Chaos at island epicentre of European migrant crisis 'sanitised' for leaders' visit

Analysis: Von der Leyen's electoral overture to Meloni could pay dividends – or totally backfire

Ursula von der Leyen has given her strongest indication yet that she would be willing to work with Giorgia Meloni's hard-right party after the upcoming elections to the European Parliament.

Italian far-right PM Meloni says will stand in EU elections

Italy's Giorgia Meloni throws her hat in the ring for EU elections

Live from the Fratelli d'Italia programmatic conference in Pescara, the Italian prime minister announced her candidacy in the European elections next June

Italy's Bargi Hydroelectric Plant Hit by Explosion: 4 Lives Lost, Search for Missing |Oneindia News

An explosion at Italy's Bargi hydroelectric plant killed four and left five missing. Three others were injured in the incident at the Enel Green Power-run facility in Lake Suviana. Authorities are investigating the cause as firefighters navigate challenges posed by flooding. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed concern, while Enel Green Power assured safety measures and continued cooperation with authorities. #Italy #ItalyBargi #EnelItaly #ItalyPlantExplosion #LakeSuviana #PMGiorgiaMeloni #GiorgiaMeloni #Italynews #Europenews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.103~GR.122~HT.96~

Italy PM Giorgia Meloni Fights Back Against Deepfake: Seeks Over $100,000 in Damages | Oneindia News

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confronts a digital deception scandal as she seeks damages exceeding $100,000 over malicious deepfake videos. The indictment reveals that these fabricated videos were uploaded to a US-based pornographic website and amassed millions of views over several months, exacerbating the damage caused by this heinous act. Join us as we delve into the legal battle and the implications of deepfake technology on public trust and integrity. #GiorgiaMeloni #GiorgiaMeloniDeepfake #MeloniDeepfake #ItalyPM #Deepfake #Italy #ItalyNews #GiorgiaMeloniFakeVideo #Melodi #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.103~GR.123~

A 'matter of principle': The Left's Walter Baier slams Von der Leyen for overtures to far right

Established parties are abandoning moral principles by embracing the far right's discourse on migration, the lead candidate says.

European Union chief Von der Leyen condemns "vile" attack on Slovak Prime Minister

Von der Leyen pitches plan to shield EU from foreign interference if re-elected

Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled plans to set up a European Democracy Shield to protect the EU from malign foreign interference if she secures a second term at the helm of the Commission.

European Commission chief von der Leyen visits Rome as campaign trail continues

Prior to her Monday meetings with Italian political leaders, von der Leyen was a guest on national TV, where she spoke about the need to defend Ukraine against Russia's aggression to preserve peace in Europe.

Putin's Fear Rattles NATO: Macron Says Won't Fight Russia After Russia Deploys Nukes Near Kyiv

French President Emmanuel Macron clarified on Monday that the US and its allies have no intentions of seeking regime change in Russia. However, Paris remains committed to supporting Kiev in its ongoing conflict with Moscow, pledging continued aid for as long as necessary. Macron's remarks came during a joint press conference with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Elysee Palace, where they engaged in discussions alongside the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. Among the topics addressed were the Ukraine conflict, bilateral trade, and economic relations between France and China. In his statements, Macron emphasised the importance of dialogue and cooperation in addressing global challenges, underscoring the need for diplomatic solutions to complex geopolitical issues. #Macron #France #Russia #UkraineWar #NuclearDeployment #TacticalWeapons #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #XiJinping #Meeting #PeaceEfforts #ConflictResolution #GlobalSecurity #News ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.101~GR.124~

How the EU is plotting a course out of COVID debt to greener future

The next EU Commission will have to cope with a legacy of debt accummulated out of necessity by its predecessor in response to the Covid crisis and the Ukraine War. Instruments are in place to both control debt and invest in the future, but challenging times lie ahead.

Rafah offensive could trigger 'another great humanitarian crisis', Borrell warns

The European Commission is reinstating funding for a key UN agency, UNRWA, that was accused of harbouring staff who participated in the 7 October massacre.

Xi Jinping calls for global 'cessation of war' during Paris Olympics

Trade issues topped the agenda with EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen warning "For trade to be fair, access to each other's markets also needs to be reciprocal."

Lampedusa overwhelmed after receiving over 1000 migrants in a day

Italian authorities reported that just in a day and a half, more than 1500 people arrived to Lampedusa island, with 333 at the Friday morning alone.

WATCH: Around 1,000 migrants land in Lampedusa in 24 hours

Dozens of small boats from Tunisia and Libya were also rescued off the Italian island overnight.