How Florence's abandoned babies shaped Renaissance art
A new book explores the Hospital of the Innocents in Florence, a pioneering foundling home whose story reveals the dark heart and dazzling art of the Renaissance. Discover the legacy.
A new book explores the Hospital of the Innocents in Florence, a pioneering foundling home whose story reveals the dark heart and dazzling art of the Renaissance. Discover the legacy.
Explore six of Italy's finest regional foods, from Verona's pandoro to Calabria's sweet onions, following UNESCO's recognition of Italian cuisine as intangible cultural heritage. Discover where to taste them.
A Guardian investigation into the Free Birth Society reveals 48 cases of serious harm, highlighting the dangers of unregulated online health advice and the urgent need for safeguards in the digital age.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is auctioning 270 gifts from world leaders, including a Javier Milei statuette and a Joe Biden bowl, with proceeds going to charity. Discover the unique items up for bid.
From Belgian honey cakes to Italian sugared jellies, discover the local delicacies and supermarket treasures travel experts always bring home from holidays across Europe.
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is set to relaunch his Jamie's Italian chain in the UK this spring, starting in London's Leicester Square, backed by Prezzo owner Brava Hospitality Group.
A Labour minister has candidly stated life is 's**t' for young adults struggling with housing and childcare costs, as UK birth rates hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is set to bring back his Jamie's Italian restaurant chain to the UK in 2026, with a new partnership and a refined concept. Read the full story.
Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain, Jamie's Italian, is set for a UK revival with a new flagship in London's West End next spring, following a partnership with Brava Hospitality Group.
Lavazza unveils its 2026 calendar, shot by renowned Magnum photographer Alex Webb, celebrating the vibrant essence of Italian lifestyle through evocative street photography.
Guardian readers reveal their favourite chapels, churches and cathedrals across Europe, from Norway's Arctic Cathedral to a hidden Kent church with Chagall windows. Discover stunning art, architecture and serene locations.
Made in Chelsea stars Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing have announced the arrival of their first child, a baby boy named Ziggy. The couple shared the joyful news on social media.
Beloved pasta restaurant Padella is opening its third London location on Kingly Street, Soho, in spring 2026. Discover details about the new 80-seater site and its legendary fresh pasta.
Escape the crowds and discover the authentic beauty of the Italian Riviera. Our guide reveals the perfect out-of-season road trip through Liguria, from Cinque Terre to Portofino.
Chef Jacob Kenedy shares three simple Italian-inspired canapé recipes for Christmas entertaining. Learn to make prawn frittata, crudités, and more for effortless festive hosting.
Discover Trullo in Highbury, where impeccable service meets affordable luxury. Home to London's best pasta, a charcoal grill, and exquisite Italian wines. Read our review.
The widow of Luciano Pavarotti is furious after a statue of the tenor was surrounded by an 'ugly' ice rink in Pesaro, Italy. The mayor has apologised for the 'mistake'.
A group of international volunteers, including Italian and Canadian citizens, were violently attacked and robbed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Read the full report on the escalating violence.
KPMG forecasts UK GDP growth will slow to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys reveal deepening pessimism across services and manufacturing sectors.
This Morning star Alice Liveing shares her post-partum health scare after being hospitalised with unusual bleeding. The fitness influencer urges new mothers to seek medical advice.
Discover six compelling Guardian stories including Free Birth Society investigation, changing Beatles perceptions, and Britain's disappearing living rooms. Perfect weekend reading.
An NHS midwife responds to the Free Birth Society, arguing that accessible, autonomous midwifery is the solution to both medical overreach and risky free births.
Discover Bar Lina's festive Tiny Fragolino cocktail recipe. This rosy-red Italian aperitif combines vermouth, strawberry liqueur, and cherry kombucha for a fizzy pre-dinner tipple.
Discover Casa Felicia in Queen's Park, a chic restaurant serving impeccable Southern Italian soul food. Read our review of the handmade pasta and playful twists on classics.
Italy's parliament postpones crucial legislation that would define sex without consent as rape, creating a rift in Giorgia Meloni's coalition government. Discover the implications.
Traders predict a 93% likelihood of a Bank of England rate cut in December to 3.75%, making borrowing and mortgages cheaper. Discover what this means for you.
A London couple's coffee-making dispute reveals cultural divides over proper moka pot technique. Should grounds be compressed? You be the judge in this kitchen showdown.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget extends tax threshold freeze, breaking manifesto pledge and drawing nearly a million into higher rate tax. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Reeves announces a 2% dividend tax hike from April 2026, impacting investors and business owners. Learn how to protect your investments using ISAs and pensions.
Australian inflation rises to 3.8%, prompting Treasurer Jim Chalmers to consider extending electricity bill relief. Discover the latest economic pressures and government response.