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Starlink vs. Eutelsat: The Spaghetti Western of European Telecom

Elon Musk's €1.5bn Starlink deal in Italy sparks security concerns, political debates, and a European push for satellite independence.

Meloni: The Mediator Beyond Borders

Giorgia Meloni positions herself as a key Trump-EU broker amid U.S. aid suspension to Ukraine, shaping Western unity and global diplomacy.

A Pack of Cards: Meloni Deals a Strong Hand at CPAC

Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni backs Trump at CPAC, defends JD Vance, and insists the U.S. will support Ukraine despite EU tensions.

New Silk Road? Italy Turns East with UAE’s $40B Boost

Gulf wealth brokers are finding comfort in dolce la vita as the United Arab Emirates pledged $40 billion to business sectors in Italy.

Germany Upsets La Bella Vita With the Mafia

A German tabletop game about Sicilian mafia wars ignites a firestorm of Italian anger and cultural sensitivity.

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Drill Baby Drill: U.S. Backs TotalEnergies Despite French Investigation

French prosecutors investigate TotalEnergies for manslaughter over a deadly 2021 attack in Mozambique amid U.S. project funding.

Arrested, Duterte Heads to the Hague

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's ICC arrest sparks global debate on justice, human rights, and drug policy reforms.

Huawei’s EU MEP Operatives Exposed in Latest Belgian Sting

Second major scandal in three years hits EU Parliament as Huawei lobbying of MEPs exposed; Chinese tech isolated by U.S. and Europe.

Benin, Harbouring Militants? Burkina Faso and Niger Think So

A storm of accusations swirl across West Africa as Burkina Faso and Niger point fingers at Benin, claiming their coastal neighbour harbours the very militants wreaking havoc at their borders.

Southport Stabbings: Security Versus Civil Liberties

Britain debates expanding terrorism laws after the Southport stabbings, sparking concerns over security, civil liberties, and misinformation.