Italy has taken a turn to the right after Giorgia Meloni's Eurosceptic populist party swept to victory in general elections, putting the one-time Benito Mussolini admirer on course to become the first woman to lead the country.
Ms Meloni's Brothers of Italy party, which has neo-fascist roots, is set to win around 26 per cent of the vote after Sunday's election, while her wider coalition secured a clear majority in parliament.
