The Venice Biennale opened to the press on Wednesday amid resignations, boycotts and threats to cut funding over the return of Russia for the first time since the Ukraine war began.

Even though getting a driver's license in Italy is a daunting challenge, readers say it's definitely doable if you prepare and study well.

Italian households projected to lose hundreds over Iran war energy shock, Trump launches fresh attack on Pope Leo, and more news on Wednesday.

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Don't get mad about this tricky Italian phrase.