Capital of Umbria and the province; river-crossed medieval and university city
The show Amanda Knox: Cartwheel at Edinburgh Fringe has attracted controversy as supporters claim it addresses wrongful imprisonment while opponents argue it turns a violent crime into entertainment. The Kercher family has urged withdrawal, calling the portrayal offensive. Knox defends the project as a reflection on justice and motherhood.
Green MPs and unions are pressing for legally binding maximum indoor temperatures amid recurring heatwaves. Legislation would create an independent body to set safe thresholds and detail implementation, with cross-party backing and comparisons to Spain. Government says it will study the issue further.