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Mount Etna erupts mid-tourist season (Image source: Reuters) On June 2, 2025, Italy’s iconic Mount Etna erupted violently, sending a towering plume of volcanic ash into the sky and prompting immediate emergency measures across eastern Sicily. The sudden eruption not only startled tourists but also caused widespread panic and significant disruption to the region’s thriving tourism industry. Popular among adventurers, …

Volcanic steam rises from Mount Etna, as seen from Milo, Italy, June 2, 2025. — Reuters A huge plume of ash, gas and rock spewed forth on Monday from Italy’s Mount Etna as authorities warned people to steer clear of Europe’s largest active volcano. Sicily’s Mount Etna has been active recently but Monday’s eruption was the most dramatic, with experts …

A huge plume of ash, gas and rock spewed forth Monday from Italy’s Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, after a portion of its southeastern crater likely collapsed, authorities said. Images showed a massive grey cloud billow forth from the volcano on the island of Sicily, beginning about 11:24am local time (0924 GMT), according to the National Institute of Geophysics …

Jack Wilkinson @jacktwilkinson France see off Scotland to clinch 2025 Six Nations title; first title since 2022 for Les Bleus sealed; victory came after England and Ireland had won earlier on Super Saturday as three teams finished the tournament with four wins out of five Last Updated: 15/03/25 10:11pm France were crowned 2025 Six Nations champions France regained the Six …

Louis Bielle-Biarrey (two), Paul Boudehent, Oscar Jegou, Damian Penaud score tries as France fight from 13-8 behind in second half to beat Ireland 42-27, ending hosts’ Six Nations Grand Slam hopes; Antoine Dupont limped off with a knee injury but Les Bleus were too strong anyway By Michael Cantillon Last Updated: 08/03/25 4:17pm Electric wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored twice as …

Jack Wilkinson @jacktwilkinson Wales lose to Italy in successive Six Nations matches for first time as alarming slump plunges to new depths; Ange Capuozzo try and five Tommaso Allan penalties earn Italy deserved victory, defeat could spell consecutive wooden spoons for Wales and have ramifications for Warren Gatland Last Updated: 08/02/25 4:21pm Wales slumped to another disappointing loss Wales fell …

Jack Wilkinson @jacktwilkinson Scotland make winning start to 2025 Six Nations; Huw Jones hat-trick and tries from Rory Darge and Ben White repel spirited Italy fightback; Scotland host Ireland and Italy entertain Wales in second round Last Updated: 01/02/25 4:24pm Huw Jones scored a hat-trick as Scotland came through a testing Six Nations opener against Italy Scotland survived an almighty …

Jack Wilkinson @jacktwilkinson Antoine Dupont inspires France to crushing victory over Wales in Paris with three try assists; Wales kept from scoring in Six Nations match for first time as seven France tries go unanswered Last Updated: 31/01/25 11:59pm Antoine Dupont starred as France thrashed Wales in Friday’s Six Nations opener in Paris Antoine Dupont stole the show on his …