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Italy’s right-wing bloc marches to a majority

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Italy’s right-wing bloc looks set to win a majority in both houses of parliament

Italy’s right-wing bloc looks set to win a majority, after the first exit polls were released.

They signal a clear victory for Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy coalition.

The polls show the far-right group securing between 41-45 per cent of the total vote. This leaves the major left party with just 25-29 per cent.

If confirmed, the results will give Meloni’s Brothers of Italy a majority in both houses.

At this stage, it is important to note Italian exit polls are often wrong. Many analysts remain hesitant to call the final result.

The election has been closely monitored in Europe and around the world. Italians are deciding on whether to choose their nation’s most right-winged government since World War II.

Here’s what you need to know about the vote

Italy went to the polls after Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s national unity government was brought down by infighting in July.

Polls have consistently shown the country’s right-wing bloc will win a majority in both houses of parliament.

Giorgia Meloni, leader of the nationalist Brothers of Italy, is seen as frontrunner. If successful, she will be the nation’s first female prime minister.

The former far-right activist from Rome has energised her party, which is set to see its share of the vote leap to around 25 per cent from only 4 per cent at the last election in 2018.

Her party is widely expected to emerge as Italy’s largest single party at Sunday’s vote. It will lead an alliance of right-wing parties to a comfortable victory.

The conservative bloc also includes the League party, led by Matteo Salvini, and Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia.

Salvini is the abrasive former interior minister, who takes a hard line on immigration.

In recent months, he has been eclipsed by Meloni

Berlusconi, who will turn 86 four days after the election, has shrugged off old age, ill-health, sex scandals and a criminal conviction.

The four-times prime minister is battling for a central role after the vote. Even if his party is the junior partner now among its three main parties.

Italy’s electoral system favours groups able to form broad alliances, likely amplifying the right-wing bloc’s victory.

The right has also been helped by divisions in the centre-left.

There, attempts to form a broad electoral alliance by the main Democratic Party fell apart.

That leaves three main groups fighting for votes – the PD and its allies, the centrist Azione party and its Italia Viva partner, and the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement.

Led by Giuseppe Conte, the 5-start Movement withdrew support for Draghi’s government in July, sparking divisions that led to this early election.

His strategy has in part been vindicated by an improvement in 5-Star’s poll standings, but the party still faces a spell in opposition.

And what are the main issues for voters?

As in other European countries, the cost of living crisis has overshadowed other concerns such as immigration, crime and public services.

The conservative alliance has called for tax cuts across the board to help Italians cope with rising prices.

The Democratic Party wants tax reductions to be more targeted towards lower income groups.

Meloni has repeatedly voiced her support for Western policy against Russia after it invaded Ukraine.

But League leader Matteo Salvini has called for the European Union to shield Italians from the economic side-effects of sanctions imposed on Russia over the invasion.

William is an Executive News Producer at TICKER NEWS, responsible for the production and direction of news bulletins. William is also the presenter of the hourly Weather + Climate segment. With qualifications in Journalism and Law (LLB), William previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) before moving to TICKER NEWS. He was also an intern at the Seven Network's 'Sunrise'. A creative-minded individual, William has a passion for broadcast journalism and reporting on global politics and international affairs.

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Trump confirms U.S. B2 bombers targeted three Iranian nuclear sites.

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Trump confirms U.S. strikes on Iran as Israel targets top Iranian leaders

Trump confirms U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear sites amid rising tensions; Israel intensifies operations, Iran vows to continue enrichment, and Houthi militants threaten U.S. shipping.

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Trump confirms U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear sites amid rising tensions; Israel intensifies operations, Iran vows to continue enrichment, and Houthi militants threaten U.S. shipping.


President Trump has confirmed that U.S. forces successfully struck three nuclear facilities in Iran – Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan – with all aircraft safely exiting Iranian airspace. The mission, involving B-2 stealth bombers, comes amid rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Meanwhile, Israel has intensified its military operations, killing three top Iranian military leaders and striking a major nuclear facility in Isfahan. The Israeli chief of staff warned the operation may lead to a prolonged and complex war.

Iran responded by vowing to continue uranium enrichment and said talks with the U.S. are off the table unless Israel halts its attacks. In a parallel move, Houthi militants threatened U.S. and commercial ships in the Red Sea if American strikes continue in support of Israel.

Adding to the volatility, an Iranian drone hit northern Israel, with the IDF confirming the incident—though no casualties were reported. The U.S. State Department is now organising flights to evacuate Americans from Israel.

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Trump announces U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites

Trump announces successful U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, while Israel intensifies its military campaign against Iranian leadership.

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Trump announces successful U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, while Israel intensifies its military campaign against Iranian leadership.

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President Trump announced U.S. strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, confirming all aircraft left Iranian airspace after the operation. Meanwhile, Israel ramped up its military actions against Iran, leading to warnings from Iranian officials and Houthi militants regarding potential escalations.

President Trump announced on Saturday that the United States had successfully completed strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.

In a social media post, he confirmed all U.S. aircraft had exited Iranian airspace following the operation.

This military action was preceded by the deployment of stealth B-2 bombers from Missouri, capable of carrying the GBU-57 bunker buster, a powerful weapon considered effective against the Fordow uranium-enrichment facility.

Trump had earlier indicated to senior aides that he approved attack plans for Iran, awaiting Tehran’s decision on its nuclear program.

Meanwhile, Israel’s military intensified its operations against Iranian military leaders and nuclear sites, announcing the elimination of three senior Iranian figures and strikes on the Isfahan facility. Israel’s military chief warned of a potentially prolonged conflict, describing it as the nation’s most complex military undertaking.

In response, Iranian officials stated their refusal to halt uranium enrichment and indicated that negotiations with the U.S. would only occur if Israel ceased its attacks.

Additionally, the U.S. State Department announced the initiation of flights to facilitate the return of American citizens from Israel.

Houthi militants also issued a warning to target U.S. and commercial vessels in the Red Sea should American attacks in support of Israel commence.

Amidst this, an Iranian drone attack recently damaged a building in northern Israel, marking an acknowledged drone strike by the Israeli military during the ongoing conflict. No casualties were reported from the incident.

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