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Petrecca is seen as close to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and her political opponents were quick to capitalize on the backlash. The Democratic Party said in a statement that “the Olympics are a time of utmost responsibility for public service broadcasting” and denounced the telecast as an example of Rai TV at its worst, calling it “Telemeloni” — or Meloni TV. Usigrai, the union representing journalists at Rai, welcomed Petrecca’s resignation but noted that “responsibilities remained” at the leadership level for putting him in charge of Rai Sport. That decision has caused enormous damage to the broadcaster’s reputation, they…
US President Donald Trump pledged $10 billion for his new “Board of Peace” as he hosted the first meeting of the amorphous new institution, which was first focused on revuilding Gaza but has since expanded its scope. Trump, who has in recent weeks repeatedly threatened war with Iran, did not specify what the money would be used for. The US president also announced that nine other members of the body pledged an additional $7 billion towards a Gaza relief package. The donors include Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, UAE, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and Kuwait. “Every dollar spent is an investment…
Depuis le meurtre du jeune militant d’extrême droite Quentin Deranque, les gauches non mélenchonistes sont sous pression partout en France pour rompre avec LFI. Encore plus depuis que deux assistants parlementaires mélenchonistes, ceux du député Raphaël Arnault, ont été interpellés dans l’enquête sur la mort du militant identitaire. Aulas, chouchou de toutes les droites Jean-Michel Aulas, de son côté, “fédère le centre et les droites contre la mairie écologiste”, note Jean-Yves Dormagen. Séduisant l’essentiel des électeurs Les Républicains et de Renaissance aux dernières européennes (respectivement 89% et 77% d’entre eux), l’entrepreneur attire aussi une majorité de ceux qui avaient alors…
Published on 19/02/2026 – 18:02 GMT+1 The death of French far-right activist Quentin Deranque has reached the European Parliament, with the Patriots for Europe group calling for a minute of silence at next week’s plenary session, sources and MEPs from the group confirmed to Euronews. A demonstration organised by far-right groups is also planned in Brussels on Thursday evening. Deranque, 23, died on Saturday in a hospital after being beaten during an altercation between far-left and right-wing activists in Lyon, following an event featuring far-left MEP Rima Hassan. Witnesses said Deranque was providing security at a protest against Hassan’s appearance…
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The two leaders have fought on topics spanning migration to abortion during a terminally uneasy relationship, but are set to have a moment of reconciliation in April during a Franco-Italian summit in Toulouse. Officials close to the Italian prime minister said Macron’s comments were met “with astonishment” and insisted that Meloni’s statement was meant to “show solidarity with the French people affected by this terrible event and that in no way interfere in France’s internal affairs.” Earlier in the day, Macron said he was “struck by the fact that people who are nationalists, who don’t want to be bothered at…
Published on 19/02/2026 – 14:28 GMT+1•Updated 15:16 The United States would consider dropping out of the International Energy Agency (IEA) if it continues to pursue a climate agenda of reaching emissions neutrality by 2050, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told a panel on the sidelines of the IEA’s ministerial meeting on Thursday. “We’re definitely not satisfied (with current IEA’s policy scenarios), and we’re not there yet… For the US to remain a long-term member of the IEA, the agency needs to finish the reform… we don’t need a net zero scenario, that’s never gonna happen, net zero by 2050,” Wright…
Thousands descended on the town of Ivrea in northern Italy to take part in the messiest, fruitiest of fights: The Battle of Oranges, the highlight of Ivrea’s annual carnival. Tons of oranges are thrown during the three-day battle. Thousands of fighters, in Italian “Aranceri”, or “Orangiers” are involved in final day’s battle. The origins of the food fight are believed to date back to around 1,200 AD with the revolt against a tyrannical baron. He was overthrown, his castle destroyed and a free municipality was created. According to the legend, the rebellion was led by Violetta, daughter of a miller…
Published on 19/02/2026 – 16:44 GMT+1 Airbus may have just delivered a record year, but in Washington the political winds still seem to blow in Boeing’s favour. As US President Donald Trump doubles down on domestic industry and defence spending, European aerospace executives are watching closely. For Airbus, the numbers themselves are solid, even enviable. The group delivered 793 commercial aircraft in 2025, lifted revenue by 6% to €73.4bn and posted adjusted operating profit of €7.1bn. “2025 was a landmark year, characterised by very strong demand for our products and services across all businesses, a record financial performance, and strategic…
“Some years ago, we were one, maximum two Governing Council members arguing in favor of eurobonds,” Stournaras recalled. “The rest of us thought, ‘You are coming from the European South, so it’s understandable.’ But now we have all realized how important it is.” Now, even Germany’s Bundesbank, the de facto leader of the skeptics, has turned. As Stournaras sees it, the fact that southern EU countries that were teetering on the brink of bankruptcy a decade ago are now performing well has helped to shift views. Certainly, the subsidy from Berlin to other capitals that is implicit in joint borrowing has shrunk…