Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni links between the war in Ukraine and the war in Gaza: 'Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago was the precursor to the Hamas attack on Israel'.
At the G7 Summit in Canada, President Trump and British PM Keir Starmer announced a new trade agreement lowering some tariffs on U.K. goods. The deal removes duties on aerospace products and offers British carmakers a 100,000-vehicle quota at reduced rates. However, steel and aluminum remain sticking points, with potential tariffs looming if security terms aren't met by July 9. While the U.K. celebrates gains in auto and aerospace, questions linger over construction and defense-linked steel exports. The U.S. will also gain beef export access under strict food safety rules.
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Test for Meloni? Italian labour reform and citizenship referendum under way
Italians are called to vote for the five referendum questions on labour and citizenship. The referenda are abrogative and subject to approval, at least 50% "plus one" participation is required.
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Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni meets Macron and Fico with Ukraine war topping talks agenda
Talks with Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico centred on lasting peace in Ukraine while a working dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron was seen as an opportunity to find some common ground on issues where both leaders' positions have diverged.
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Nine EU countries seek European human rights convention's rethink on migration
In an open letter spearheaded by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen, nine leaders have called for a reinterpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights.
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Amid escalating global interest in resolving the Russia–Ukraine war, Pope Leo XIV offered the Vatican as a neutral ground for the next round of peace negotiations. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni confirmed the Pope’s willingness. However, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismissed the offer, claiming the Vatican is unsuitable as a platform, citing religious concerns and Ukraine’s persecution of the Orthodox Church. Lavrov also mentioned that Moscow’s draft peace memorandum is nearly ready, but there is no clarity yet on when the next round of talks might occur.
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EU and Ukraine strike less ambitious but 'realistic' trade deal
The European Commission has announced an agreement in principle on a new trade deal with Ukraine, replacing the temporary post-war framework with a long-term but more modest arrangement.
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A day after massive Russian strikes, Moscow now accuses Ukraine of sabotaging its own forces. Russian expert Andrey Marochko claims Kyiv lost nearly 4,000 troops in Lugansk alone within a week, including foreign fighters. Ukraine’s counteroffensives reportedly failed to stop Russian advances in Kharkov, Donetsk, and Lugansk. Russia maintains the initiative, launching precision strikes and accusing Ukraine of wasting troops and equipment. As Ukraine struggles to hold its defensive lines, Russia insists its objectives under the "special military operation" are steadily being fulfilled.
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Ukraine's freedom 'most important task' for foreign policy, German FM Wadephul says
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Suspects in the March 2024 Crocus City Hall massacre that killed 149 people have reportedly told Russian investigators that a Ukrainian state entity ordered the attack. According to interrogation transcripts cited by Russian media, the attackers — all Tajik nationals — said the assault was executed by ISIS-K but coordinated through a handler named "Saifullo" linked to Ukraine.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced Ukraine is now fully aligning with European Union sanctions on Iran. In a dramatic statement, Zelenskyy accused Iran of supporting external terror campaigns, engaging in brutal domestic repression, and forging a dangerous alliance with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The move marks Kyiv’s most aggressive stance against Tehran, extending Ukraine's sanctions policy beyond Russia to its geopolitical backers. Zelenskyy labeled the Iranian government “one of the most brutal regimes in the world” and said Ukraine would contribute to targeting Iranian individuals, companies, and entities involved in both weapons production and regional destabilization. He emphasized the global importance of sanctions against both Russia and its partners. The announcement comes as Iran and Russia deepen defense ties amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
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