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Vannacci's far-right rise challenges Meloni as Italy marks key milestone

Vannacci's far-right rise challenges Meloni as Italy marks key milestone

Giorgia Meloni’s administration has become the longest-lasting in Italy since the second world war — a milestone the prime minister is determined not to let pass without recognition. In the port district of Bari, capital of the southern Italian region of Puglia, where Meloni hosted the G7 in 2024

EU's capacity to repel invasion still uncertain, official report reveals

EU's capacity to repel invasion still uncertain, official report reveals

The EU's capacity to respond to a foreign invasion by 2030 remains uncertain owing to ongoing reliance on the United States and fragmented national defence systems, according to a report from its official auditor. The European Court of Auditors (ECA) stated that the EU was considerably better prepared

Venezuelan opposition leader challenges US oil agreement with "illegitimate regime"

Venezuelan opposition leader challenges US oil agreement with "illegitimate regime"

The Venezuelan opposition leader, María Corina Machado, has questioned Donald Trump’s oil agreement with Venezuela’s interim government, stating that the country’s natural resources do not belong to “an illegitimate regime.” In her first public comments since Trump announced what he described as “the biggest oil deal in

Reform UK media figure previously employed by Chinese state propaganda broadcaster

Reform UK media figure previously employed by Chinese state propaganda broadcaster

Reform UK's senior media presenter has worked for a Chinese state propaganda channel within the past year, according to a report. Ray Addison, who presents the political party's in-house podcast and social media campaigns, fronted films about Xinjiang province for state media in September 2025.

Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial: A tale of sabotage, leaks, and political connections

Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial: A tale of sabotage, leaks, and political connections

The end of the longest-running murder trial in Maltese history has left a country unsettled, and a grieving family still seeking answers. At 7.30pm on Wednesday, gasps and cheers echoed around hall 22 of the courts of justice in Valletta, as a jury pronounced a businessman accused of

Wealthy individuals more prone to taking kids’ candy, Ig Nobel-winning research reveals

Wealthy individuals more prone to taking kids’ candy, Ig Nobel-winning research reveals

1. Economics: Wealth and Behaviour Research by psychologists has indicated that individuals of higher socioeconomic status may exhibit a greater tendency toward selfish or unethical behaviour, including disregard for other road users, dishonesty in professional settings, and taking items intended for children. Dr Paul Piff, a social psychologist at the

14 Serbians Hit by Sophisticated Spyware Attack

14 Serbians Hit by Sophisticated Spyware Attack

At least 14 individuals from various segments of Serbian civil society were targeted with advanced spyware earlier this year, according to the digital rights group Share Foundation. The wave of spyware infections was discovered in August after Apple notified individuals in 110 countries that they had likely been victims of