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Dozens of migrants have been killed in a shipwreck off the coast of Italy

Officials feared the death toll could top 100 since some survivors indicated the boat had as many as 200 passengers when it set out from Turkey, United Nations refugee and migration agencies said.

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Migrant boat breaks apart off Italy; many dead, 58 survivors

Authorities say the Italian coast guard and firefighters have recovered more than 30 bodies after a wooden migrant boat broke apart in rough seas near the southern coast of Italy’s mainland

The Independent UK

Italy's Meloni backs Ukraine on Kyiv visit but rules out sending planes

Italy will keep supporting Ukraine in resisting Russian attacks but has no plans to offer fighter jets, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday during a visit to Kyiv.

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China’s Xi Plans ‘Peace Speech’ on Ukraine Invasion Anniversary, Italy Min Says

China's President Xi Jinping will deliver a "peace speech" on the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Italy's foreign minister said on Friday, citing top diplomat Wang Yi. Wang Yi "told me that Xi will deliver a peace speech on the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine" on Feb. 24,…

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Italy's Meloni triumphs in regional votes, strengthens grip on power

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her coalition allies secured emphatic election wins in the two wealthiest regions of the country on Monday, strengthening the right's grip on power amid growing voter apathy.

Reuters

Zelenskiy's planned appearance at Italian song fest sparks criticism

A planned guest appearance by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at Italy's biggest showbiz event - the Sanremo song festival - is attracting cross-party criticism in a country where public support for Kyiv's war effort is at best lukewarm.

Reuters

Regional Australia Institute calls for national population strategy for regions

The chief economist of the Regional Australia Institute says the federal government needs to ensure enough overseas migrant populations are flowing into non-metropolitan areas.

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Survivor of deadly Ischia landslide describes huge roar

A survivor of a weekend landslide that killed eight people and left four missing on the Italian resort island of Ischia has described the horror of awakening to a “thunderous roar” as the mass of loosened earth approached

The Independent UK

‘Super anxiety-inducing’: Rents are a national crisis with Hobart worst in the country

Rental affordability has tanked nationwide, with tenants in many cities and regions slugged with prolonged periods of rapidly rising rents.

The New Daily

Italy landslide kills at least 8 including newborn baby and girl, 5, in holiday hotspot

A landslide on the island of Ischia off the coast of Naples, Italy, forced 230 people to relocate after destroying buildings and pushing vehicles into the sea. The youngest victim was just 22 days old

Daily Mirror

Landslide kills at least seven on Italy's Ischia island

At least seven people, including a newborn baby and two children, were killed on the southern Italian holiday island of Ischia after a landslide caused by torrential rain devastated a small town, an official said on Sunday.

Reuters

Landslide Kills at Least 3 on Italy's Ischia

At least three people, including a young girl, were killed on the southern Italian holiday island of Ischia after a landslide caused by torrential rain devastated a small town, the office of the prefect of Naples said on Sunday. Emergency workers stepped up search efforts a day after a landslide…

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At least seven killed by landslide on Italy’s Ischia island

Five other people remain missing, local officials say, after heavy rains trigger ‘a waterfall of water and mud’.

Al Jazeera

Multi-storey ‘erotic centre’ set to replace Amsterdam red light district – if locals can agree where

The city authorities have commissioned a complex with bars, restaurants, theatres and rooms for sex workers – but nobody wants it in their backyard

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Male or female title? Italy's new PM Meloni stirs gender debate

Giorgia Meloni is Italy's first woman prime minister, but she is choosing to refer to herself using the masculine form of her new title - sparking a debate on the issues of female empowerment and political correctness.

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Regional Australia Institute pushes for regional population to grow by 500,000

Regional Australia Institute's Rebalance the Nation project pushes for more migration to help regions thrive and grow, but that's raising eyebrows in areas struggling with severe shortages.

The Independent UK

Berlusconi, on eve of Italian election, says Putin was ‘pushed into war’ with Ukraine

Putin wanted ‘a government of decent people’, says Italian

Reuters

Putin invaded to put 'decent people' in Kyiv, says Italy's Berlusconi

Russian President Vladimir Putin was "pushed" into invading Ukraine and wanted to put "decent people" in charge of Kyiv, former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi has said, drawing fierce criticism just ahead of Italy's election.

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Italy's conservative alliance in lockstep, ready to govern, says Meloni

Italy's right-wing bloc will easily agree on major policy priorities despite recent disagreements if it wins this weekend's national election, the alliance's de facto leader, Giorgia Meloni, said on Tuesday.

Daily Mirror

'Water bomb' kills at least 10 as 16 inches of rain falls in just two hours

At least 10 people in Italy have died after flash flood swept through towns and villages following a "water bomb" of rainfall. Around 16 inches of rain fell in just two to three hours on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Italian politician demands ban on Peppa Pig episode showing lesbian couple

Brothers of Italy’s Federico Mollicone urges state broadcaster not to show episode with co-parenting polar bears

Reuters

Macron visits famed Disco Maghreb record shop on Algeria trip

French President Emmanuel Macron visited a celebrated record shop in Algeria on Saturday, an apparent overture to young Algerians during a trip aimed at easing what he called the "painful" history shared by the two countries.

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Dublin jobs: Restaurant association calls for recruitment of European staff for busy Christmas season

The Restaurants Association of Ireland has called for immediate action on recruiting for the Irish tourism and hospitality sectors

Reuters

Italy will keep supporting Ukraine if right wins vote, says Meloni

Italy will keep sending arms to Ukraine and back Kyiv in its war against Russia if the conservative bloc wins a forthcoming national election, the head of the most popular party in the alliance has said.

Reuters

Italy's national elections to be held on Sept. 25 -RAI reporter

Italy's national elections will be held on Sept. 25, the journalist who covers the Italian presidency for state broadcaster RAI said on Thursday.

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