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6 stories from Italy on One Turn, since October 10, 2026, newest first. Each links to its sources and to its place on the 3D globe.
Italian truck drivers and farmers have blocked refineries and highways in protest at high diesel prices, leaving some supermarket shelves and petrol stations in southern Italy empty. The interior minister said 1,339 people had been identified, 71 reported to authorities and 242 fined, and the government warned of criminal penalties.
Italy's government is deploying 500 soldiers to Milan after youth-led protests over living costs turned into riots. India advised its nationals in Italy to avoid crowded areas.
Pope Leo XIV was pictured for the first time since surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, celebrating Mass at Rome's Gemelli hospital.
Day 1 of 4 · Later: Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 22 · The story so far
Rome prosecutors widened an investigation into the alleged abuse and sexual assault of detained flotilla activists to include Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz and 12 senior military, police and prison officials.
French cyclist Paul Seixas won the 120th Giro di Lombardia, becoming the youngest rider ever to win the race.
Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 10 · The story so far
French cyclist Paul Seixas won the 120th Giro di Lombardia, becoming the race's youngest ever winner.
Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 11 · The story so far
Figures: Italy on World Bank Open Data, latest available year.