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Giorgia Meloni could make history as Italy's first female PM. She would also be its first far-right leader since Benito Mussolini

Giorgia Meloni has risen from political obscurity to potentially become Italy's first far-right female leader. But her critics warn her ascension comes at a fragile time in Europe and evokes memories of Italy's fascist past.

ABC News

Call a snap election if Stormont is not restored by October, shadow Northern Ireland secretary says

Peter Kyle told Belfast Live the legislation "has to be followed" but it would be a "sign of real failure"

Belfast Live

'A suicidal war against nature': Europe's climate ambitions under the microscope

Earlier this week, the United Nations General Assembly opened with a warning from the UN Secretary General that we are in a "suicidal war against nature". The European Union’s leaders have made it clear that they want the bloc to be a champion for climate. But given these words by…

France 24

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Who is Giorgia Meloni, the far-right contender set to be Italy's first female PM?

Giorgia Meloni, who has campaigned under the slogan of "God, country and family", is likely to lead Italy's most conservative government in years if her Brothers of Italy party and its allies win the general election on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

Banks among biggest beneficiaries of Kwarteng’s mini-budget

From scrapping the cap on bonuses to slashing red tape, the chancellor unveils a raft of policies he says will boost economic growth

The Guardian - UK

Italy election: Energy woes prompt voter apathy, anguish

The prospect of a harsh winter is dominating the Italian vote, with many voters worried about sky-high gas bills.

Al Jazeera

Blow for Boeing as Airbus lands major plane order from China

China's Xiamen Airlines has ordered 40 new aircraft from Airbus, becoming the latest Chinese carrier to favour the European manufacturer over US rival Boeing.

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We may soon lose our rights to proper flight compensation – here's what you need to know

Passengers who face lengthy delays while flying on budget airlines such as Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air to European destinations could soon receive much less compensation

Daily Mirror

Border queues build as people flee Russia to escape Putin’s call-up

Miles-long traffic jams form as Russia’s neighbours debate whether to welcome those trying to avoid military draft

The Guardian - UK

Your roaming charges will be capped in Norway and Iceland from next year, but not in Spain or Italy – yet

You will still have to pay to post Insta stories from Marbella, but at least you’ll save (a bit) while gazing at the northern lights

Evening Standard

France and international partners announce plans to aid food production hit by Ukraine war

France this week convened a meeting with partners including African nations, United Nations bodies and the European Union to urgently address the international food crisis resulting from the war in Ukraine, said the French Elysee presidential palace.

Reuters

West End bosses give warm welcome to return of VAT shopping perk for foreign tourists

Kwasi Kwarteng also introduces new digital system for claiming back tax

Evening Standard

Tories accused of 'riding roughshod' through devolution settlement with EU law bill

THE Tories have been accused of another power-grab and "riding roughshod" through the devolution settlement following the publication of…

The National (Scotland)

EU's von der Leyen delivers veiled warning to Italy's right wing

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has warned Italy of consequences should it veer away from democratic principles, issuing a barely veiled threat ahead of Sunday's election that a rightist bloc led by Giorgia Meloni is expected to win.

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Analysis: A Meloni election win could shift Europe's balance of power

The European Union's powerhouses will have to tread carefully around Giorgia Meloni if the nationalist candidate's coalition wins Italy's election on Sunday, or risk pushing Rome towards Hungary and Poland, European officials said.

The National (Scotland)

Watchdog warns of 'significant risk' to food safety if EU law bill is progressed

SCOTTISH consumers have been cautioned over the potential for “major” impacts on food safety and standards if legislation on retained EU law is…

Insider UK

Chancellor axes top income tax rate for highest earners

The 'mini-budget' also confirmed a cut to stamp duty and the axing of caps on bankers' bonuses

The Guardian - UK

UK environment laws under threat in ‘deregulatory free-for-all’

Campaigners say revoking of post-Brexit protections amounts to legislative vandalism

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The Independent UK

What is inflation and what is its current rate in the UK and Europe?

UK inflation fell this week as fuel prices dropped

The Guardian - UK

Swiss to vote in national poll on banning factory farming

This weekend’s ballot could see Switzerland also giving farm animals the constitutional right ‘not to be intensively farmed’

Financial Times

Why trade couldn’t buy peace

We thought globalisation was immune from geopolitical risk. We were wrong

Los Angeles Times

She could become Italy’s first female leader — and its first far-right one since Mussolini

FLORENCE, Italy — Giorgia Meloni has been called a fascist, an extremist and — to an extent — a de facto heir to 20th century dictator Benito Mussolini.

The Independent UK

Norway's prime minister on Ukraine: 'The war has to stop'

As a NATO member and neighbor of Russia, Norway’s geographical and geopolitical location has proved relevant in the context of the war in Ukraine

Evening Standard

European political community: What is the club of nations the ‘UK is considering joining’?

The UK previously turned down an invitation to join the community

Irish Mirror

Alcohol update ahead of Budget 2023 as inflation leads to soaring prices

Ireland has among the highest levels of excise on booze in Europe’

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