Italy’s Meloni, Boosted by Far-right Election Gains, Hosts G-7 Leaders

BARI, Italy – In a selfie posted Sunday, the 47-year-old leader makes a V for “victory” sign a la Winston Churchill, the glint in her eye conveying a burst of pride. And why not? If anyone has earned political bragging rights in Europe, it’s Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.