelations of a marriage breakdown, spending addiction, and a new relationship. The tour features dramatic stage elements, including a gown made of receipts referencing her ex-husband's alleged infidelity, and has sparked fan complaints over its runtime.

Italian police have shut down a Facebook group with 32,000 members where husbands posted explicit photos of their wives taken without consent, leading to a major investigation and over 3,000 reports from victims.

Italy's failure to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup has triggered a cascade of resignations and political pressure, with coach Gennaro Gattuso, federation president Gabriele Gravina, and delegation leader Gianluigi Buffon all stepping down.

A powerful explosion tore through three apartment buildings in Piana del Sole on the outskirts of Rome on Sunday afternoon, injuring three people and forcing dozens to evacuate. The blast, believed to be caused by gas cylinders, destroyed one building and damaged others.

Lazio supporters are boycotting home matches in protest against club president Claudio Lotito, leaving the Stadio Olimpico nearly empty. The boycott has been ongoing for over a month and is planned to continue for the rest of the season.

The Rugby Football Union has reaffirmed its commitment to head coach Steve Borthwick after England's disappointing Six Nations campaign, which included a historic first-ever loss to Italy.

Italian prosecutors have confirmed that a journalist and two immigration activists were hacked with spyware in December 2024, according to major media reports. The confirmation appears to contradict an earlier parliamentary report that found no evidence the journalist was targeted.

Italy reportedly secured a historic victory over England in a Six Nations rugby match in Rome on March 7, 2026, marking their first win against England in 33 attempts. The defeat reportedly ended England's 12-match winning run and followed previous losses to Scotland and Ireland in the tournament.