France's Macron hosts Italy's Meloni after Trump rift

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is reinforcing European alliances Thursday by meeting French President Emmanuel Macron at a Mediterranean resort in Antibes. France 24 reports the talks will focus on defense and energy cooperation—a shift that comes after recent tensions between Meloni and US President Donald Trump. The meeting signals Rome's commitment to deeper ties within Europe.

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