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Italian PM vows to secure borders and approves bill allowing naval blockades

Legislation is latest step in crackdown by Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government on irregular migration

The Guardian - UK

European leaders clash over how to tackle threats from Trump and Russia

The 27-nation alliance has endured several economic and political threats in recent years

The Independent UK

‘Enemies of Italy’? Meloni’s rebuke of Olympics protesters shows ‘repressive’ drift, say critics

Opposition parties condemn security laws as ‘violation of the constitutional right to demonstrate’

The Guardian - UK

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Italy approves new migration bill including powers to impose 'naval blockades' on migrant ships

Italy’s conservative government led by Premier Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday has approved a bill introducing new measures aimed at fighting illegal immigration, including a so-called “naval blockade” for migrant ships trying to reach Italian shores

The Independent UK

The rise of ‘Merzoni’: How an alliance between Germany’s and Italy’s leaders is reshaping Europe

“Merzoni” isn’t a neologism that easily trips off the tongue, and it hasn’t fully taken hold in the world of European politics.

The Conversation

Should the EU speak directly with Putin? Leaders agree to disagree – for now

The idea of re-engaging with the Kremlin as part of the peace talks to end the war in Ukraine has sharply split EU countries, with some calling for a special envoy and others insisting that Russia make concessions first.

Euronews

Police deploy tear gas and water cannons as Winter Olympic protests over ICE and environmental concerns become violent

There is anger about environmental damage caused by preparations for the Games, and concerns about cost.

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Italian reporters to protest over boss’s gaffe-filled Olympic commentary

Director of state broadcaster Rai Sport welcomed viewers to wrong stadium and mistook Italian actor for Mariah Carey

The Guardian - UK

Winter Olympics live: Mia Brookes edged out for big air medal after Kirsty Muir misery

Team GB failed in their pursuit of a first medal of the Games with Mia Brookes and Kirsty Muir both edged off the podium

The Independent UK

Newsletter: Kallas urges Europe to make Russia ‘negotiate’ rather than ‘pretend to negotiate'

Also in this newsletter: Leaders gear up for talks on restoring Europe's waning competitiveness, and Socialist moderate wins landslide victory in Portugal's presidential run-off.

Euronews

Meloni condemns anti-Olympics actions in Milan, calling demonstrators 'enemies of Italy'

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has condemned recent anti-Olympics protests in Milan

The Independent UK

JD Vance gets booed at the Olympics, and Donald Trump’m says it was justified ‘in all fairness’

Of course, the first trick to refute it all was to call it "fake news."

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‘I’ve learned Italian since the last time I saw you’: JD Vance jokes with Italy’s Meloni during meeting

US Vice President JD Vance, attending the Winter Olympics in Italy, engaged in a lighthearted exchange with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Vance, on a diplomatic visit, jested about his Italian language skills during their meeting. The encounter occurred amidst evolving US-Europe relations, with Vance also attending the figure skating competition.

The Times of India

Vance attends Olympic skating, then meets with Italian Prime Minister Meloni

Vice President JD Vance met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Milan on Friday, part of his trip to the Olympics

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Giorgia Meloni’s face on a church mural is offensive – but not for the reason the Vatican thinks

When the likeness of the populist leader as an angel was painted into a cheesy tribute to Italy’s last king, it caused outrage. But far better artists have been similarly profane for centuries

The Guardian - UK

Thursday news quiz: graveyards, Grammys and Muppet Show guests

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Angel that looked like Giorgia Meloni removed from Rome church fresco

Vatican appears to have ordered removal of restored work, which artist confessed he had made to resemble PM

The Independent UK

Church angel resembling Giorgia Meloni painted over but mystery lingers

The unexpected depiction, part of recent renovations at the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina, prompted immediate investigations

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The Conversation

Winter Olympic security tightens as US-European tensions grow

Since the murder of 11 Israeli hostages at the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, security has been fundamental for games stakeholders.

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV faces first major crisis as traditional Catholics announce plans without Papal consent

For the Vatican, papal consent for the consecration of bishops is a fundamental doctrine, guaranteeing the lineage of apostolic succession from Christ’s original apostles

The Independent UK

Giorgia Meloni breaks silence over resemblance to restored church angel

The apparent likeness to the Italian premier has sparked condemnation from Italy’s Culture Ministry

The Independent UK

Church angel painting ‘resembling Giorgia Meloni’ prompts investigation

A restored painting of an angel in a church in Rome that appears to resemble Italian leader Giorgia Meloni has left some giggling and others up in arms.

Euronews

'I'm definitely not like an angel': Meloni jokes about cherub lookalike after uproar

Italy's culture ministry and the diocese of Rome are investigating the restoration of a church cherub that looks like Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Euronews

Germany opposes direct talks with Russia due to Putin's 'maximalist demands'

As Paris and Rome push for reopening diplomatic channels with Moscow, Berlin is taking the opposite position.

The Independent UK

Catholic Church and Italy investigate sacred and profane cherub seemingly modeled on Meloni

The appearance in a Roman church of a cherub that bears a striking resemblance to Premier Giorgia Meloni has sparked a minor scandal for both church and state in Italy

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