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Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner faced criticism for hugging Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has been labeled as a right-wing populist and accused of neo-fascism. Some condemned Sinner for embracing Meloni, while others defended her, emphasizing her distancing from fascism. The meeting sparked controversy, drawing attention to the intersection of politics and sports.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced her separation from her partner, television journalist Andrea Giambruno, following his recent sexist comments made on and off air. Giambruno, who presents a news program on Mediaset, was criticized for using foul language, making advances to a female colleague, boasting about an affair, and victim-blaming in previous instances. Meloni had previously stated that she should not be held accountable for her partner's behavior.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Pope Francis during his visit to Italy. Zelensky stated that the first important steps of a military counteroffensive against Russian forces will be taken soon. At least 21 people were injured in Russian attacks on the western Khmelnytskyi region of Ukraine, and two people were killed and 10 others were wounded in Russian shelling of the eastern city of Kostiantynivka. An explosion was heard in the suburbs of the eastern city of Luhansk, occupied by Russian forces, one day after the city was struck by two missiles. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pledged unwavering support to Ukraine, saying Italy was ready to support its partnership with NATO.