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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

France's Leader Tries to Fix Money Problems

France's Prime Minister, Sebastien Lecornu, is working hard to solve budget issues. He is trying to make a deal with other key groups. This is to prevent his government from collapsing. He believes the new budget is an improvement. It aims to unite people and is seen as more responsible. He shared

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Italy's Data Watchdog Faces Corruption Cloud

Italy's data privacy agency, often seen as a tough enforcer of tech giants, is now under scrutiny itself. Police recently raided its offices as part of a corruption and embezzlement investigation. The probe focuses on the agency's president and three board members, with allegations of overspending a

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Jan 15 2026SPORTS

Cool Sports to Check Out at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy

Italy is all set to host the Winter Olympics in 2026. The games will happen in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo from February 6 to February 22. This event will feature a mix of classic and new sports. There are many sports to watch. Alpine skiing is one where athletes speed down snowy slopes. Bobsleigh

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Jan 14 2026POLITICS

French Government Braces for Political Storms

France is in the middle of some serious political drama. Two groups, the far-right National Rally and the hard-left France Unbowed, are trying to pass no-confidence votes against the government. But don't expect them to succeed. These votes are mostly just a big protest against the EU's new trade de

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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

Italy's Big Vote: Judges vs. Prosecutors

Italy is gearing up for a significant vote on March 22-23. The country will decide on a major change to its legal system. This change could impact how judges and prosecutors work. The vote is a big deal for Giorgia Meloni's government. It's also a test of her support before the next election in 2027

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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

Italy's Leader Calls for Talks with Russia, But No Quick G8 Return

Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, believes Europe should start talking to Russia again. She thinks this could help end the war in Ukraine. But she does not think Russia should join the G8 group of powerful countries anytime soon. Meloni agrees with France's President, Emmanuel Macron. He also

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Italy's Leader Speaks Out Against Violence After Youth Activists Attacked

Italy's current leader, Giorgia Meloni, recently spoke up against political violence. This happened after some young members of her party were hurt while putting up posters. The posters were to remember three young people killed in 1978. These three were part of a far-right group. Two were allegedly

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Jan 07 2026POLITICS

Europe Stands United Against U. S. Greenland Plans

France is teaming up with other European countries to figure out what to do if the United States tries to take over Greenland. This comes after U. S. President Donald Trump has been talking about wanting to control the Arctic island. Taking Greenland from Denmark, a long-time ally, could cause big p

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Dec 31 2025EDUCATION

France Takes a Stand: New Rules for Kids and Social Media

France is making big moves to protect kids from social media. Starting in 2026, kids under 15 won't be allowed to use social media. This is part of a bigger plan to keep kids safe online. The French government is also planning to ban phones in high schools. This rule is already in place for younger

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

Italy's Big Change: Less Oversight, More Debate

Italy's government just made a bold move. They passed a new law that reduces the power of the court that checks how public money is spent. This court, known as the Court of Auditors, has been a strong watchdog, making sure Italy and the EU's rules are followed. The new law limits the court's abilit

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