Rome (AFP) – Giorgia Meloni, whose post-fascist Brothers of Italy party came top in general elections, arrives on stage to give a victory speech. The Brothers of Italy party, which has neo-fascist roots, has never held office but looks set to form Italy’s most far-right government since the fall of dictator Benito Mussolini during World War II.
Istanbul (AFP) – With the dust of Moscow still on their shoes, a stream of Russians who have just arrived Istanbul express personal relief but concern for the safety of loved ones after the Kremlin announced a partial mobilisation for the war in Ukraine.
Tehran (AFP) – September 22 2022: Iranian demonstrators take to the streets of the capital Tehran, burning their headscarves and setting fire to trash bins amid ongoing protests. Demonstrations have rocked major cities across Iran for eight straight nights since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. AFP OBTAINED THE FOLLOWING VIDEO OUTSIDE IRAN.
Polillo (Philippines) (AFP) – Waves crash on the road as Super Typhoon Noru smashes into the Philippines’ Quezon province, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and forcing hundreds to flee their homes.
Berlin (AFP) – Runners from around the world take part in the Berlin marathon, with Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge beating his own men’s world record.
Rome (AFP) – Italians begin voting in an election expected to usher in the country’s first government led by the far-right since the days of Benito Mussolini. The Brothers of Italy party, led by Giorgia Meloni, is leading the polls and looks set to take office, with many worried about the consequences for peoples’ rights.
Copenhagen (AFP) – Ahead of France’s Nations League match against Denmark, coach Didier Deschamps is wary of a “tough match”, and highlights midfielder Christian Eriksen as an attacking threat his team remains wary of. Despite being hampered by injuries, les Bleus hope to lay down a marker in their final match before the World Cup, against a tough rival they will meet again in two months’ time in Doha.
Rome (AFP) – Italians begin voting in an election expected to usher in the country’s first government led by the far-right since World War II, bringing eurosceptic populists to the heart of Europe. The Brothers of Italy party, led by one-time Mussolini supporter Giorgia Meloni, is leading opinion polls and looks set to take office in a coalition with the far-right League and Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia parties.
Milan (AFP) – Matteo Salvini, leader of Italy’s anti-immigration League party, casts his vote in Sunday’s general election, which is expected to usher in the country’s first government led by the far-right since World War II.
Taipei (AFP) – Across most of its habitats the biggest danger pangolins face comes from humans. But in Taiwan, a comparative conservation success story, the heavily trafficked scaly anteaters face a different threat — a surging feral dog population.
Skrunda (Latvia) (AFP) – Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the number of volunteers to join the national guard in Latvia has quadrupled. This year, about 4,000 people have signed up for a three-week basic military training course, in which they learn how to react to an attack and how to use a weapon.
Irpin (Ukraine) (AFP) – More than a hundred residential blocks in Irpin — dubbed a “hero city” by President Volodymyr Zelensky for holding back Russian invaders headed towards the capital — have been badly damaged by shelling. Now the advance of winter presents a different threat, as they urgently need to complete repairs before the temperatures drop.
