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Latest 25 October 2024

Italy’s 5-Star leader dumps party founder, comedian Grillo

Italy's 5-Star Movement will sever ties with its founder, comedian Beppe Grillo, due to his "acts of sabotage", party leader and former premier Giuseppe Conte said

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