Defying the naysayers, a flood barrier has protected Venice from a high tide for a second time, rising up from the lagoon floor on Thursday as strong winds started to push water into the city.

A long-delayed flood barrier successfully protected Venice from a high tide for the first time on Saturday, bringing relief and smiles to the lagoon city following years of repeated inundations.

One missing as flash floods hit Sicilian town, Venice opera house criticised for hiring conductor with government ties, and ...

VENICE – Once complete, Venice’s new Fire Station 2 – built on five acres next to the city's Police Department – will be an integral part of a 15-acre public safety campus and expanded emergency ...

Gulfstream jets owned by Kim Kardashian and Oprah are among those that have landed in Venice this week ahead of Jeff Bezos' marriage to Lauren Sánchez.