Worker dies in Rome tower collapse
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The new director of Rome’s Colosseum, has rejected reports that the ancient site will host electronic dance music parties.
Italy summoned Russia's deputy ambassador on Tuesday to protest at what it said were "vulgar" remarks by Moscow's foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who linked the collapse of a tower in Rome to Italy's military support for Ukraine.
Travel comes with risks, especially when exploring ancient sites. Just last month, a Japanese tourist fatally fell from one of Rome's most visited attractions.
A worker was hospitalised with serious injuries following the partial collapse on Monday of a medieval tower under renovation in central Rome near the Colosseum, ANSA news agency reported. Two more workers were lightly hurt and declined to be taken to hospital,