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A car ploughed into pedestrians in Modena, Italy, injuring eight, four critically. The driver, a 31-year-old Italian of Moroccan descent, is being detained for questioning regarding possible intentional actions or substance influence. The government is monitoring the situation closely, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in contact with security officials.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Italian leaders Giorgia Meloni and Antonio Tajani in Rome to discuss international security. Tajani expressed Italy’s commitment to a post-war mission to Hormuz. Blinken highlighted ongoing negotiations with Iran and the challenges of unreliable allies.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Rome amid rising tensions over the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. Italy’s refusal to support the conflict has strained relations, prompting discussions on broader issues, including US tariffs and military deployments.
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV’s progressive views on immigration, environmentalism, and LGBTQ+ rights are already challenging Italy’s conservative Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
Lewis Hamilton’s arrival in Italian racing at Imola faced a tumultuous 24 hours, marked by disappointment in qualifying followed by an impressive fourth-place finish in the race.
Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass attracted tens of thousands, where he connected with the faithful from around the world, blessing babies and emphasising joy and unity.
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Pope Leo, elected less than 24 hours prior, led his first holy mass in the Sistine Chapel, emphasising the Church’s role in guiding “the dark nights of this world.”
US-born Robert Prevost, who holds citizenship in both the US and Peru, has been chosen to be the next Pope – following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.
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