>> this is the redo of the italian politics for my perspective is forza italia will stand. particularly after the election, there will be a force of fors f -- forza italian in a different direction. there are different factions fighting to carry on berlusconi's legacy. this narrative is for giorgia meloni because she can strengthen her ties and then on the other side, there is a risk because there are different factions might impact the co could the cohesion of the party. >> is there a possibility that one of the family members might be pushed to take on the role? we heard the natural heir, but doesn't have that pull could one of his children be pushed into that position? >> well our, marina berlusconi s showing interest in politics that seems impossible. we have to be reminded that berlusconi's family is guaranteeing a financial level for forza italia there may be something based on this element to maintain unity in the party considering the faction approach of the italian politics, it could be difficult in the long run to maintain unity for forza italia this does not imply

his forza italia party is part of the current prime minister giorgia meloni's right—wing coalition.he has paid this tribute to his single—minded vision and strength. translation: silvio berlusconi was above all a fighter. _ translation: silvio berlusconi was above all a fighter. he _ translation: silvio berlusconi was above all a fighter. he was - translation: silvio berlusconi was above all a fighter. he was a - translation: silvio berlusconi was above all a fighter. he was a man i above all a fighter. he was a man who was never afraid to defend his convictions, and it was precisely that courage and determination that made him one of the most influential men in the history of italy, that allowed him to make real breakthroughs in the world of politics, communication and business. with him, italy learned it should never let limits be imposed on it, that it should never give up. with him, we thought, won and lost many battles. and for him too we will bring home the goals we set together. farewell, silvio. silvio berlusconi faced a string of legal battles and scandals throughout his ca

though many people who voted for forza italia winds of a berlusconi. —— winds of berlusconi.xt leader but that is not confirmed. one thing that is certain, if forza italia were to implode there would be a big problem for prime minister giorgia meloni's coalition government. and of course italy is a country that is no stranger to political crises. so it is fair to say that silvio berlusconi's death could bring political instability to this country. political instability to this count . ., ., country. sofia, we will come away from ou country. sofia, we will come away from you and _ country. sofia, we will come away from you and come _ country. sofia, we will come away from you and come away - country. sofia, we will come away from you and come away from - country. sofia, we will come away i from you and come away from these pictures in milan right there in the centre of the city, right next to the cathedral where we have seen this state funeral, mourners, so many, many people across italian politics and further afield, so many italians, coming down to mark this moment, pay thei

he made the point of releasing a video to his forza italia supporters. it for us? he what he said? or 'ust summarise it for us? . , what he said? or 'ust summarise it forus? , ., , what he said? or 'ust summarise it forus? , for us? he was constantly reaching out to his supporters. _ for us? he was constantly reaching out to his supporters. at _ for us? he was constantly reaching out to his supporters. at all- for us? he was constantly reaching out to his supporters. at all times | out to his supporters. at all times he felt this connection with the people was one of the things that endeared him to so many people. it was the thing that made so many other people angry with him. but he was a tireless force, it seemed, and even from his hospital bed, as you say, he spent ten days in intensive care. back in april he was in hospitalfor 45 days. when he came back into hospital on friday, we were told that it was for scheduled medical tests that were taking place on friday afternoon. he drove in by himself, he wasn't taken in by an ambulance, but clearly his co

then staged a takeover of italian politics, forming a new movement, forza italia.ness, and used his tv stations to ram home his message. in 199a, he won the general election, forming the most right—wing administration in over 30 years. but after an unpopular austerity budget, his coalition collapsed after only seven months. berlusconi spent years defending himself against charges of corruption. he was sometimes found guilty in lower courts, but used italy's tortuous legal system to ensure he never went to jail. io sono innocente. sentenced to prison for tax fraud in 2013, he did community service with dementia patients instead. he was in and out of power, bouncing back to become italy's longest serving prime minister since the second world war. his eccentric behaviour and bizarre jokes appalled many, but they appealed to his core supporters. i have to bring you some greetings from amman. who was it? it was someone with a tan. it was someone with a tan. in 2009, a man smashed a model of milan cathedral into the prime minister's face, but none of it stopped his love

but berlusconi's party, forza italia, might not survive without him, which could be a challenge for the. sofia bettiza, bbc news, milan. that's all we have for you now. stay with bbc news. i'm monica miller. hello. the warm weather is set to continue, but you might be thinking more about the rainfall by now. it's notjust our parks and gardens that are desperate for the rain, but of course, our wildlife. and there is some rain on the horizon if i show you what's going to be happening over the weekend. well, this low pressure here will continue to push warm air in our direction, but also a lot of moisture and perhaps more widespread storm clouds than of late. but, again, not everybody�*s going to get the rainfall. hopefully, it will be a little more widespread and hopefully it'll fall at the right time and not on your barbecue. anyway, let's have a look at the forecast for the short term. at the forecast for the short term, so a lot of clear weather first thing in the morning. temperatures will be around the mid—teens at 7am on thursday, of them will form locally, at least, into a few sto

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things this will lead to, but i am sure this will be very destabilizing for foresight thalia -- forza italiareporter: in recent years, berlusconi was in and out of hospitals as his health became increasingly fragile. he leaves behind a new generation of more radical, right-wing populist politicians. berlusconi will receive a state funeral on wednesday at milan cathedral. phil: manchester city held an over-the-top bus. through the northern english city to celebrate their champions league triumph. thousands throughout the route as they welcomed their hero's home. the abu dhabi-backed club won in istanbul for their first champions league title. they also won the premier league and fa cup, making it the only second team to win a t reble. germany hosted ukraine in a charity match to mark the 1000th international game. germany took an early lead. two goals from victor give ukraine a sharp 3-1 lead. germany salvaged the lucky draw and two late goals to make a final score 3-3. the final match proceeds will go to war-torn ukraine. here on dw, we will be back in the moment with an in-depth review of t

but berlusconi's party, forza italia, might not survive without him, which could be a challenge for theability is looming. sofia bettiza, bbc news, milan. tens of thousands of people have been evacuated in india and pakistan in anticipation of and pakistan in anticipation of a severe cyclone to hit. the cyclone is forecast to make landfall in the western indian state of gujarat, and on the coast of pakistan's sindh province, including parts of karachi city. in india, trains in the region have been suspended, while two of the country's largest ports have stopped operations. now to china, where a friendly football match is scheduled to take place in beijing. world cup holders argentina will face australia, and fans are going crazy with anticipation of seeing lionel messi on the field at the workers stadium, in what may be the last chance to see him play live in the country. i've been speaking with mark dreyer, who runs the website, china sports insider. he's been telling me more about the growing excitement over the match. china is definitely a football—mad country, but this has reached n

he led the centre right forza italia party , which went forza italia party, which went inio— forza italiand it really shed a bad— the bunga bunga scandal. and it really shed a bad light into iiaiian— really shed a bad light into italian politics. _ really shed a bad light into italian politics. and his repaiaiion— italian politics. and his reputation as- italian politics. and his reputation as well . c reputation as well. but it is interesting looking at the number of prime ministers that italy has had in the last couple of decades. berlusconi really stands above all the rest simply for the length of time he was in office. perhaps he is considered the most famous recent prime minister of italy. he is, but let's minister of italy. he is, but iei-s noi— minister of italy. he is, but let's not forget— minister of italy. he is, but let's not forget that- ii h he is, but let's not forget that he was a neiia— let's not forget that he was a neiia nogai— let's not forget that he was a media mogul. so— let's not forget that he was a media mogul. so he had three and i media mogul. so he had three a

they have been waving forza italia flags, which is the political party that serve your burlesque onlyhey have also been waving ac milan flags, which is the football team that he owned for years. bellows kony will always be president, they say. you just saw a glimpse of marina berlusconi, one of silvio berlusconi's children. in fact his eldest child, who is considered the closest of the five children to her father. as they carry the cross into the cathedral, let me bring back our rome correspondent sofia bettiza. sofia, you have course have lived in italy, you are very well aware of how the italian society and psyche works, just talk me through what this means for italians now, this end of an era, if you like, in italian politics?— end of an era, if you like, in italian politics? well, you know, silvio berlusconi _ italian politics? well, you know, silvio berlusconi dominated - italian politics? well, you know, l silvio berlusconi dominated italian society for nearly 50 years. tv, cinema, sport, real estate, politics. when it comes to politics, specifically, he was considered a kingmak

expected to preside over that and people are also speculating about what will happen to his party, forza italianment. so much of its time, it was dominated by mr berlusconi and some people speculate that politicians may defect to other parties within the coalition government and others say perhaps members of mr berlusconi's own party could take over the political force. but, certainly, many people here in italy whether they loved or hated mr berlusconi know that this is a moment, the end of an era. know that this is a moment, the end of an era. in other news the western indian state of gujarat is on high alert as a severe cyclone is set to hit parts of it and southerrn pakistan this week. cyclone biparjoy is predicted to move towards the state's coastline in the next two days. heavy rains and high tides have been forecast in several coastal districts. fishermen have been advised not to go out into the sea. thousands of people have been evacuated in north—east philippines as the mayon volcano erupts. the volcanic activitiy started to intensify over the weekend. that is one of the most active vol

but berlusconi's party, forza italia, might not survive without him, which could be a challenge for the, bbc news, milan. time for a look at the weather. here's tomasz schafernaker.

then staged a takeover of italian politics, forming a new movement, forza italia.ssage. in 1994, he won the general election, forming the most right—wing administration in over 30 years. but after an unpopular austerity budget, his coalition collapsed after only seven months. berlusconi spent years defending himself against charges of corruption. he was sometimes found guilty in lower courts, but used italy's tortuous legal system to ensure he never went to jail. io sono innocente. sentenced to prison for tax fraud in 2013, he did community service with dementia patients instead. he was in and out of power, bouncing back to become italy's longest serving prime minister since the second world war. his eccentric behaviour and bizarre jokes appalled many, but they appealed to his core supporters. in 2009, a man smashed a model of milan cathedral into the prime minister's face, but none of it stopped his love of partying and the allegations about his sex life. berlusconi and a 17—year—old model both deny that he paid her for sex. the scandal generated three separate tr

expected to preside over that and people are also speculating about what will happen to his party, forza italiah of its time, it was dominated by mr berlusconi and some people speculate that politicians may defect to other parties within the coalition government and others say perhaps members of mr berlusconi's own party could take over the political force. but, certainly, many people here in italy whether they loved or hated mr berlusconi know that this is a moment, the end of an era. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. voiceover: bbc news - bringing you different stories from across the uk. these are known as robot ants, picking online shopping orders instead of humans. they could be yourself clothes or make—up in the 60,000 bins under here, in the 60,000 bins under here, in at this new distribution centre for the firm active ants. these robots arejust like the one next to me, are picking those plastic boxes when we get consumer orders, and presenting them to the ground level. aha, and presenting them to the ground level.— ground level. a part of the world where _ ground lev

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depending on who you ask, business and media tycoon and owner of ac milan football club, he used forza italialking, intentionally non—politically correct, proud nationalism. the berlusconi brand of modern populism, includingjumping into coalition with italy's post—fascist far right, shocked many, but inspired other politicians in europe and beyond. silvio berlusconi remained a huge fan of strongman politicians, like donald trump, and also vladimir putin, with whom he had a close friendship. translation: this is a great loss, not only for italy but also _ for world politics. the ties to moscow worried italy's nato and eu allies especially since russia's invasion of ukraine. voted prime minister three times over the years, silvio berlusconi died a key coalition partner in italy's current government. but he will inevitably be remembered as much for his controversial not so private life as well. who can forget the tale of the so—called bunga bunga sex parties he enjoyed well into his old age. translation: ifi sometimes see a beautiful girl, _ i say better to like girls than to be gay. he was envi

the founder of the populist italian party forza italia. two decades elected prime minister in 1994, 2004, 2005 and 2008. he was convicted of corruption, tax fraud and embezzlement. but through political and legal wrangling he managed to avoid jail time. in many ways he was the original teflon dom. joining me from roam is nbc news foreign correspondent claudio lavanga. claudio, when we talk about a way to weasel his way out of it, silvio berlusconi was doing it before him and changing the face of politics. >> reporter: if you think about it, silvio berlusconi has been the godfather of populism. you called him the telephone teflon dom, but he formed his own party and months later he won and became prime minister. he basically proved to the rest of the world you don't have to be a career politician to win the hearts of voters. then you can carry on 20, 30 years, becoming prime minister many times over. he also proved that personality is more appealing to voters sometimes than ideals. that promises don't have to be followed by facts. he when t