The comeback kids: 13 best political resurrections ever

Thought you’d seen the last of David Cameron? Think again!  The former British prime minister’s jaw-dropping return to front-line politics on Monday morning was up there with the most Lazarus-like comebacks ever seen.  Cameron, however, certainly isn’t the first political big beast to salvage their career when all looked lost.  …

Why Tunisia’s political and economical crisis is Europe’s problem too

Following President Kais Saied’s political crackdown on dissent in Tunisia, Europe has been cautious about condemning his authoritarian descent, fearful of risking instability in a country which plays a key role in stopping illegal migration. More than 2,000 kilometres away from the political heart of the European Union in Brussels,…

I asked ChatGPT to help me plan a vacation. Here’s what happened next

Some people love travel planning. But I am not one of those people. So the idea that artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Bing, can research travel destinations and create itineraries is intriguing. But I’m skeptical too. Do recommendations just scratch the surface — for example, suggesting that I…

Gazprom resumes gas supply to Italy after weekend stoppage

Russian energy giant Gazprom says it has resumed gas supplies to Italy. The flow was suspended over the weekend due to regulatory changes in Austria, a country which the gas passes through on its way to Italy.  Gazprom says it has now found a solution with its Italian customers. The…

Italy election: Far-right leader Georgia Meloni rides wave of support

Italian politician Georgia Meloni is riding a wave of support that could see her become the country’s first female prime minister and its first far-right leader since World War II.  Even though her Brothers of Italy party has neo-fascist roots, and promotes a message of Christianity, patriotism, motherhood and traditional…

Sun, sand and votes: Italy sweats over summer election campaign

Press play to listen to this article TUSCANY — Spending the whole of August at the coast is practically an Italian birth-right. But following the surprise collapse of Mario Draghi’s government in July, Italy is holding autumn elections for the first time in more than 100 years — leaving politicians with precious…

‘No rights’ for some 10,000 migrant workers in Italy, says ANCI

At least 10,000 migrant farm workers in Italy live in “informal settlements” where they lack rights and are exploited, according to a new report by the National Association of Italian Ministries (ANCI). Many of these settlements have been around for years and lack basic services, said the report.  The report…