Migrant surge on tiny island prompts new call for naval blockade from Italian PM

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~

Far right lead in Italy ahead of European parliamentary elections: Euronews poll

But other political parties in Italy also show rising support, according to a poll by Euronews.

Athens turns orange as winds carry dust from Sahara desert

Skies over southern Greece turned an orange hue on Tuesday as dust clouds blown across the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa engulfed the Acropolis and other Athenian landmarks.

Seven boats carrying more than 400 migrants arrive in Canary Islands

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says that of the 266,940 migrants trying to reach Europe last year, 97% made the treacherous sea crossing from North Africa.