Meloni slams Trump over fabricated 'begging' photo claim
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly rejected Donald Trump's claim that she 'begged' him for a photo at the G7 summit, saying she was 'stunned' and that Italy does not beg. The dispute has prompted Italy's top diplomat to cancel a scheduled trip to the United States. Multiple international outlets have covered the escalating diplomatic rift between the two allies.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire brokered with US involvement, according to multiple reports. However, Israeli forces continued attacks on Lebanon even after the agreement was announced, casting doubt on its immediate implementation. Israeli officials said troops would remain in position. The fragile truce comes amid intense international pressure to de-escalate hostilities along the border.
Two passenger trains collided near Bedford, north of London, prompting a major emergency response. British police and emergency services are on the scene. The incident has drawn significant media attention, though details on casualties remain limited at this time.