Italy’s data protection authority is asking Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek for formal responses on how it handles Italians’ data when they use its AI chatbot

The Chinese-made DeepSeek app, which has reached the top of the downloads list in recent hours, on Wednesday disappeared from Google and Apple's digital stores in Italy. News that free app Deepseek may be able to outperform US rivals at a fraction of the cost sent US tech stocks tumbling earlier this week.

Tajani stressed that constructive dialogue must be started and Italy can play a very positive role, acting as a bridge between Brussels and Washington, just as former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi did with former US President George W. Bush.

Giorgia Meloni’s presence at Donald Trump’s inauguration aimed to reinforce her status as a privileged interlocutor with the new US administration. But this position carries risks for Italy and the EU.

Italy on Sunday resumed the transfer of migrants to its controversial centres in Albania, sending 49 asylum seekers to its maritime neighbour, the interior ministry said.

Italy's navy on Sunday was taking 49 migrants it picked up in international waters to detention facilities in Albania, the interior ministry said, resuming a plan to curb sea arrivals mired in legal controversy.

He hails a fantastic woman sweeping all before her in Europe. Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni are fast forging a new transatlantic "special relationship". Italian Prime Minister Meloni was the sole European leader at Trump's presidential inauguration on Monday,

The European Union is resuming its mission to monitor the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. Led by foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, the mission aims to support the ceasefire and facilitate medical evacuation for injured individuals.

Italian naval ship lands 49 people in Albania in a third transfer under controversial 2023 deal between Rome and Tirana.

New legislation passed in January requires Italian appeals courts to approve the detention of asylum seekers rather than special immigration services.

New van sales in the EU rose by 8.3% while truck registrations fell by 6.3% and bus sales increased by 9.2% in 2024.