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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced that Italy will not renew its five-year defense agreement with Israel. Meloni stated the decision was made "in view of the current situation," though she did not provide specific details. The move follows a sharp decline in relations between Rome and Tel Aviv, exacerbated last week when Italian UN peacekeepers in Lebanon faced warning shots from Israeli forces, prompting Italy to summon the Israeli ambassador.

On Monday, Israel in turn summoned Italy's ambassador to protest comments by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who had condemned Israel's "unacceptable attacks" on civilians in Lebanon.

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Greece will ban social media access for children under the age of 15 starting in January next year. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the policy as a measure to combat rising anxiety, sleep disorders, and the "addictive design" of digital platforms. With this move, Greece joins a growing number of European nations implementing age-based restrictions on social media use.

In December Australia became the first country in the world to require TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and other top sites to remove accounts held by under-16s, or face heavy fines. France, Austria and Spain are among a growing number of nations pursuing similar curbs.

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The government of Spain has approved a significant plan to grant legal status to around 500000 undocumented migrants, marking one of the country’s most notable immigration decisions in recent years. The initiative, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, aims to formally integrate hundreds of thousands of people who are already living and working within Spanish society.

According to Sánchez, the move is both a practical necessity and a matter of fairness. In a public message addressed to citizens, he explained that the policy recognizes the reality that many undocumented migrants are already part of everyday life in Spain. He described the decision as an act of justice, emphasizing that these individuals contribute to the nation’s economy and social fabric.

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Pepsi has announced it will no longer be the main sponsor of London’s Wireless Festival this summer following the news that Kanye West is set to headline. The rapper, known as Ye, has faced intense backlash for past antisemitic remarks, despite issuing an apology in January. The decision comes shortly after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described West’s headlining slot as "deeply concerning."

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A bizarre chocolate theft in Europe has captured global attention after more than 400000 KitKat bars weighing around 12 tons were stolen from a delivery truck. The incident occurred while the vehicle was transporting the chocolate along a route from a factory in central Italy to Poland. According to the company, the truck and its contents remain missing, and investigations are ongoing in collaboration with local authorities and supply chain partners.

The stolen shipment consisted of exactly 413793 KitKat bars, each traceable through unique batch numbers printed on the packaging. The company has encouraged anyone who comes across suspicious products matching those codes to report them. Despite the scale of the theft, KitKat reassured consumers that there are no safety concerns and that overall supply has not been affected.

The incident also highlights a growing issue within the logistics industry. A joint report by the International Union of Marine Insurance and the Transported Asset Protection Association in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa has pointed to a rise in cargo theft and freight fraud. These crimes are becoming more organized and sophisticated, posing serious challenges for companies that rely on complex distribution networks.

Rather than treating the situation purely as a crisis, KitKat chose to respond in a way that turned the story into something much bigger. The brand leaned into humor and creativity, using its well known messaging to engage the public. In a statement, a spokesperson joked that while the brand encourages people to have a break, it seems the thieves took that message too literally. The comment struck a tone that allowed audiences to engage with the story in a lighter way.

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Scott Mills has signed off from his role on the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, marking a sudden and unexpected departure from the broadcaster.

The DJ, who began hosting the BBC Radio 2 breakfast program in January 2025, has left the station's flagship show after the BBC confirmed on March 30 that he is no longer contracted with the organization. A spokesperson for the broadcaster stated that while it does not comment on individual personnel matters, it can confirm that Mills is no longer working under contract with the BBC.

Following the announcement, BBC's director of music, Lorna Clarke, sent an internal message to staff addressing the situation. In her note, which was later reported by E! News, she acknowledged that the news would likely come as a surprise to many employees, particularly those who had worked with Mills over the years across various platforms including Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 5 Live, and television. She said it was important to inform staff as soon as possible given the circumstances.

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The big election over the weekend was in a small European country nearly half a world away from Washington, but the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has significant reverberations in the United States.

That’s because President Donald Trump and many U.S. conservatives have long embraced Orbán, who has become an icon among the global right for his anti-immigrant stance. The American president’s agenda has striking parallels with the way the Hungarian leader used the levers of government to tilt the media, judiciary and electoral system to keep his party in power for 16 years.

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Austria has announced plans to ban social media for children under the age of 14, joining a growing list of countries implementing online restrictions for minors. The decision follows negotiations within the nation's three-party coalition government. While Vice-Chancellor Andreas Babler stated the ban is necessary to prevent children from becoming "addicted" or "ill," the government has not yet provided specific details on how or when the policy will be enforced.