Italian government approved use of spyware on members of refugee NGO, MPs told | Italy

The Italian government approved the use of a sophisticated surveillance tool to spy on members of a humanitarian NGO because they were allegedly deemed a possible threat to national security, MPs have heard. Alfredo Mantovano, a cabinet undersecretary, made the admission during a classified meeting with Copasir, the parliamentary committee for national security, according to…

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Federal election 2025 live updates: Anthony Albanese calls Australia election and names 3 May poll date | Australian election 2025

PM names 3 May election date Anthony Albanese has stepped out into the prime ministerial courtyard to address the media after going to governor general Sam Mostyn this morning to dissolve parliament and trigger the election campaign. “Ready to go?” he asks and when asked in return if he’s ready, Albanese says: “You bet. Born…

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