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Trump accuses ally Meloni of lacking courage for not joining attacks on Iran
ByLorenzo Tondo in Palermo April 14, 2026

Remarks come as Italian PM suspends defence agreement with Israel amid growing domestic pressure over conflictDonald Trump lashed out at one of his closest allies on Tuesday, saying Italy’s Giorgia Meloni lacked courage in light of her failure to join …

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Italy Suspends Defense Pact With Israel, Further Straining Ties
ByElisabetta Povoledo April 14, 2026April 15, 2026

The move by Italy, once considered a strong ally of Israel, reflected growing anger over Israeli aggression in the Middle East. President Trump criticized Italy’s stance on the war.

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‘My life has become a rollercoaster’: Francesca Albanese on death threats, danger and dread after accusing Israel of genocide
ByJulian Borger in Geneva April 14, 2026

When the UN special rapporteur published her report Anatomy of a Genocide in March 2024, she was lionised by some and demonised by the Trump government. She describes what happened nextIn retrospect, arranging to interview Francesca Albanese in a cafe …

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‘Italy has the best benefits’: Milan takes on Dubai as home for the super-rich
ByLauren Almeida April 7, 2026

With the UAE under fire from Iranian missies, wealthy investors are turning to Italy’s flat-tax havenJust over a month ago, Dubai was the obvious destination for wealthy Britons in search of a new home. Few cities allow you to earn vast sums tax-free a…

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‘Get your own oil’: Trump launches tirade against Europe for not joining Iran war
ByOliver Holmes, Angela Giuffrida and Stephen Burgen March 31, 2026April 1, 2026

Many countries in Europe have called the conflict illegal, with some blocking Israeli and US planes from moving weapons through their airspaceMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has launched a tirade against European countries that refused to…

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Trump Lashes Out at Europe Over Strait of Hormuz, Tells U.K. to ‘Go Get Your Own Oil’
ByMark Landler and Catherine Porter March 31, 2026April 1, 2026

President Trump’s latest outbursts followed reports that European countries were imposing more restrictions on American aircraft in their airspace.

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Sucked Into War, Gulf Countries Face the Limits of U.S. Security Guarantees
ByVivian Nereim March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Barraged by Iranian attacks and questioning the value of security ties with the United States, nations in the Gulf have turned to Ukraine, Australia and Italy for help.

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Starmer distances UK from Iran war as EU leaders rule out sending warships
ByPippa Crerar, Jennifer Rankin and Lorenzo Tondo March 16, 2026

PM refuses to be drawn into wider conflict as Germany and Italy defy Trump’s call to help reopen strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer has insisted that the UK will not be drawn into the wider war in the Middle East as European …

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Read Some of John F. Burns’s Reporting From Around the World
ByMichael Levenson March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

In a 40-year career as an international correspondent for The New York Times, Mr. Burns had a talent for capturing the sweep of history in intricate detail.

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How are EU and member states reacting to energy crisis triggered by Iran war?
ByLisa O’Carroll March 10, 2026

Prospect of Trump easing US sanctions on Russian oil is a nightmare for the bloc as nations work out how to respond Middle East crisis – live updatesThe Iran war has thrown global oil and gas flows into chaos and the prospect of Donald Trump easing US …

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