Opera star Andrea Bocelli gave a solo performance from the empty Duomo cathedral in Milan, in a move to unite people during the coronavirus lockdown.
The "Music for Hope" performance was livestreamed on YouTube for millions around the world to witness as they observed Easter Sunday.
Bocelli was joined by cathedral organist Emanuele Vianelli as he sang Ave Maria, Amazing Grace and Sancta Maria.
Italy has been the hardest hit in the coronavirus crisis, with more than 19,800 deaths.
UK author David Walliams dropped by publisher over harassment allegations
David Walliams, a bestselling British children's author, was dropped by HarperCollins UK after the Daily Telegraph reported the publisher had investigated claims he had harassed some of its junior female employees.
Prince Harry and Meghan to revamp Archewell charitable arm
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are to revamp their charitable organisation with the aim of expanding the royal couple's global philanthropic work, their spokesperson said on Friday.
Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner appears in court on charges he murdered parents
The younger son of Hollywood filmmaker and political luminary Rob Reiner made his first court appearance on Wednesday, charged with double murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents, but the arraignment was postponed for three weeks, and he did not enter a plea.
Warner Bros Discovery board rejects rival bid from Paramount
Warner Bros Discovery's board rejected Paramount Skydance's $108.4 billion hostile bid on Wednesday, saying it failed to provide adequate financing assurances.
Filmmaker Rob Reiner's son charged with murder in parents' slaying
The younger son of Hollywood filmmaker and political activist Rob Reiner has been formally charged on Tuesday with first-degree murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents, who were found slain in their Los Angeles home over the weekend.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened two new bridges at Trade Centre Roundabout, cutting journey times by up to 80 per cent and easing congestion at one of the city’s busiest junctions.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for an end to hostilities in Sudan at the start of the new year, to allow humanitarian aid to reach those in need.
The UAE has become the second country in the world to approve the use of Itvisma to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in eligible adults and children aged two years and above.
