Italy signed agreements worth around $10 billion with Saudi Arabia as part of a strengthened strategic partnership, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday after meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Shares in Monte dei Paschi (MPS) fell again on Monday, extending Friday's losses, signalling lingering investor doubts over the bailed out Tuscan bank's bid for bigger rival Mediobanca. On Friday, the state-backed lender launched a surprise 13.

Shares in Italy's Mediobanca and Monte dei Paschi (MPS) fell at market open on Monday, extending Friday's losses, after the state-backed lender launched a surprise 13.3-billion-euro ($13.93 billion) bid on the merchant bank.

Italy is in favour of Saudi Arabia joining the GCAP fighter jet programme, which currently involves Italy, Britain and Japan, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Monday.

Italy’s push to build new liquefied natural gas terminals despite sliding demand risks creating redundant infrastructure, according to a study.

The government attributed the release to procedural reasons. But critics say it is because Italy depends on Libya to stem the flow of migrants from Africa.

Many rural Italian towns are offering properties for the equivalent of $1 in an effort to revitalize their communities.

Italy’s high court has upheld the remaining conviction against American Amanda Knox, who was jailed and later acquitted of the 2007 murder of her British roommate Meredith Kercher.

Foodies owner sues Taste of Italy for $450,000, alleging defamation and assault after Facebook group owner refused to delete comment about restaurant

The Mafia is “weaponizing” fire in the region for control and financial gain, said UC Berkeley researcher Lauren Pearson. She spent months speaking to prosecutors, the police, environmental groups and locals in Sicily, where Mafia groups are active.

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Brazil defender Danilo left Juventus by mutual agreement on Monday ahead of an expected move home to join Flamengo. Juventus confirmed the agreement to terminate Danilo’s contract after the 33-year-old center back posted a video on his Instagram account to say his 5 ½-year stint with the club was ending.