Italy sends first asylum seekers to Albania under controversial pact Men from countries deemed safe are transferred to Albania to have asylum claims processed The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2024
How did a ‘bank snooping’ scandal ensnare politicians in Italy? Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says her opponents want to derail democracy – but is that true? Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2024
Afternoon Update: Bruce Lehrmann ‘arguably Australia’s most hated man’; shooters to target feral cats; and a punk fish that prefers to walk Lehrmann’s lawyer, Zali Burrows, said her client is too ‘scared’ to attend court since becoming ‘arguably Australia’s most hated man’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2024
UNIFIL says Israeli military forced entry at base in southern Lebanon UNIFIL says two Israeli tanks ‘destroyed the position’s main gate and forcibly entered the position’. Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2024
Middle East latest: Iran indirectly threatens US forces against operating in Israel Iran’s foreign minister has indirectly threatened U.S. forces potentially operating in Israel The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2024
Enrico Berlinguer: the 1970s communist hero inspiring Italy’s youth – and the far right Italian PM Giorgia Meloni among those admiring Berlinguer as new film and exhibitions celebrate his role as a unifier The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2024
Leaders of Jordan and southern Europe want Lebanon's army to reassert itself in the country's south The leaders of nine southern European Union countries on Friday pledged support for Lebanon’s armed forces to reassert control over the country’s southern territory in hopes of bringing peace to an area plagued by fighting between Israel and Hezbollah The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024
Italian migration centres open in Albania under controversial deal Fears agreement will set dangerous EU precedent with up to 3,000 men a month held during asylum processing The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 959 As the war enters its 959th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy presents ‘victory plan’ to European allies as long-range strikes discussed UK says no change to position on Storm Shadow missiles; Ukrainian journalist dies in Russian detention. What we know on day 961 The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2024
Zelensky To Meet Pope, Scholz As Whirlwind Europe Tour Ends Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will on Friday meet Pope Francis and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as he ends a whirlwind tour of Europe aimed at drumming up support ahead of a tough winter. International Business Times · Oct 11, 2024
Italian Prime Minister Condemns Israeli Forces' Actions In Lebanon Italian PM condemns Israeli firing on peacekeeper bases in Lebanon, sparking diplomatic actions and concerns over escalating tensions. Top News · Oct 10, 2024
Italy To Open Migrant Processing Centers In Albania In October Italy and Albania to open migrant processing centers in October to combat human trafficking and streamline asylum applications. Top News · Oct 9, 2024
World leaders mark first anniversary of 7 October attack on Israel Pope and UN secretary general call for end to fighting as governments and individuals commemorate attack by Hamas The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024 Countries around the world commemorate the anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel Vigils, commemorations and acts of remembrance are being held across the world to mark a year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel as leaders call for an end to antisemitism and the release of Israeli hostages
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2024 Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversary Crowds are taking part in pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protests and memorial events across the world on the eve of the first anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024 Milan appeals against ‘grotesque’ move to rename airport after Berlusconi City authorities take case to Lombardy regional court in effort to block initiative by Matteo Salvini
Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2024 'A fool for love': a look back at Elon Musk's storied relationship history As the Tesla CEO makes headlines with reported plans for a ‘legion’ of children, Emma Loffhagen takes a look back at the tech billionaire’s storied relationship history
The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2024 Five Great Reads: Chappell Roan, a WhatsApp journey, and Italy’s ‘shapeshifter’ prime minister Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Claire Keenan
The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2024 Italy revives policy of failing badly behaved pupils to ‘bring back respect’ ‘Grades for conduct’, similar to a law introduced by Mussolini, aims to tackle rising aggression towards teachers
Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2024 Elon Musk denies 'romantic relationship' with Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni Elon Musk lovebombed Giorgia Meloni during a black-tie award ceremony on Monday
Fortune · Sep 26, 2024 Why has Elon Musk been snubbed by the U.K.’s major investment summit? It is understood that Musk wasn’t added to the list after he weighed in on race riots in the U.K. over the summer.
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024 Elon Musk denies romantic relationship with Giorgia Meloni after Italian PM calls him ‘precious genius’ Musk presented Melon with a Global Citizens Award in New York City on September 23
The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2024 Demonstrations being held in Italy against ‘repressive’ security bill Bill by Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government comes down hard on climate activists and migrants
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2024 Meloni-themed restaurant opens near asylum-seeker camp in Albania Trattoria Meloni contains 70 portraits of Italian PM and is near site where arrivals to the EU are processed