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How Giorgia Meloni’s cosy relations with Donald Trump turned sour

With an eye on elections in 2027, Italy’s far-right PM appears to be making a tactful pivot away from US president

The Guardian - UK

'I thought she had courage': Trump says his relationship with Italy's Meloni 'no longer same' after Pope snub

Donald Trump criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for not supporting him in his dispute with the Pope, stating their relationship has turned negative. Meloni, however, has expressed solidarity with Pope Francis, calling Trump's remarks "unacceptable." Despite the flap, an Italian minister affirmed that US-Italy relations remain strong.

The Times of India

Ukraine and Italy pledge to work together to boost defence and drone production

Zelenskyy is pressing European countries to join the PURL programme, launched last year, that allows Ukraine to receive US equipment financed by European countries.

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Trump and Meloni: From close relations to a transatlantic crisis

The relationship between Trump and Meloni was typified by warm handshakes and even warmer words until the US leader did something considered by most Italians to be unthinkable: he criticised the pope.

Euronews

Trump launches new attack against Pope Leo over Iran: ‘Someone tell him they killed 42,000 protesters’

The Pope vowed to continue speaking out against war despite Donald Trump’s public and ongoing criticism

The Independent UK

Trump accuses Italy’s Meloni of not having 'courage' to back Iran war

Donald Trump attacks European ally Meloni for refusing to back the war on Iran and for defending Pope Leo XIV, sparking a rare show of unity among Italian parties.

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Life after Orbán: How his crushing defeat is set to transform EU power dynamics

The Hungarian election has brought the Viktor Orbán era to an abrupt end. His defeat is set to transform the power dynamics at the EU table.

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Donald Trump Accuses Meloni Of 'Lacking Courage' Over Iran, Straining US-Italy Alliance

Explore the growing tensions between the US and Italy as Trump criticizes Meloni's stance on Iran, highlighting a significant diplomatic rift.

International Business Times UK

Trump Slams Giorgia Meloni After Pope Clash, Calls Italian Leader "Unacceptable"

President Donald Trump slammed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after she criticized him for his feud with Pope Leo XIV.

International Business Times

‘A pope who uses his brain’: Vatican locals and visitors take sides in Leo v Trump spat

While some US visitors back their president, shopkeepers who serve the papacy and tourists support the pontiff

The Guardian - UK

Trump accuses ally Meloni of lacking courage for not joining attacks on Iran

Remarks come as Italian PM suspends defence agreement with Israel amid growing domestic pressure over conflict

The Guardian - UK

Trump ally Meloni hits back Pope Leo attacks

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has again defended Pope Leo after escalating attacks from President Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

‘Victory for democracy’: Trump’s friend Viktor Orbán humiliated after people reject him, Obama leads the celebration

One more far-right pillar down.

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Italy halts Israel defence agreement renewal, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says

Rome froze its defence deal with Israel on Tuesday after an incident in Lebanon involving a UN peacekeepers convoy and sharp criticism from Antonio Tajani over attacks on Lebanese civilians in Israel's ongoing war against Hezbollah.

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Trump refuses to apologise after clash with Pope Leo XIV over Iran war

Despite widespread criticism including Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's rare rebuke after the US president lambasted the US-born pontiff for being "weak on crime," Trump said no to an apology to the Catholic Church's Holy Father while reiterating his claims.

The Guardian - UK

I do not fear Trump, says Pope Leo after US president calls him ‘weak’

Leader of Catholic church says he will continue to speak out against war after president’s extraordinary criticism

The Guardian - UK

Viktor Orbán is gone. What does his fall mean for Europe? Our panel responds

Hungary’s return to democracy will be hard. But the impact of Péter Magyar’s decisive victory could be profound, inside the country and beyond

International Business Times UK

Orban Loses, Iran Walks Out, Pope Dies — Has JD Vance Truly Been Cursed?

Vice President JD Vance's recent diplomatic tour coincided with a series of unfortunate events, including the passing of Pope Francis and the electoral defeat of Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán.

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France's Macron and Pope Leo XIV hold first meeting at the Vatican

Macron's visit to Rome notably excluded any meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The Elysée defined the visit as "republican and secular" with no bilateral political meetings with the Italian government planned.

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Why did Italy deny US bombers access to an Italian airbase?

Claims circulating online suggest Italy denied US military aircraft access to the Sigonella base in Sicily for political reasons linked to the war in Iran. However, official statements and reporting from multiple sources indicate the situation is more procedural than political.

The Guardian - UK

‘Italy has the best benefits’: Milan takes on Dubai as home for the super-rich

With the UAE under fire from Iranian missiles, wealthy investors are turning to Italy’s flat-tax haven

The Independent UK

Meloni hails arrest of top crime family suspect after raid at an Italian resort

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has praised police after the arrest of alleged organized crime boss Roberto Mazzarella

Euronews

Meloni in the Gulf: harmony on gas and defence with Qatar, the Emirates and Saudi Arabia

The focus of the talks of Italian prime minister with Qatar, the Emirates and Saudi Arabia was the restoration of energy supplies and security in Hormuz. Italy offered technical support for affected infrastructure and defence against Iranian raids.

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Europe and Africa look beyond aid toward a partnership of interest

For decades, Europe has been a key partner to Africa, providing aid development support and shaping governance frameworks, but critics say the model is out of step with a changing global reality.

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‘Raise our heads and resist’: how Europe’s civil society is fighting back against the far right

Rightwing parties are using parliamentary queries, legal traps and policing to target NGOs and stifle dissent

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