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Battered buck fires demand for miners as prices surge

23.11.09
Fresh weakness in the dollar gave a further boost to commodity prices which, in turn, brought in the buyers for mining shares... more

England to feel backlash from Dan Carter's ban

20.11.09
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter fired an ominous warning to England by declaring he is fit, fresh and ready to take out his frustration on Martin Johnson's men at Twickenham... more

Ferrero ‘hungers for £5bn Cadbury chewing gum unit’

20.11.09
Italian chocolate maker Ferrero could be interested in Cadbury’s gum and candy division, a unit worth about £5 billion, in a possible joint takeover bid, business daily Il Sole 24 Ore said ... more

Ferrero 'hungers for £5bn Cadbury chewing gum unit'

20.11.09
Italian chocolate maker Ferrero could be interested in Cadbury's gum and candy division, a unit worth about £5 billion, in a possible joint takeover bid... more

Milan has eyes for design

19.11.09
To best appreciate Italians' mix of lifestyle and creativity, head for the fashionable North's studios and showrooms, says Lee Marshall... more

Alberto Aquilani desperate to make first Liverpool start

19.11.09
Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani may have to be patient for a little longer before getting his first start for Liverpool since his £20million summer move from Roma... more

Where to eat: Supersandwiches

19.11.09
There are times when a simple sandwich will not hit the spot. Those are the times to turn to the baguette, Bánh Mi or belly-bursting wrap.... more

Liam Gallagher: My new demos are better than any Oasis songs

19.11.09
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has revealed he is working on new songs.... more

The best books of the year

19.11.09
Our reviewers name the titles that have meant the most to them over the past 12 months... more

We may bid for Cadbury, say Hershey and Ferrero

18.11.09
A foreign takeover of Cadbury looked all but certain tonight after US giant Hershey and Italy’s Ferrero confirmed they are considering bids to counter the low-ball offer from Kraft ... more

Harry Redknapp laments lack of opportunities for young managers

18.11.09
Harry Redknapp believes the Premier League is hurtling to a world of blanket billionaires in which young English managers have no presence... more

New Zealand still believe Jonny Wilkinson can reboot England’s fortunes

18.11.09
Rodney So’oialo admits the All Blacks are still living in fear of Jonny Wilkinson, even though England appear to be in disarray following the first two autumn internationals... more

Robbie Keane must light fuse if Irish are to reach their finals goal

18.11.09
Video: Republic of Ireland look to their captain for inspiration tonight as they bid to overturn a 1-0 deficit in France to reach next year’s World Cup... more

Three top Italian wines

29.10.09
It's the sheer individuality of so many Italian wines that is so thrilling... more

Italy's Right starts move towards ban on burkas

07.10.09
Italy is considering introducing a law which would make wearing a burka illegal... more

Three British bikers killed in head-on crash in Italy

23.09.09
Three British motorcyclists were killed and another left fighting for her life after a crash while on a touring holiday in northern Italy... more

Afghan heroes given state funeral

21.09.09
Touching tribute to dead soldier as Italy gives a state funeral in Rome for the six soldiers killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan... more

Gaddafi to meet Italy's top 700 women

10.06.09
Muammar Gaddafi begins his first visit to Italy - heralding improved relations between Libya and its former colonial power... more

Students flee Italian earthquake in pyjamas

06.04.09
A massive earthquake hit central Italy killing more than 90 people and leaving more than 50,000 homeless... more

Six Nations Friday fixture retained

02.04.09
Rugby union: Wales will play France on a Friday night at the Millennium Stadium in next year’s Six Nations ... more

Meningitis jabs recalled in contamination alert

26.02.09
Batches of a meningitis C vaccine have been recalled following a contamination scare... more

The spit may have gone but we miss that polish

13.02.09
Rugby union: Let's be honest, the only chance England have of winning is if Wales throw it away and I don't believe the Cardiff crowd will allow them to do that... more

You'll wolf it down at Bocca Di Lupo

28.01.09
In italy, for luck they say "bocca di lupo", which means "into the mouth of the wolf". But the proprietors of this new italian don't need luck.... more

This is no time for us to join euro

16.12.08
Timing would appear not to be the Prime Minister's strong suit. It would be typically British to apply to join the club just when the others are thinking of leaving... more

Hot Rod Stewart, what's with the outfit?

25.11.08
Rod Stewart went out on the town wearing a particularly odd outfit.... more

Cost row threatens EU climate strategy

16.10.08
EU plans to fight climate change were in danger of collapse in a row over the cost... more

It's a wrap: Joely Richardson makes a splash poolside in a black bikini and pink sarong

17.07.08
Actress Joely Richardson unveiled her bikini body as she enjoyed the sunshine poolside at the Ischia music and film festival. ... more

Italian gamble a loser for Hills

02.07.08
William Hill's plans to conquer the European betting markets are looking a little over-ambitious as it pulled out of Italy and wrote off £1 million of wasted investment... more

London's best Italian restaurants

18.06.08
Go on our authentic taste tour of Italy - without ever having to leave London. Ursula Hirschkorn reveals some of the capital's best Italian restaurants.... more

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