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Italy
A routine check at Bari port led to the arrest of Régis Claude Albert Normand, a 46-year-old French citizen, after customs officials discovered five containers intended for anti-tank weapons, including three Akeron missiles. Normand claimed he was delivering the equipment for repairs, but documentation discrepancies have prompted further investigation.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed frustration regarding her government’s relations with the US administration, noting a lack of recent contact with Donald Trump. She emphasised the importance of Western unity while asserting Italy’s sovereignty and rejecting notions of inferiority to other nations.
A superyacht named Angiola II has sunk off the coast of Sardinia, just four days after its delivery to an Italian businessman, following a fire onboard.
Giorgia Meloni’s government faces increasing tension with historic allies, the US and Israel, as calls grow for European sanctions against Israeli officials following controversial remarks by Itamar Ben-Gvir. The shift in Italy’s foreign policy has sparked debate among political figures amid concerns of self-sanctioning trade impacts.
Health alert issued in northern Italy as two aid workers present Ebola-like symptoms after returning from Uganda, amid rising cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
British glider pilot Jon Gatfield, 68, died in a crash during the FAI Sailplane Grand Prix in Bergamo, Italy, prompting an investigation into the incident.
Six individuals have died in a cave diving incident in the Maldives, including ecology professor Monica Montefalcone and her daughter, Giorgia Sommacal. They were on a research trip when the tragedy occurred. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of death.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a European tour, having recently met Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson and European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen in Gothenburg. Discussions included advances on the EU-India trade agreement, which aims to significantly enhance investment and economic ties between India and Europe.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his European tour with a meeting with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima in The Hague. His six-day itinerary includes discussions on trade and innovation with Dutch leaders and will feature upcoming meetings with Swedish and Italian officials, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations.
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