Italian authorities have reopened a 42-year-old cold case involving the mysterious deaths of British socialite Jeanette Bishop May and her secretary Gabriella Guerin. Initially ruled as an accident due to hypothermia, the case is now being investigated as a double murder. The investigation has been reignited due to unresolved questions and new inquiries by the Carabinieri police. The case, which has long been surrounded by conspiracy theories involving the mafia, art theft, and connections to the Vatican, remains unsolved. Key witnesses, now elderly, are being re-interviewed as authorities hope to uncover new evidence before time runs out.

Italy has approved the extradition of Perry Kouroumblis, the prime suspect in the Easey Street murders, to Australia. The decision by Italy's Justice Minister Carlo Nordio follows an extradition request from Australia. Kouroumblis, who maintains his innocence, is currently held in Rome's Regina Coeli prison. The extradition awaits final approval from a Rome judge, expected soon, allowing Victorian detectives to transfer him to Melbourne. Kouroumblis, a dual Greek and Australian citizen, was arrested in Rome after an Interpol alert, having previously evaded extradition from Greece due to legal limitations.

Italian authorities have reopened the investigation into the mysterious deaths of British socialite Jeanette Bishop May and her secretary Gabriella Guerin, who disappeared in the Sibillini Mountains in 1980. Initially ruled as accidental deaths due to hypothermia, the case was later declared a double murder by unknown perpetrators. The renewed inquiry, led by Colonel Raffaele Ruocco and regional chief prosecutor Giovanni Fabrizio Narbone, aims to gather new evidence and witness testimonies. The case, which has long been shrouded in conspiracy theories involving the mafia, art theft, and connections to the Vatican, remains unsolved, with local residents and former investigators divided on whether the deaths were due to misfortune or foul play.

The Italian government's plan to process migrants in Albania faces legal challenges, with a Sicilian court blocking a detention order for an Egyptian asylum seeker, citing human rights concerns in Egypt. Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini criticized 'Communist judges' for hindering the scheme, while Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni remains committed to the offshore processing plan. The European Union Court of Justice is involved in determining the legality of Italy's designation of 'safe' countries for repatriation. The scheme, costing €670 million, aims to process 36,000 migrants annually, and is closely watched by the EU and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Italian investigators have reopened the case of Baroness de Rothschild's unsolved murder from 1982. Police are set to hear testimonies from witnesses who last saw Jeanette Bishop May before she disappeared in a snowstorm. The investigation aims to uncover new evidence and insights into the decades-old mystery.

Amanda Knox faces accusations of profiting from the murder of her former roommate, Meredith Kercher, as a new TV series about the 2007 killing begins filming in Italy. The production is taking place in Orvieto and Perugia, where the murder occurred. The series has sparked controversy over Knox's involvement and the potential financial gains she may receive.

Italian investigators have reopened the investigation into the mysterious deaths of Jeanette Bishop May, former Lady de Rothschild, and her secretary Gabriella Guerin, who disappeared in 1980 during a snowstorm in Italy. Their bodies were found 14 months later, leading to speculation about mafia involvement and connections to other high-profile cases, including the death of Vatican banker Roberto Calvi. The investigation, led by prosecutor Giovanni Fabrizio Narbone, aims to uncover new evidence by re-examining old records and interviewing witnesses. Previous inquiries suggested hypothermia as the cause of death, but later findings indicated a double murder.

Amanda Knox returned to Italy for the first time in eight years to speak at a 'trial by media' conference, sparking media attention and criticism from Meredith Kercher's family lawyer, Francesco Maresca, who called the visit 'untimely and inappropriate.' Knox, who was acquitted of Kercher's murder by Italy's Supreme Court, has faced intense scrutiny and has been accused of using her case for publicity. She has become a journalist and commentator, and a Netflix documentary has raised questions about her behavior. Rudy Guede remains the only person convicted of the murder, and Knox has been awarded compensation by Europe's top human rights court for inadequate legal representation during her initial questioning.

Venice will install speed cameras along its canals to enforce speed limits following a series of serious accidents. The new measures, backed by local lawmakers, aim to improve safety and protect the city's delicate lagoon ecosystem. The initiative, which still requires final parliamentary approval, introduces the Barcavelox speed camera to monitor boat speeds. The announcement comes as Venice prepares for its annual Carnevale, highlighting the urgency of addressing boat traffic and safety concerns.

Italian right-wing newspaper Libero named Giorgia Meloni, the country's first female prime minister, as its 'Man of the Year,' sparking controversy. Critics, including political opponents and women's rights activists, accused the paper of gender insensitivity and Meloni of not adequately supporting women. The article, written by Mario Sechi, praised Meloni for overcoming gender barriers. Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano defended the title, while opposition figures like Elly Schlein and Elisabetta Piccolotti condemned it. Meloni has not commented on the article.