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Berlusconi built a country in which the entire political class, from right to left, seems to share a goal — the brain flattening of its voters

Berlusconi oversaw Italian politics’ ‘descent into the field’ of ignorance

Berlusconi built a country in which the entire political class, from right to left, seems to share a goal — the brain flattening of its voters

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi. (Photo by Stefano Montesi – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

The legacy of Berlusconi: Shaping Italy’s political stage

Italy bids farewell to an era defined by his unique brand of flamboyance and controversy, leaving behind a complex legacy that will continue to shape the country’s political…

Silvio Berlusconi. Photo by Giorgio Cosulich/Getty Images

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi dies at 86

Berlusconi led Italy three times between 1994 and 2011, wooing voters with a promise of economic success only to be forced out as a debt crisis gripped his country

Former Health MEC ?Qedani Mahlangu’s election into the Provincial Executive Committee has been called out for dishonouring the memories of those who have passed in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. (Felix Dlangamandla, Gallo)

Reject the grotesque logic of oppression

We need to place feminist commitments at the centre of any truly progressive political project

Salvini needs to choose between revolution and the restoration. Whether to leave Berlusconi

Italy begins search for new government under cloud of uncertainty

A month after Italy’s general election delivered a political stalemate, the country will try and put together a new government

Salvini needs to choose between revolution and the restoration. Whether to leave Berlusconi

Italy votes in uncertain election stalked by populism

Tensions between far-right and anti-fascist activists have marred a gloomy campaign dominated by fears about immigration and economic malaise.

Moving forward from the competition, the girls will partner with NAFDAC to create a database of certified pharmaceutical products.

AC Milan owner Li dismisses bankrupt reports as ‘fake news’

Chinese businessman Li responded to reports that he has been ordered to auction off his assets to repay unpaid loans to two banks.

The Le Monde letter triggered a wave of indignation worldwide

‘Feminist’ Deneuve apologises to sex assault victims

As an actress since she was 17, Deneuve admitted that during her career she had been "a witness to indelicate situations" between men and women.

‘That crisis is so profound that it will be impossible for Ramaphosa

SA’s crisis needs a democratic resolution

A return to elitism will not enable the development of a viable society or secure a democratic future

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Berlusconi gets seven years for paying for sex with minor

A Milan court has sentenced Italy’s former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi to seven years in prison for paying for sex with a minor.

Italy elections results expected to be the most fragmented in decades

Polls in Italy opened for the second day of voting in one of the most closely watched and unpredictable elections in years.

Milan court denies Berlusconi trial postponement

A Milan court has rejected a bid by former premier Silvio Berlusconi to halt his sex-for-hire trial because of Italy’s general election campaign.

Salvini needs to choose between revolution and the restoration. Whether to leave Berlusconi

Berlusconi still bankrolling bunga bunga girls

A number of showgirls who allegedly took part in "bunga bunga" sex parties have said Silvio Berlusconi is giving them around 2500 euros a month.

Salvini needs to choose between revolution and the restoration. Whether to leave Berlusconi

Berlusconi ‘declares war’ against Italian government

Berlusconi’s warning that his party could withdraw its support for the government has been seen as a declaration of war against the Prime Minister.

Salvini needs to choose between revolution and the restoration. Whether to leave Berlusconi

Berlusconi: No sex games at my parties

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has denied there had ever been sex games at parties in his villa.

Salvini needs to choose between revolution and the restoration. Whether to leave Berlusconi

Magistrates scrutinise senator for blackmailing Berlusconi

Magistrates have launched an investigation against a senator on suspicion that he tried to blackmail Silvio Berlusconi over alleged mafia links.

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Posted bullets, threats intercepted in Italy

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti, politicians and newspaper editors have been sent letters containing bullets and threats over austerity measures.

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Clooney, Ronaldo to testify in Berlusconi sex trial

George Clooney and Christiano Ronaldo will testify in the trial of Italy’s ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi, charged with paying for sex with an underage girl.

Here’s why we care about politicians’ sex lives

Whatever will the Italians talk about now, now that their randy Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has finally left the building?

Agreed reforms pave the way for Berlusconi’s resignation

Showman Berlusconi given humiliating exit

Silvio Berlusconi has dominated Italy with a mix of talent and brazen behaviour but in the end, the born showman was humiliatingly jeered from office.