talian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has applied to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to trademark her ​voice in a new move to protect herself against ‌AI-generated deepfakes, records showed on Monday.
Her application, dated October 5 on the EUIPO website and confirmed by her office, includes a four-second ​audio recording of herself twice repeating the phrase, in ​Italian, "I am Giorgia Meloni."

Italy PM Meloni moves to trademark her voice

<p>Bruno Antonio Malatesta, a 59-year-old Italian Yoga Guru and self-proclaimed spiritual guide, had been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing students, some of whom were reportedly minors. He was arrested on October 1, 2026, during a major police operation code-named “Operazione Asmodeo” and is now being held in custody.</p><p>Malatesta used to operate his community under the name Fiore della Pace (Flower of Peace) Foundation. He presented himself as a master of the Shaivist Hindu tradition. Investigators believe on the guise of his pseudo-spiritual cult disguised as a wellness community in Almese, near Turin, Italy, he used to prey on young girls, vulnerable women and sometimes those suffering from mental illness. He used to lure them to his retreat, where he supposedly used to run courses in yoga, meditation and martial arts. Once in the retreat, he allegedly would enslave them and subject them to physical, psychological and sexual abuse.</p><p>Malatesta used to call the women “nuns” or “handmaids”,were subjected to strict rules of obedience. They were forced to shave their heads, wear orange, work long days on agricultural land, and were punished for breaking rules, including being beaten and made to sleep on the floor. Malatesta, known in the sect as the “master”, frequently subjected minors to sexual abuse in the name of “purification”</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-cji-surya-kant-eci-modified-form-6-sir-1791194930792"><strong>CJI Surya Kant says Supreme Court never approved modified Form 6 for SIR</strong></a></p><p>“He said that in our previous life we ​​were b*tch witches. That we all are. He would save us by taking away the negative energies. For example, by placing his hands on our breasts. Otherwise, evil would come,” said one 27-year-old victim, Pandora (not her real name). She was 11 when she was forced to cook, clean and work on the land after joining the sect on the recommendation of her mother, who was also a member.</p><p>Cult members were coerced into ceding all their money and worldly possessions to his foundation. He also sold his own paintings for up to €150,000, claiming they held protective, bio-energetic powers</p><p>There were two other women and a man who are still to be arrested. The women used to look after the logistical aspect of the cult; one nicknamed &nbsp;‘the mistress’, while the other had the role of professional psychologist. The man, nicknamed “monk”, was a masseur and accused of performing ‘sexual therapy’ on the female victims.&nbsp;</p><p>The crackdown followed a meticulous two-year investigation by the Turin Carabinieri. Following his arrest, at least 20 women who were living in the villa complex were extracted by authorities and relocated to safe houses. Malatesta began practising martial arts at six years old before encountering the teachings of the Hindu yogi Paramahansa Yogananda and founding the Almese community in 2014. He was under investigation in 2018 after complaints were filed by the ex-husband of an alleged victim in 2018. The cult's severe inner workings went unchecked by local justice systems for over six years before further complaints prompted a fresh investigation in 2024; official action was finally taken in September 2026.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Italian yoga guru Bruno Antonio Malatesta, who presented himself as a master of the Shaivist Hindu tradition, has been arrested in Italy over allegations of sexual, physical and psychological abuse of students, including minors.

Bruno Antonio Malatesta, a 59-year-old Italian Yoga Guru and self-proclaimed spiritual guide, had been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing students, some of whom were reportedly minors. He was arrested on October 1, 2026, during a major police operation code-named “Operazione Asmodeo” and is now being held in custody. Malatesta used to operate his community under the name Fiore della Pace (Flower of Peace) Foundation. He presented himself as a master of the Shaivist Hindu tradition. Investigators believe on the guise of his pseudo-spiritual cult disguised as a wellness community in Almese, near Turin, Italy, he used to prey on young girls, vulnerable women and sometimes those suffering from mental illness. He used to lure them to his retreat, where he supposedly used to run courses in yoga, meditation and martial arts. Once in the retreat, he allegedly would enslave them and subject them to physical, psychological and sexual abuse. Malatesta used to call the women “nuns” or “handmaids”,were subjected to strict rules of obedience. They were forced to shave their heads, wear orange, work long days on agricultural land, and were punished for breaking rules, including being beaten and made to sleep on the floor. Malatesta, known in the sect as the “master”, frequently subjected minors to sexual abuse in the name of “purification” Also Read: CJI Surya Kant says Supreme Court never approved modified Form 6 for SIR “He said that in our previous life we were b*tch witches. That we all are. He would save us by taking away the negative energies. For example, by placing his hands on our breasts. Otherwise, evil would come,” said one 27-year-old victim, Pandora (not her real name). She was 11 when she was forced to cook, clean and work on the land after joining the sect on the recommendation of her mother, who was also a member. Cult members were coerced into ceding all their money and worldly possessions to his foundation. He also sold his own paintings for up to €150,000, claiming they held protective, bio-energetic powers There were two other women and a man who are still to be arrested. The women used to look after the logistical aspect of the cult; one nicknamed ‘the mistress’, while the other had the role of professional psychologist. The man, nicknamed “monk”, was a masseur and accused of performing ‘sexual therapy’ on the female victims. The crackdown followed a meticulous two-year investigation by the Turin Carabinieri. Following his arrest, at least 20 women who were living in the villa complex were extracted by authorities and relocated to safe houses. Malatesta began practising martial arts at six years old before encountering the teachings of the Hindu yogi Paramahansa Yogananda and founding the Almese community in 2014. He was under investigation in 2018 after complaints were filed by the ex-husband of an alleged victim in 2018. The cult's severe inner workings went unchecked by local justice systems for over six years before further complaints prompted a fresh investigation in 2024; official action was finally taken in September 2026.

<p>Italian yoga guru Bruno Antonio Malatesta, who presented himself as a master of the Shaivist Hindu tradition, has been arrested in Italy over allegations of sexual, physical and psychological abuse of students, including minors.</p>

Italian ‘yoga guru’ arrested after shocking abuse allegations emerge from retreat

PM Giorgia Meloni has announced sweeping new school measures: a ban on burqas and niqabs, a cap on foreign students per class, and mandatory Italian lessons for parents of struggling foreign students. "You must go to school with your face uncovered," Meloni said, framing it as protecting integration. Non-Italian students already make up 11.6% of Italy's school population. The move comes as Meloni, ahead of 2027 elections, faces a growing challenge from an even further-right rival party.


Italy bans face-covering veils & caps non-Italian classrooms at 30%

Italy has recorded its hottest summer since 1950, with extreme weather hitting both north and south. Torrential rain, floods and landslides battered northern Italy, while the south faced prolonged heat, drought and water shortages. In Sonico, a powerful summer storm swept away a bridge, forcing hundreds to evacuate and closing a major state road.

Italy hit by floods in the north, drought in the south

Italy moves to ban face veils in schools as Meloni pushes new integration measures

<p>An Italian tourist who was visiting Venice from Tuscany was surprised to see a bizarre addition to her food bill at a cafe. Simona Pera says it carried a 7 Euro charge for the "ambient music" that was playing in the eatery. She shared a photo of the bill with a laughing emoji on her Facebook page.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Pera was dining at Caffé Florian in St Mark's Square, where she was charged €16 for two croissants, €34 for two Aperol Spritzes and an additional €7 for the 'music supplement.' She told Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera that a small orchestra of three musicians was playing in the café, "enlivening" the atmosphere.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We knew that sitting at the tables of this renowned café, right in Piazza San Marco, would be expensive... but when I read that statement on the receipt, I confess I had to laugh," she added. But this one was a bizarre hidden charge. Restaurants and cafes in Venice commonly add hidden fees to bills. Tourists are also charged some taxes, such as the "tourist tax" which is paid to hotels for each night they spend in Venice.</p>

<h2><strong>Venice and tourist taxes</strong></h2><p>Venice attracts millions of tourists each year, with 21 million being those who visit only during the day. Overtourism has been a massive problem for the city and is threatening to bring down the historic centre's delicate infrastructure. The city started charging a €5 daily fee for day-trippers to deter people from coming to the lagoon city.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2025, in addition to the tourist tax, those who didn't make reservations four days in advance were charged an entry fee of €10, while the enforcement period expanded to 54 days.</p><p>Rome and Amsterdam also have such extra costs where tourists are charged a little extra for their room. In Amsterdam, this figure is 12.5 per cent extra over and above the cost of their hotel room. It is called "Toeristenbelasting" and is one of the highest visitor fees in Europe.</p>

A cafe in Venice served croissants and Aperol Spritzes to a woman and then charged her not only for the food, but also for the music playing at the restaurant. She shared the receipt on Facebook, saying it seriously made her laugh.

An Italian tourist who was visiting Venice from Tuscany was surprised to see a bizarre addition to her food bill at a cafe. Simona Pera says it carried a 7 Euro charge for the "ambient music" that was playing in the eatery. She shared a photo of the bill with a laughing emoji on her Facebook page. Pera was dining at Caffé Florian in St Mark's Square, where she was charged €16 for two croissants, €34 for two Aperol Spritzes and an additional €7 for the 'music supplement.' She told Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera that a small orchestra of three musicians was playing in the café, "enlivening" the atmosphere. "We knew that sitting at the tables of this renowned café, right in Piazza San Marco, would be expensive... but when I read that statement on the receipt, I confess I had to laugh," she added. But this one was a bizarre hidden charge. Restaurants and cafes in Venice commonly add hidden fees to bills. Tourists are also charged some taxes, such as the "tourist tax" which is paid to hotels for each night they spend in Venice.

<p>A cafe in Venice served croissants and Aperol Spritzes to a woman and then charged her not only for the food, but also for the music playing at the restaurant. She shared the receipt on Facebook, saying it seriously made her laugh.</p>

Venice cafe charges woman Rs 800 for background music - 'I had to laugh'

At the 9th Bengaluru Space Expo — billed as Asia's largest — Italy's ambassador to India spoke to WION about how the country carries "the legacy of Galileo and Marconi" into its growing space ties with New Delhi. ISRO and Italy's ASI, partners since a 2005 framework agreement, are now deepening work on Earth observation, space weather, and lunar exploration, alongside gravitational wave research and academic collaboration. The push comes as Italy looks to convert two decades of scientific cooperation into concrete business and industrial partnerships.


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Italy's Ambassador to India outlines roadmap for deeper space ties at Bengaluru Expo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni celebrated her government becoming Italy’s longest-serving of the republican era at a rally in Bari. Her government has lasted 1,413 days, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi’s previous record, as Meloni hailed political stability as a key achievement.

Italy's first female PM crosses 1,413 days

<p>Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday celebrated a historic political milestone as her hard-right government became the longest-lasting administration in Italy’s postwar history, even as thousands of supporters gathered for a rally and protesters demonstrated nearby. Meloni has now been in charge of the same government for 1,413 days, surpassing the previous record held by billionaire media tycoon and former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi by one day.</p><p>The milestone is particularly significant in a country that has experienced 68 governments in 80 years, with previous administrations frequently collapsing because of political crises, defections and coalition disputes. Meloni, however, has so far managed to keep her governing coalition together.</p><h2>Meloni celebrates record with Bari rally</h2><p>Around 80 coaches are expected to bring supporters to Bari, the capital of southern Italy's Puglia region, for a major rally organised by Meloni's far-right Brothers of Italy (FdI) party. The event is being held in an area of the port capable of accommodating up to 10,000 people, according to organisers. Meloni is scheduled to address the crowd in the early evening. Her deputy prime ministers, Matteo Salvini and Antonio Tajani, are also expected to participate through video links. The gathering effectively doubles as an early campaign-style event ahead of Italy's 2027 general election.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Under the official slogan "Il Governo piu stabile, l’Italia piu forte" ("The Most Stable Government, the Strongest Italy"), the celebrations will feature traditional Puglian light shows and DJ performances. The government is expected to highlight its record in office, including the creation of more than one million additional jobs and a reported 21-billion-euro ($24-billion) reduction in personal income taxes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Italy's fiscal position has also improved significantly despite its heavy debt burden. Critics, however, argue that greater fiscal stability has not translated into stronger economic growth or improved living standards. "Have wages increased? No. Petrol costs more, job insecurity has increased, people are retiring less and the healthcare system is functioning less effectively," Maurizio Landini, head of the CGIL trade union, said ahead of the event.</p><h2>Migration and security at centre of Meloni's record</h2><p>Meloni has also argued that Italy's influence internationally has grown during her time in office. Her relationship with US President Donald Trump, once described as a close friendship, has nevertheless suffered a dramatic setback after she criticised him for attacking the pope. Meloni's coalition includes her Brothers of Italy, the far-right anti-immigration League led by Salvini and the centre-right Forza Italia party.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Together, the coalition has passed around 300 laws and decrees, with many focused on what the government describes as security threats. The measures have addressed issues ranging from petty crime to rave parties and climate protests. Meloni's Brothers of Italy, which has roots in the neo-Fascist political tradition, won the 2022 election after campaigning heavily on illegal migration.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The government says its policies have helped reduce migrant arrivals by 80 percent. But maintaining political momentum will be more difficult as the government moves closer to the next election. Meloni will also have to say how she intends to use these last months ahead of the vote, a very interesting question, Flavia Perina, an editorialist with La Stampa daily, told a press conference in Rome on Thursday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kenya-vs-tata-chemicals-why-president-william-ruto-ordered-company-to-stop-operations-1788498964263"><strong>Kenya vs Tata Chemicals: Why President William Ruto ordered company to stop operations</strong></a></p><h2>Protesters challenge Meloni's record</h2><p>While supporters gather to celebrate the government's longevity, Meloni's opponents are planning an anti-government demonstration across Bari's historic centre. The protest organisers accuse the government of creating a war and weapons economy and a police state, while also alleging that its policies have contributed to a climate of hostility towards migrants. The demonstrations underscore the political divisions surrounding Meloni as she approaches the final stretch before the 2027 election.</p><h2>Far-right challenger emerges</h2><p>Meloni also faces a challenge from further to her political right. A former general has emerged as the leader of a party that is even further to the right than Meloni's Brothers of Italy. The party's rapid rise has seen it overtake both the League and Forza Italia in opinion polls, potentially creating a new threat to Meloni's dominance of Italy's right-wing political landscape. As supporters gather for Meloni's record-breaking celebration, with food trucks serving Bari's traditional ‘Assassin Spaghetti’, the prime minister faces a more complicated question: whether she can turn her government's historic longevity into another electoral victory in 2027.</p>

Giorgia Meloni marks 1,413 days in power as Italy’s longest-lasting postwar government, amid a rally, protests and scrutiny over her record

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday celebrated a historic political milestone as her hard-right government became the longest-lasting administration in Italy’s postwar history, even as thousands of supporters gathered for a rally and protesters demonstrated nearby. Meloni has now been in charge of the same government for 1,413 days, surpassing the previous record held by billionaire media tycoon and former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi by one day. The milestone is particularly significant in a country that has experienced 68 governments in 80 years, with previous administrations frequently collapsing because of political crises, defections and coalition disputes. Meloni, however, has so far managed to keep her governing coalition together. Meloni celebrates record with Bari rally Around 80 coaches are expected to bring supporters to Bari, the capital of southern Italy's Puglia region, for a major rally organised by Meloni's far-right Brothers of Italy (FdI) party. The event is being held in an area of the port capable of accommodating up to 10,000 people, according to organisers. Meloni is scheduled to address the crowd in the early evening. Her deputy prime ministers, Matteo Salvini and Antonio Tajani, are also expected to participate through video links. The gathering effectively doubles as an early campaign-style event ahead of Italy's 2027 general election. Under the official slogan "Il Governo piu stabile, l’Italia piu forte" ("The Most Stable Government, the Strongest Italy"), the celebrations will feature traditional Puglian light shows and DJ performances. The government is expected to highlight its record in office, including the creation of more than one million additional jobs and a reported 21-billion-euro ($24-billion) reduction in personal income taxes. Italy's fiscal position has also improved significantly despite its heavy debt burden. Critics, however, argue that greater fiscal stability has not translated into stronger economic growth or improved living standards. "Have wages increased? No. Petrol costs more, job insecurity has increased, people are retiring less and the healthcare system is functioning less effectively," Maurizio Landini, head of the CGIL trade union, said ahead of the event. Migration and security at centre of Meloni's record Meloni has also argued that Italy's influence internationally has grown during her time in office. Her relationship with US President Donald Trump, once described as a close friendship, has nevertheless suffered a dramatic setback after she criticised him for attacking the pope. Meloni's coalition includes her Brothers of Italy, the far-right anti-immigration League led by Salvini and the centre-right Forza Italia party. Together, the coalition has passed around 300 laws and decrees, with many focused on what the government describes as security threats. The measures have addressed issues ranging from petty crime to rave parties and climate protests. Meloni's Brothers of Italy, which has roots in the neo-Fascist political tradition, won the 2022 election after campaigning heavily on illegal migration. The government says its policies have helped reduce migrant arrivals by 80 percent. But maintaining political momentum will be more difficult as the government moves closer to the next election. Meloni will also have to say how she intends to use these last months ahead of the vote, a very interesting question, Flavia Perina, an editorialist with La Stampa daily, told a press conference in Rome on Thursday. Also read: Kenya vs Tata Chemicals: Why President William Ruto ordered company to stop operations Protesters challenge Meloni's record While supporters gather to celebrate the government's longevity, Meloni's opponents are planning an anti-government demonstration across Bari's historic centre. The protest organisers accuse the government of creating a war and weapons economy and a police state, while also alleging that its policies have contributed to a climate of hostility towards migrants. The demonstrations underscore the political divisions surrounding Meloni as she approaches the final stretch before the 2027 election. Far-right challenger emerges Meloni also faces a challenge from further to her political right. A former general has emerged as the leader of a party that is even further to the right than Meloni's Brothers of Italy. The party's rapid rise has seen it overtake both the League and Forza Italia in opinion polls, potentially creating a new threat to Meloni's dominance of Italy's right-wing political landscape. As supporters gather for Meloni's record-breaking celebration, with food trucks serving Bari's traditional ‘Assassin Spaghetti’, the prime minister faces a more complicated question: whether she can turn her government's historic longevity into another electoral victory in 2027.

<p>Giorgia Meloni celebrates her government becoming Italy’s longest-lasting since WWII as supporters rally and protesters challenge her record</p>

Giorgia Meloni’s government breaks Berlusconi’s record, becomes Italy’s longest-lasting since WWII

Italy is confronting a demographic crisis that could reshape the country's future. New projections suggest the nation may lose nearly 4 million people by 2050, with the resident population potentially falling to just 45.8 million by 2080. At the heart of the decline is a record-low birth rate—the lowest since Italy's unification in 1861.


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Trump's pick for Italy is not going unnoticed. Billionaire Ambassador Tilman Fertitta, 69, worth $10.4 billion and owner of Houston Rockets, is cruising the Mediterranean on his $450 million super-yacht Boardwalk as part of his "Freedom 250 Coastal Diplomacy" tour. From Sicily to Venice to Portofino, he hosts business leaders on board with 2 pools, helipads, cinema and glass elevator.


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Israel's plan to advance tenders for around 1,200 settlement homes in the strategically sensitive E1 area of the occupied West Bank has drawn strong condemnation from major Western allies. The UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada called the move “unacceptable” and urged Israel to withdraw the plans, warning that development in E1 could undermine prospects for a two-state solution.

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Since the last few days, 32 mountaineers have been stranded on Western Europe's tallest mountain to rockfalls. While they have sought assistance, the local Mayor agreed to rescue them only if they pay $110 each. 


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At Italy's Volterra prison, something extraordinary happens: inmates transform into actors. As part of the long-running Compagnia della Fortezza project, prisoners work alongside professional theatre-makers, rehearsing daily and staging ambitious performances that challenge how we think about punishment and rehabilitation.


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Israel and Lebanon have shortlisted Britain, Italy, Switzerland, and Indonesia as potential contributors to a new international mechanism aimed at verifying Hezbollah's disarmament in southern Lebanon. The list emerged from US-mediated talks in Rome, with these countries possibly providing troops to observe or take part in weapons inspections.


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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced temporary checks on air and sea travel from Spain, citing a surge in irregular migration linked to crossings from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta. The move tightens controls between the two Schengen-area countries and comes amid growing migration pressures across Europe.

Meloni calls for Spain's Schengen suspension

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei (Phlegraean Fields) volcanic region near Naples, Italy, triggering landslides and power outages. The shallow tremor hit at a depth of just 3 kilometres, injuring 10 people.

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Spain has deployed military personnel to Ceuta, its North African enclave, after an unprecedented surge of migrants crossed from Morocco, triggering one of Europe's biggest border crises in recent years.

According to reports, tens of thousands of migrants attempted to enter Ceuta by land and sea, while dozens reportedly lost their lives during the dangerous journey. Reception centers have become overwhelmed as authorities struggle to accommodate the growing number of arrivals.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has vowed to deploy all necessary resources while coordinating with Moroccan authorities to restore order. Meanwhile, Italy has called for Spain's suspension from the Schengen free-travel zone, arguing that Madrid's migration policies threaten European security—a claim Spain has rejected.

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Spain has deployed the military to restore order in Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave from Morocco. The surge has left at least nine people dead, prompting emergency reinforcements as authorities struggle to contain one of the region's biggest border crises in recent years.

Tensions grow over Europe's migration policies: Deadly sea crossings claim at least 18 lives 

Former Italy star Andrea Pirlo has ruled himself out of the race to become Italy's national team coach following controversy over his reported links to a Russian betting company. Pirlo said he is no longer a candidate, ending speculation that he was set to take charge of the Azzurri.

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Reports in Italy say that Pep Guardiola is in talks to become the new head coach of the Azzuri

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Protests have erupted across Italy after a Moroccan man died while under police restraint. Demonstrators are demanding justice and accountability, calling it a case of police brutality. The incident has sparked nationwide anger, with rallies held in major cities and clashes reported with authorities.

Italy protest: Anger after Moroccan dies under police restraint

<p>Residents of a small Tuscan village cannot agree on whether there is a crocodile in the lake or not. A photo shows the predator in a murky lake in Masiano, with its eyes and snout slightly above the surface of the water. He shared the photo in May, but despite this evidence, people of the village are not on the same page about the existence of the crocodile. However, visitors and hunters are coming from far-off places to get a look at this croc that may or may not be real.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The croc was reportedly kept as a young hatchling by an unknown person but escaped to the lake in Masiano during floods three years ago. The 50-foot-deep lake provides a great place for the creature because of the abundance of fish in it. It also has steep banks and sturdy fencing that stop it from escaping. Vivai Reali, the owner of the lake, saw the crocodile and informed the police about it. He also hired a French croc hunter, Olivier Behra, to capture it. But the creature has eluded him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, he claimed in a Facebook post that it is about 5 feet long, which means it is still young, and he believes we have "good 20 years before it poses any real threat." He has abandoned the hunt for now and will resume it in September when the water levels drop.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, several people in the area are sure that the crocodile is not real. Tommaso Pinferi, a 35-year-old business owner, told the Times, "I've seen many strange creatures walk the streets of Masiano, but never a crocodile." But the person who filed the report with the police would have been careful about lying about it, since a false alarm would lead to his being imprisoned for six months and a fine of up to €516.</p><h2><strong>AI photo of crocodile?</strong></h2><p>The brother of the lake owner says that the police had the photo analysed by an AI research team in Florence, which confirmed that it was not fake. However, local officials are keeping mum on the matter, which has triggered a range of speculations among the people. Rumours are abuzz that duck and heron populations are declining in the lake because of the crocodile. Whatever the truth is, locals are capitalising on the publicity. A pub has introduced the "Masiano Crocodile" cocktail to its menu, while a local youth football team has renamed itself the "Masiano Crocodiles".</p>

A Tuscan village is attracting people from different corners after someone clicked a photo of a crocodile in a lake. However, the creature has not been seen since then. Some people are sure that there never was a crocodile, while others are capitalising on the publicity. 

Residents of a small Tuscan village cannot agree on whether there is a crocodile in the lake or not. A photo shows the predator in a murky lake in Masiano, with its eyes and snout slightly above the surface of the water. He shared the photo in May, but despite this evidence, people of the village are not on the same page about the existence of the crocodile. However, visitors and hunters are coming from far-off places to get a look at this croc that may or may not be real. The croc was reportedly kept as a young hatchling by an unknown person but escaped to the lake in Masiano during floods three years ago. The 50-foot-deep lake provides a great place for the creature because of the abundance of fish in it. It also has steep banks and sturdy fencing that stop it from escaping. Vivai Reali, the owner of the lake, saw the crocodile and informed the police about it. He also hired a French croc hunter, Olivier Behra, to capture it. But the creature has eluded him. However, he claimed in a Facebook post that it is about 5 feet long, which means it is still young, and he believes we have "good 20 years before it poses any real threat." He has abandoned the hunt for now and will resume it in September when the water levels drop. Meanwhile, several people in the area are sure that the crocodile is not real. Tommaso Pinferi, a 35-year-old business owner, told the Times, "I've seen many strange creatures walk the streets of Masiano, but never a crocodile." But the person who filed the report with the police would have been careful about lying about it, since a false alarm would lead to his being imprisoned for six months and a fine of up to €516. AI photo of crocodile? The brother of the lake owner says that the police had the photo analysed by an AI research team in Florence, which confirmed that it was not fake. However, local officials are keeping mum on the matter, which has triggered a range of speculations among the people. Rumours are abuzz that duck and heron populations are declining in the lake because of the crocodile. Whatever the truth is, locals are capitalising on the publicity. A pub has introduced the "Masiano Crocodile" cocktail to its menu, while a local youth football team has renamed itself the "Masiano Crocodiles".

<p>A Tuscan village is attracting people from different corners after someone clicked a photo of a crocodile in a lake. However, the creature has not been seen since then. Some people are sure that there never was a crocodile, while others are capitalising on the publicity.&nbsp;</p>

Mysterious crocodile sighting has made an Italian village famous. It may not even exist

Europe's largest active volcano, Mount Etna, erupted in Sicily, sending ash and volcanic material into the sky. Authorities say volcanic activity has since eased, with tremor levels dropping and ash emissions subsiding. Mount Etna remains under a yellow alert as officials continue to monitor the situation.

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Italy is battling multiple wildfires as firefighters continue emergency operations in Sardinia while overnight efforts helped contain fires in Emilia-Romagna. Authorities evacuated homes as a precaution, with emergency crews working to prevent the flames from spreading further amid challenging conditions.

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<p>The Italian parliament witnessed major drama when conservative MP Emanuele Pozzolo refused to address Deputy Speaker of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Anna Ascani, as Madam President, and instead kept calling her "Mr President". Ascani hits back by calling him a "fellow female". A video shows Ascani stopping Pozzolo midway through his speech after he addresses her as "Mr President". She says, "Colleague, excuse me. Since this is the third time I've heard it, call me 'Madam President', otherwise, just 'President' is fine." But Pozzolo dismisses her request outright and once again says, "Thank you, Mr President."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ascani does not take this lying down and says, "Thank you, fellow female MP Pozzolo. Please continue, thank you," and gives him a confident stare. "If you're enjoying yourself, Mr President, then we're both enjoying ourselves," Pozzolo says. He defends his choice of words and says he is using the institutional term and calls on Ascani to “respect a member of parliament who uses the proper institutional terms.”</p><h2><strong>Ascani warns Pozzolo that he will be removed from parliament&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>"Colleague, I call you to order. You cannot behave like that," Ascani says multiple times as Pozzolo continues to shout at her in the parliament. She issues him a second warning, and tells him to continue with his speech and "never again address the Chair this way after it simply asked you for a courtesy, Mr Pozzolo." Ascani tells him to "review" his institutional language and "not address the Chair this way, or I'll have you removed from the Chamber."</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>German politician calls MP more sensitive than clitoris</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This is the third such incident in a parliament where women have had to call out bullies in the middle of a session. Kathi Gebel, a female German politician, recently went viral after a clip from March showed her shutting down an MP in the most brutal manner. "The clitoris has 3000 nerve endings, and you are still more sensitive. To get to that point is quite something!" she tells AfD MP Martin Reichardt, who interrupted her speech. Everyone in the parliament was left stunned and laughing, with Reichardt reacting the most shocked. He didn’t attend any plenary session that or the following week," Gebel said in a later comment.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/absolute-queen-german-politician-kathi-gebel-spar"><strong>'Absolute queen': German politician Kathi Gebel shuts down MP with savage 'cl*****s' comeback</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>Rape legislation debate in European parliament</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another incident unfolded in the European Parliament in April when Swedish MEP Abir Al-Sahlani was interrupted by conservative MEP Cristian Terheș midway through a consent-based rape legislation. "What exactly is a woman that a man violates?" he asks. She takes a jibe at him by saying that he is lacks arguments, and so is "looking for watermelon seeds in the garbage," implying that his statement makes no sense. &nbsp;"Only yes means yes. Everything else is rape," she adds, throwing her hands in the air.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She wrote in a post alongside the video, "Anything other than a yes is rape. It’s that simple. If politics is not on the side of the victim, it’s on the side of the perpetrator. This is not complicated; it’s about giving women protection so they can be free."</p>

Another sexist incident unfolded in a parliament when Italian MP Emanuele Pozzolo called Deputy Speaker Anna Ascani “Mr President.” She called him “fellow female” when he didn't stop, triggering a war of words that Ascani ultimately won.

The Italian parliament witnessed major drama when conservative MP Emanuele Pozzolo refused to address Deputy Speaker of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Anna Ascani, as Madam President, and instead kept calling her "Mr President". Ascani hits back by calling him a "fellow female". A video shows Ascani stopping Pozzolo midway through his speech after he addresses her as "Mr President". She says, "Colleague, excuse me. Since this is the third time I've heard it, call me 'Madam President', otherwise, just 'President' is fine." But Pozzolo dismisses her request outright and once again says, "Thank you, Mr President." Ascani does not take this lying down and says, "Thank you, fellow female MP Pozzolo. Please continue, thank you," and gives him a confident stare. "If you're enjoying yourself, Mr President, then we're both enjoying ourselves," Pozzolo says. He defends his choice of words and says he is using the institutional term and calls on Ascani to “respect a member of parliament who uses the proper institutional terms.” Ascani warns Pozzolo that he will be removed from parliament "Colleague, I call you to order. You cannot behave like that," Ascani says multiple times as Pozzolo continues to shout at her in the parliament. She issues him a second warning, and tells him to continue with his speech and "never again address the Chair this way after it simply asked you for a courtesy, Mr Pozzolo." Ascani tells him to "review" his institutional language and "not address the Chair this way, or I'll have you removed from the Chamber."

<p>Another sexist incident unfolded in a parliament when Italian MP Emanuele Pozzolo called Deputy Speaker Anna Ascani “Mr President.” She called him “fellow female” when he didn't stop, triggering a war of words that Ascani ultimately won.</p>

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