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Giorgia Meloni

Italian police to get new arrest powers after Turin riot

FILE PHOTO:  A demonstrator gestures behind a burning refuse container as demonstrators clash with police following a march in support of Askatasuna, a left-wing social centre that was evicted by authorities in Turin, Italy, January 31, 2026. REUTERS/Michele Lapini/File Photo
FILE PHOTO:  A demonstrator gestures behind a burning refuse container as demonstrators clash with police following a march in support of Askatasuna, a left-wing social centre that was evicted by authorities in Turin, Italy, January 31, 2026. REUTERS/Michele Lapini/File Photo

US Vice President Vance checks in to Milan on eve of Games opening

U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino Tilman Fertitta and his wife Lauren Fertitta welcome U.S. Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance as they arrive, ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/Pool
U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino Tilman Fertitta and his wife Lauren Fertitta welcome U.S. Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance as they arrive, ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/Pool

‘Angel Meloni’ scrubbed off Rome church painting on priest’s orders

An apparent likeness of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on an angel fresco painting is covered, after sparking political and clerical controversy, inside the Basilica of St. Lawrence in Lucina, Rome, Italy, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
An apparent likeness of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on an angel fresco painting is covered, after sparking political and clerical controversy, inside the Basilica of St. Lawrence in Lucina, Rome, Italy, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Ex-general quits Italy's League party, posing problem for Meloni

FILE PHOTO: General Roberto Vannacci speaks on stage at the annual League party rally in Pontida, Italy, September 21, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: General Roberto Vannacci speaks on stage at the annual League party rally in Pontida, Italy, September 21, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 1, 2026

A photo of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos being arrested by ICE officials in his blue bunny hat went viral on social media.
A photo of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos being arrested by ICE officials in his blue bunny hat went viral on social media.

I’m no angel, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni says, amid church fresco row

A restored chapel fresco in Rome's San Lorenzo in Lucina basilica resembles Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
A restored chapel fresco in Rome's San Lorenzo in Lucina basilica resembles Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Pro-Palestinian rapper Ghali's role at opening ceremony raises flap in Italy

FILE PHOTO: Ghali arrives for Gucci's exclusive screening of 'The Tiger', a short film directed by Spike Jonze and Halina Reijn during Milan Fashion Week, in Milan, Italy, September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Ghali arrives for Gucci's exclusive screening of 'The Tiger', a short film directed by Spike Jonze and Halina Reijn during Milan Fashion Week, in Milan, Italy, September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/File Photo

Italy declares state of emergency after storms in southern regions

Areas affected by bad weather are seen along the seafront in Santa Teresa di Riva, Sicily, Italy, on Jan 21, 2026.
Areas affected by bad weather are seen along the seafront in Santa Teresa di Riva, Sicily, Italy, on Jan 21, 2026.

Crans-Montana fire: Italy condemns release of Swiss bar owner on bail

Jacques and Jessica Moretti, the couple who ran the Swiss bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana which burst into flames during a New Year's Eve party.
Jacques and Jessica Moretti, the couple who ran the Swiss bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana which burst into flames during a New Year's Eve party.

Italy’s Meloni hopes to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaking during a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Jan 23 in Rome, Italy.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaking during a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Jan 23 in Rome, Italy.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.