Russian TV host brands Meloni ‘fascist scum,’ sparking diplomatic fracas

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani denounced the “extremely serious and offensive statements” broadcast on Russian state television.

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EU to cut Venice Biennale funding over Russia’s participation, Kallas says

The Italian art exhibition is set to host Russia for the first time since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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Trump turns against ‘unacceptable’ Meloni

This week’s rift puts a very public dent in the Italian leader’s relationship with the U.S. — but it could prove beneficial domestically.

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'Losing gracefully', according to Giorgia Meloni: Never so agreeable as when she yields 😇

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Italy’s Meloni pivots away from Trump as she looks to reset her premiership

The speech comes after the government lost a referendum on justice reform that many considered a vote on the prime minister herself.

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Italy’s Giorgia Meloni attempts political reset after referendum defeat

Facing voter backlash and an energy-driven economic squeeze, the prime minister is recalibrating her ties with Washington

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Italian football chief resigns after World Cup debacle provoked political outcry

Members of Giorgia Meloni’s coalition urged Gabriele Gravina to step down after Italy lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina earlier this week.

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Italy’s World Cup fiasco sparks political fury

Fallout from Bosnia defeat was the first thing on the parliamentary agenda Wednesday morning.

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Italy’s opposition sees its chance to beat Meloni. But it needs a leader, and a plan.

In losing a referendum, the prime minister showed she is vulnerable. But the opposition will need to unite if it is to seize the political momentum and topple her.

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Meloni cleans house after referendum loss

Two senior figures in Meloni’s justice ministry who are under criminal investigation resigned Tuesday, with the PM pushing for a cabinet minister to stand down as well.

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