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An American tourist, a 29-year-old man from Kansas, died after being struck by lightning while hiking in a restricted area of Mount Etna in Sicily as volcanic activity continues; he was airlifted by helicopter but pronounced dead, and authorities have closed large sections of the slope, with nearby airports and flights affected by the eruption-related disruptions.
A 29-year-old Kansas man was killed by a lightning strike while hiking Mount Etna in Sicily amid ongoing volcanic activity. He was found around 1,400 meters in the Rocca Capra area and airlifted to medical staff, but he died. Authorities closed portions of Etna’s slopes; historically, lightning has caused more fatalities on Etna than eruptions, with the last eruption-related deaths in 1987.
An American tourist, a 29-year-old man from Kansas, was killed after being struck by lightning while hiking Mount Etna in Sicily. He was found at about 1,000 feet in the Rocca Capra area, airlifted by helicopter, and pronounced dead. Etna's ongoing activity has disrupted travel in Sicily, including airport closures, and officials note that lightning on Etna has historically caused more fatalities than eruptions (the last eruption-related deaths were in 1987).
During the Ferragosto holiday in Sicily, thieves overnight stole four priceless Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from the Regional Museum of Messina in a Louvre-like heist.
A Roman shipwreck believed to date from the first or second century BC was found about three miles off Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, revealing hundreds of intact amphorae—likely used for wine, olive oil, or grain—along with two large lead anchor stocks and a lead pipe. Italian authorities called it one of the most significant underwater archaeological discoveries in recent years, describing the site as an underwater museum.
Mount Etna’s ongoing eruption on Sicily’s eastern coast has produced ash clouds and lava activity, prompting the closure of Catania–Fontanarossa Airport and hundreds of flight cancellations (some reports put disruptions as high as 1,350). Palermo and Comiso have handled diverted traffic, while travellers should check current status with airlines, expect possible rebooking or refunds under extraordinary circumstances, and review travel-insurance coverage for natural-disaster disruptions as authorities monitor ash and aviation alerts.
Two divers off Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, accidentally discovered a Roman-era shipwreck buried in a mound of amphorae about 21 meters deep. The cargo includes hundreds of amphorae (mostly Dressel 1A), two large lead anchors, and a lead pipe, dating the site to the 2nd–1st centuries BCE. Italian authorities have created a 3D survey and will continue investigations, highlighting ancient Mediterranean trade routes and cultural exchanges.
Divers off Sicily uncovered a Roman-era shipwreck dating to the 1st–2nd century BC, containing hundreds of amphorae and other artifacts that could illuminate ancient Mediterranean trade routes. The discovery sits about 3 miles off Sicily’s western coast at roughly 150 feet deep and is being documented and protected as researchers study its historical context, with officials calling it a major underwater archaeological find.
A 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck near Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, carrying about 500 Dressel 1A amphorae (likely wine) was found at ~46 meters depth. The 21 by 6-meter vessel is deemed a major underwater archaeological find, with scientists set to document its date, origin, and destination and to protect the site, highlighting the Mediterranean’s ancient trade networks and Sicily’s rich underwater heritage.
Divers off Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, uncovered a Roman-era shipwreck dating to the 2nd or 1st century BC, containing hundreds of clay jars (amphorae) used for goods like wine and olive oil; the find spans roughly 70 feet long by 20 feet wide and over 6 feet tall, and authorities call it one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries in recent years.
Italian divers have uncovered a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck off Sicily near Mazara del Vallo at about 46 meters depth, its hull loaded with hundreds of well-preserved amphorae used for wine, olive oil or grain. Dating to the 2nd–1st century BC, the wreck is being safeguarded by Italy's culture ministry and the Carabinieri as experts investigate its cargo and significance.
A Roman-era shipwreck dating to the 2nd–1st centuries BC was found about 3 miles off Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, at 46 meters depth, with hundreds of amphorae (mostly Dressel 1A) and two lead anchors. Culture Minister Giuli called it extraordinary; authorities will document, protect, and study the site further.
Mount Etna blasted ash into the Sicilian sky, with emissions from the Voragine crater rising to about 1.5 km. The eruption led to the temporary closure of Catania Fontanarossa airport and cancellations/rescheduling of ITA Airways flights, as authorities warned the ash cloud could drift south in the coming hours.
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner posted a gallery from their second wedding ceremony in Palermo, Sicily, at Villa Valguarnera, featuring intimate moments with about 300 guests and a serenade from Elton John; the Sicilian celebration followed their earlier London ceremony and Turner engagement in 2025.
Dua Lipa wore a feather-and-crystal-embellished Chanel haute couture gown by Matthieu Blazy for her Sicily wedding, featuring a dramatic low back, feather-dappled train and a feathered headpiece with a long embroidered veil; the ceremony followed a London civil wedding, with fashion-forward photos offering multiple angles of the dress.