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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Speaks During A Press Conference At The End Of The European Council Meeting In Brussels, Belgium, On December 19, 2025. European Union Leaders Struck A Deal Friday To Provide Ukraine A 90-Billion-Euro Loan To Plug Its Looming Budget Shortfalls, But Failed To Agree On Using Frozen Russian Assets To Come Up With The Funds. (Photo By Nicolas Tucat / Afp Via Getty Images)

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Italy arrests nine over alleged Hamas funding through charities

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