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Italy’s far-right Meloni becomes country’s first woman to lead government

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni was named Italian prime minister on Friday, becoming the first woman to head a government in Italy. Her appointment is an historic event for the eurozone's third largest economy and for the Brothers of Italy party, which has never been in government.

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Right-wing Meloni sworn in as Italy's first woman prime minister

Giorgia Meloni was sworn in as Italy's first woman prime minister on Saturday alongside her cabinet team, giving the country its most right-wing government since World War Two.

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Meloni gets mandate to become Italy's first female premier

ROME — Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy’s first female prime minister, heading its most right-wing government since World War II after President Sergio Mattarella tasked her to form an administration.

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Italy's Meloni accepts mandate to form govt, set to become country’s first woman PM

Giorgia Meloni has accepted a mandate to form Italy’s next government, a presidential official said on Friday, paving the way for her to become the country’s first woman prime minister.

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Italy's Meloni accepts mandate to form new government

Giorgia Meloni has accepted a mandate to form Italy's next government, a presidential official said on Friday, paving the way for her to become the country's first woman prime minister.

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Italy's president summons Meloni, expected to give her mandate to form new govt

Italy's President Sergio Mattarella has summoned rightist leader Giorgia Meloni for talks later on Friday - a move widely expected to lead to her being given a mandate to form a new government.

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History-maker Giorgia Meloni becomes Italy’s first female PM

Far right figure Meloni has accepted a mandate to form a new government

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Italian far-right leader says she is ready to govern

Italian far-right leader Giorgia Meloni says she and her allies have asked the nation’s president to give her the mandate to assemble a new government

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Italy's right asks president to name Meloni prime minister

Giorgia Meloni said on Friday her rightist coalition had asked President Sergio Mattarella to name her as Italian prime minister following its Sept. 25 election victory.

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Meloni takes charge as PM as Italy swings to the right

Giorgia Meloni was on Friday named as Italy's first woman prime minister and chose her cabinet team, setting her seal on the country's most right-wing government since World War Two.

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Italy’s far-right coalition in turmoil over Berlusconi Ukraine comments

Former Italian PM accused Ukraine’s president of provoking Russian invasion in leaked recording

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Italy's feuding right-wing leaders aim somehow to govern

Italy's president has begun formal consultations with the aim of quickly giving the country a new government

The Independent UK

Italian president to hold govt consultations on Oct. 20-21

Consultations on the formation of Italy's new government, which is widely expected to be led by nationalist leader Giorgia Meloni, will be held on Oct. 20 and 21, President Sergio Mattarella's office said on Wednesday.

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EXPLAINER: Rituals play role in creating Italian government

Forming a new government in Italy involves time and decades-old rituals

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A ‘seismic’ shift: Will Meloni’s Italy turn its back on Europe?

The results of Italy's general election could alter the balance of power within the EU, with far-right, eurosceptic parties set to helm the next government in Rome. Italy is making something of a U-turn from Mario Draghi’s premiership, which put Italy back in the driving seat of Europe and bolstered…

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Far right looks for victory as Italy goes to the polls

Italians are voting Sunday on whether to usher in the country's most right-wing government since World War II. The election, which could bring eurosceptic populists to the heart of Europe, is being closely scrutinised across the EU.

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EXPLAINER: Italian election only part of picking government

Sunday's parliamentary election will determine who next governs major industrial economy and key NATO member Italy

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World leaders arrive at Royal Hospital in Chelsea before travelling to Westminster Abbey for funeral

The Italian president Sergio Mattarella was among the last to arrive in Chelsea in a chauffeur-driven Maserati with the number plate ITA 1

Irish Mirror

Who is attending the Queen's funeral - Irish interest to world leaders and selected celebrities

World leaders have descended on London to pay their respects to the late monarch as Britain takes on its largest security operation in history

The Independent UK

Who will attend the Queen’s funeral?

Up to 2,000 people will attend Monday’s funeral

Daily Mirror

Full guest list for Queen's funeral as world leaders descend on London

US president Joe Biden and Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako were among the first of more than 100 royals, heads of state and diplomats attending to arrive in the UK

The Independent UK

Who will attend the Queen’s funeral?

Up to 2,000 people will attend Monday’s funeral

Daily Mirror

Sebastian Vettel told he has "offended" all Italians as apology demanded from F1 star

Vettel was very critical of the fly-by which took place before the Italian Grand Prix, and had accused the country's president of making the request with his "ego"

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Italian president backs North Macedonia's EU membership bid

Italian president Sergio Mattarella has joined a long list of officials voicing support for North Macedonia joining the European Union, together with other Western Balkan countries

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