translation: silvio berlusconi was above all a fighter. _ translation: silvio berlusconi was above allighter. 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 career. paul adams looks back at his life.

and that is because, of course, silvio berlusconi was a very controversial figure. on the international stage, for example when he called barack obama a very tanned man. he also had very questionable friendships, especially, one example that comes to mind is russia's vladimir putin, and also he became famous on the world stage because of his infamous sex parties. so, for all of those reasons, people here in italy today actually feel that this spectacle, a state funeral, a national day of mourning, is too much, is not needed for somebody like silvio berlusconi is fair to say that weather you liked him or you didn't like him, every italian i spoke to today has said to me that an italy without silvio berlusconi feels surreal and this truly does feel like the end of an iran. �* ., this truly does feel like the end of an iran, �* ., l, this truly does feel like the end of an iran. �* ., i. ., ., ~ an iran. and sofia you are making the oint an iran. and sofia you are making the point about _ an iran. and sofia you are making the point about international - the point about

, this is a day where italy comes together and it feels sort of surreal for the country that silvio berlusconimentioned marina berlusconi, berlusconi has five children, they are all there in the cathedral, as well as his girlfriend, who is 53 younger than him, and one of his ex—wives. and outside the cathedral, people here are very emotional, they've been waving flags, chanting, crying, and it is a bit of a spectacle as well. there has been helicopters flying overhead, two huge screens have been set up because of course the whole thing will be televised so that people can follow it live. may peace be with you, says the archbishop. he is introducing this memorial in the name ofjesus christ. i think we can leave the funeral of silvio berlusconi now for a while. of course, as things progress, we could always come back and show you what is happening, because it is a hugely important moment for italian politics, for italian society. the end of an era, as sofia mentioned there. the funeral of former italian prime minister silvio berlusconi. let's now take you back to the uk and the breaking, top sto

former italian prime minister matteo renzi, his political rival, said that many people love to silvio berlusconibut his impact on political, sporting, business and television life in italy was unprecedented. and i think that is really the feeling that is coming across today, this enormous impact that this very polarising figure had on italian life. he leaves a very complicated legacy. some people see him as a champion of free enterprise and a defender of italian values. 0thers and a defender of italian values. others see him as a symbol of corruption and moral decay. find others see him as a symbol of corruption and moral decay. and on the international _ corruption and moral decay. and on the international platform, - corruption and moral decay. and on the international platform, how- corruption and moral decay. and on the international platform, how is l the international platform, how is he viewed?— he viewed? again, a complicated icture he viewed? again, a complicated picture there- — he viewed? again, a complicated picture there. most _ he viewed? again, a complicated picture there. most rec

silvio berlusconi, one of the most powerful and divisive figures of the past half—century in italy, has media tycoon, was prime ministerfour times between 1994 and 2011 and became the longest—serving italian prime minister since the second world war. but he was equally well known for his scandal—ridden private life, as our europe editor katya adler reports from milan. ina in a country famed for political drama, silvio berlusconi is arguably italy's most memorable politician. scandals and screaming headlines surrounded him. he remained a flamboyant, divisive figure right up until the end of his life. the head of a state funeral on wednesday, the former prime minister's body was brought to his home on the outskirts of milan. we found an impromptu shrine here cobbled together by loyal followers. are you sad, i asked louisa. she told me she was so sad. "berlusconi was a genius and everything he touched turned to gold". translation: i am everything he touched turned to gold". translation: i am nearly 40 ears old. gold". translation: i am nearly 40 years old- i — gold". translation: i am near

it's lee in 1936 silvio berlusconi said that he remembered the horrors of war from a young age. perhaps that is what serve this is drive to become not only immediate ty coon, one of the richest men in italy, but also the longest serving its highland prime minister after world war 2. italy is the country i love. here i have my roots, my hopes, my horizons here, i learned my job as a mentor for premier or from my father and from life here i learned the passion for freedom. i tell you that we can i tell you that we must build together for us and for our children, a new italian miracle, a multi billionaire, a heading, a european government. suppose also a 1st, but that's not all. he also owned one of the most famous football clubs in the world ac milan for 30 years. his other passion was singing, and not many people know that he actually cove rhodes, the teams, and some oddly enough, he named his conservative party for se talia, which means go instantly after trans used by ac, milan funds, a man of many talents who always left a lasting impression, writes charming, controversial hum

that's a silvio. berlusconi was, was good friends with the russian president vladimir putin. they had a great personal friendship. why do you think that's so close? was it purely political or business? oh, is that something deeper between them? well, i think that the most lead was really a human relationship, a human human, a friendship between the 2. i never had the opportunity of looking at them together by the anytime aids happened to me, to go with the motor without those, and both of their relationships. and i was aware that the friendship was a really a human, a csc of friendship. besides that, for sure. also for the 40 degrees or and they found that many things seemed we should, they were agreeing as may be something good. and we said they were mother on the percent that green by the i think that the, the human aspect. so was the most important in the other nations, even before to 46 the the city of done that's cause once again come under ukrainian showing according to reports, one woman has been killed with no.

now to italy, where silvio berlusconi — the flamboyant media mogul and former prime minister — has died minister three times between 199a and 2011. he was the longest—serving italian prime minister since the second world war. mr berlusconi was known at home and abroad as much for his colourful private life as for his political dealings and business acumen. mr berlusconi is to have state funeral in milan on wednesday. his forza italia party is part of the current prime minister giorgia meloni's right—wing coalition. she has paid this tribute to his single—minded vision and strength: silvio berlusconi was a fighter. he was never afraid to defend this victim and this made him one of the most influential men in the history of italy. it allowed him to make real breakthroughs in the world of politics, communication and business. of politics, communication and business. silvio berlusconi faced a string of legal battles and scandals throughout his career. paul adams looks back at his life. silvio berlusconi was a populist showman who used his business empire and immense wealth to reshape italia

but a prominent russian state tv presenter says ukraine is achieving successes and italy gives silvio berlusconi. a state funeral products turned out the farewell to bid farewell rather to the controversial former prime minister and media type room in milwaukee the on there and told him, welcome to the program. at least 79 people have drowned and many more are missing. in the shipwrecks near greece, coast guards rescued more than a 100 others. among them, people from syria, egypt pack is done in the palestinian territories. it's one of the worst shipping accidents in the mediterranean. this year, greece has declared 3 days of morning recovering from a brush with death survivors of the ship rec rest at a warehouse. at the port of kyla mata in southern greece, it's unclear how many people were on board. but according to passengers, there were hundreds a massive search effort has been launched. but i might be choosing need guns incorporation. allow me because we are talking about a very large number of ship direct people who i think is one of the most difficult and extensive regardless in terms of

that you tell him prime minister silvio berlusconi has died, he was 86. he passed away in hospital in milan after suffering complications linked to leukemia. that was scone was easily as long as serving prime minister. he resigned in disgrace in 2011 after standing trial. for tax fraud as paying for 6 with an under age go, is due to be given a state funeral at milan cathedral on wednesday. a nation bid farewell to one of its most influential political figures of the last 3 decades. the don, yeah. italy and learned from happy that it should never have limits imposed on it, but it learned that it should never give up. who with him we thought one last, many battles go for him too. we will bring home the goals that we had set ourselves together. your good buys you'll be out of the sea, silvio berlusconi, died at the milan hospital after suffering from leukemia, and a recent lung infection. and the data on this sunny day, a great italian, one of the greatest tools has decided to bid us farewell wishing everyone a good day. i ask for a minute silence one before

so talia silvio. berlusconi died out of milan hospital after suffering from leukemia. and a recent lung infection done. yeah, it'll really learn from that. it should never have limits imposed on it. but it learned that it should never give up with him. we thought one last many battles and for him to we will bring home the goals that we had set ourselves together. goodbyes. you'll be busy on this, on the day, a great italian, one of the greatest tools has decided to beat us farewell. wishing everyone a good day. i asked for a minute silence before seat of your bed and was calling me you see later? corny fairly scone dominated the world's business and politics. billionaire tomatoes fortune from the thriving media empire and the countries long disturbing premier controversial role in the 2 worlds has inspired feelings across the spectrum. how many loved him, many hated him. everyone today must recognize that his impact on political, but also economic sporting and television life was unprecedented. berlusconi presented himself as a self made man transformed at a least poli

the pc is the w news live from berlin, former italian prime minister, silvio berlusconi has died at the age of 86. we look back at the controversial legacy of the leader and built united media mogul. ukraine says battles and being waged in several places. they come a day off. the keys claimed to have made the 1st gains. if it's new counter offensive. ukraine says it's, we've taken several towns from russian pulls that data of states is largest, say the ad rules led by germany. the exercises involve 25 countries. the end of the 10000 soldiers put this for vote bosco the i paid for the willing welcome. former italian prime minister silvio berlusconi has died at the age of 86. it'd be new for some time. but let's go to the created italy's largest media company and is also known for transforming the political landscape will cost to milan in a moment. but 1st to look back at his life, which was months by multiple sick, 6 and legal scans, the silvio berlusconi was the prime minister of officially leading phone governments from 19942011 most exquisite politically kataria mocked by battens, but

silvio berlusconi, who has died at the age of 86. stay with us on a the context.llo there. perhaps not quite as hot as yesterday, but still a hot day today. the highest temperatures were around cumbria. a bit too warm for walking. lots of sunshine around here. we have seen, however, some thunderstorms breaking out across the london area, in actualfact, and drifting into buckinghamshire. and for a good few hours, it's going to be pretty nasty, i think, through the midlands. we've got some torrential thundery downpours this evening, and that could lead to some flooding. and there could be about an inch of rain or so falling in the space of an hour, some downpours heading into wales, parts of northern ireland and northern areas of scotland. but overnight, it does actually become dry because those storms lose their energy and we'll see skies tending to clear in most parts of the country. but it's going to be another uncomfortable night for sleeping. these are the minimum temperatures by the end of the night, so perhaps no lower than 15 or 16 degrees in some areas. but

earlier my colleague peter scott discussed the legacy of silvio berlusconi with his former assistant, daria over volta, who is also the author of trooper lewis scone, a man businessman, politician, a as a one that has been a show for the here. even people, even the buyer gets a deep one of the houses. i think that everybody who realizes it, everybody realized that he was a and a he is being a great spot to all the details you and you will be in the use as a man. he was a very pleasant person to, to remain with it. it was liking it to be maurice because he was a very sympathetic to have ready for the and the ones that are expecting every body i have been working with. they met for many years, even before 46. and the i do not remember any moment in which it e aggress this i'm a quarter of or a dose of that was not doing well. your job. it was always trying to understand a, to correct the it was very kind. is it but a dish? and i pretty decides the many times a month for some aspect to all the in chatham that 40 dixon. but i think that the in the what the extension of the international p

it's holly and prime minister silvio berlusconi guys at the age of $86.00 and milan. the giant of battalion politics passed away after being hospitalized last friday. i'm here in belgrade, one of the assistants, points for the displaced people who have come from the surrounding villages that were recently attacked by ukrainian artillery. as over 16000 people are evacuated from western russian territories, under rom, loveless, ukrainian, or to the re fire our seat. is a refugee camp in the ball garage regions. the china slams us media allegations that beijing has struck a deal with cuba to setup spice station on the island. when i left that as well, it was ready to collapse. we would have to take it over. we would have got doing that away or would have been right dicks or donald trump openly claims. thank you. i should have it akin then as we have an oil by force back in 2019 as the u. s. claim that stood for venice freeland freedom and democracy at the time, the coming to live in the russian capital. this is our t international. i'm rachel evans, with the top stories

the format, italian prime minister, i'm and media moguls, silvio berlusconi has died. he was 86 and had been ill for some time. he was prime minister 3 times, but resigned and disgrace in 2011 was on trial for tax fraud and paying for 6 with an under age. go with cross to milan in a moment, but 1st looked back at his controversial life and legacy silvio berlusconi. plus the prime minister of italy, leading full governments from 19942011. both explicit politically kataria mocked by battens, but mainly of the legal calling. yet the most notorious then told on his so called the parties 6 parties with on the age prostitutes ben to scone face trials, allegedly soliciting sex with them. i know. and because even accused of being of eye witnesses to stop them testifying against him of to initially being convicted, he was eventually acquitted of the charges. i mean, the snowboarding scandal, he step down as prime minister in 2011 by millions of fatalities have been waiting for that moment. band of scone was also a 1000000000, and who made his fortune from a private media empire

it's all the in the prime minister, silvio berlusconi has died age 86 and milan. he passed away in a hospital of to be not mentioned last week, was serious a health issues, but it's going to be served as it's all in 5 minutes to 3 times. let's take a quick look at these legacy porn and fascist. it's a 1936 sylvia versus connie said that he remembered the horrors of war from a young age. perhaps that is what serve this is drive to become not only immediate tycoon, one of the richest men in italy, but also the longest serving its highland prime minister after world war 2 in italy use the country. i love here, i have my roots, my hopes, my horizons here, i learned my job as an end for premier or from my father and from life here i learned the passion for freedom. i tell you that we can, i tell you that we must build together for us and for our children, a new italian miracle multibillion. there are heading a european government. suppose also a 1st, but that's not all. he also own one of the most famous football clubs in the world ac milan for 30 years. his other pass

the full, my italian prime minister, silvio berlusconi, has died at the age of 86. we look back has a controversial legacy of liter ends building media mogul. also coming up, ukraine says that's also being waged in several places along its front with russian forces. they come a day off the thief claim to have made the 1st gains of its new contra offensive. the princess it has to be taken separately occupied. tom and civilians are very the brunt of violence flags again and sit dogged after a sholtes. he's fun the i'm good. how about the as well come to the program. before you tell you in prime minister silvio berlusconi has died, he was 86 diploma alida headed for different governments between the years and 19942000. and one became known for his high stakes corruption and sex scandals about us going. it was a building at ty coon who reshape the media landscape initially, often to serve his populist political message. he died in the hospital in milan off to suffering complications linked to loops, e mail it to these a prime minister, georgia maloney spoke a fellow scr

earlier, my colleague peter scott discussed the legacy of silvio berlusconi with his former assistant daria over volta, who is also the author of trooper lo scone, a man business man, politician. as the one that has been in the shop the here, given the people, the buyer gets a beep. one of the houses. i think that everybody realizes that everybody realize that the he was a and a he is being a great part of the whole. but he tells you and you will be on the used as a man, he was a bit a pleasant person to, to remain with it. it was like, you can get to be maurice because he was a very sympathetic to every body and the ones that are expecting every body i have been working with. they meant for many of us, even before police except and i do not remember any moment in which it e aggress the sum grew up or a dose of that uh was not doing well his job. he was always trying to understand that to correct the it was very kind as implementation. i could, he decides the many times a month for some us back to all the in chatham that 40 dixon. but i think that the in the what the extension of the

crowd gathered, i made a high security presence to pay that last respect to x prime minister silvio berlusconi. a, what if i'm moving, we wanted to come and see how it was around here. in any case, he was a man we saw for our entire life that i'm not for politics or for anything else just for the man 40 to go back because of odd. if i pick them up or not on the scene was agreed business man, i don't understand much about politics for me, but she did a lot for italy. sadie, i am here to commemorate him and for all he did come on the top of the photograph of the fellow scone, coughing. tom with red and white roses was carried into the cathedral where he was met with rob 2 with applause, the following. the service conducted by the occupation of milan. it's holly and prime minister, georgia maloney embraced members of the bonus scone family those close to the former leda. king forward to touch the coffin in a final thoughts, a fair well as mona's in the cathedral square clapton, c, it's a highly polarizing but phone suggestible silvio berlusconi and the quick line of football after months of specu

arriving in miami, wed tuesday is historic hearing is taking place. former italian prime minister silvio berlusconi dies age 86, will take a look at the legacy of the controversial media data and multi any and asked media and local the power. welcome to the share. nato is holding the biggest ad rose in its history involving sizes of troops and hundreds of ad croft from 25 countries. known as operation ad defend is testing. they chose members ability to respond to an attack by drones and cruise missiles. the girls are being coordinated by germany. when most of the arrow exercises are taking place. ready for lift off. nato is flexing its muscles high up in the sky. this time under german leadership. the goal of this exercise is to practise guessing, goods, and people from a to be in the event of an attack on and they tow country. and then such a scenario. germany would take on a vital role. deutschland is germany is at the heart of nato's defense planning because of our central location of your items planned variations of planned on conducted here. this is where allied forces i received and supplied

i'm form that it's holly and prime minister silvio berlusconi dies 186. we'll take a look at the legacy of the controversial liter opinion and media moguls. the power welcome to the show. nato is holding the biggest ad rose in his history involving sizes of troops, troops, and hundreds of aircraft from 25 countries, known as operation ad, defend the drills, a testing day to members ability to respond to an attack by drones and cruise missiles. the operation is taking place in the skies over germany and several other european countries, including lithuania, from what dw correspondence, alexandro val, nama, and reports of nature fighter jets working together to repel of fictional animates attack from the east. this is the scenario or defender, the largest air force exercise in naples history, which has started here ident, or base in between you and the pilots participating. we made contact with you on anderson from germany. are we here today to show that nature is committed to the defense of all nature states? um, as the transfer said, we're not giving any

this is tally is remain. remembering full, my prime minister, silvio berlusconi has died at the age of 86 following months of illness. the 1000000 that media type, who was the country's longest serving prime minister, he remained active in politics even off the leaving office in disgrace. unspoken control, vesee last year with comments interpreted a supportive of russia, but let's go to his funeral, beheld in milan on wednesday, which has been declared a national day of mourning intensity. easily bids farewell to one of its most influential political figures, silvio berlusconi, dominated the worlds of business and politics for decades. a billionaire who made his fortune from the thriving meteor empire, and the populace lead a plague by scandal. don, yeah, italy and learned from him that it should never have limits imposed on it. but it learned that it should never give up. who with him we thought one last many battles go for him to we will bring home the goals that we had, set ourselves together. your good buys, you'll be a busy, many loved him. many hated him. everyone today must reco

we'll have to see what happens from it's how the employment assist, silvio berlusconi has passed away in a hospital in milan. he was a to 6 years old. russian president vladimir persian has expressed his condolences, noticing that the former premier will be remembered as a friend of moscow. a little lead to he was a politician over european one might say global scale. there are a few such people in the international arena now. he was a great friend of a nation and did a lot to establish business in friendly relations between russia and european states. he was an unusual person for a politician because he was very sincere and open. so i want to express my sincere regret and condolences to the italian people and all the relatives of mister bonus, scone. but a scone i suffer from the premium was admitted to a hospital last week following a long getting affection. as this lady's longest serving his hunting premier, his policy has been more than one political allies and why those at home and leaders of rules. we take a closer look at his legacy. born and fascist, it's lee in 1936 silvio be

it's lee in 1936 silvio berlusconi said that he remembered the horrors of war from a young age. perhaps that is what serv, this is drive to become not only immediate. hi, coon, one of the richest men in italy, but also the longest serving its highland prime minister after world war 2. italy is the country i love here i have my roots, my hopes, my horizons. here i learned my job as an industry premier or from my father and from life here i learned the passion for freedom. i tell you that we can, i tell you that we must build together for us. and for our children, a new italian miracle, a multi billionaire, a heading, a european government. suppose also a 1st. but that's not all. he also owns one of the most famous football clubs in the world ac milan for 30 years. his other passion was singing and not many people know that he actually co wrote the teams and some, oddly enough, he named his conservative party foresight. dahlia, which means go actually after trans used by ac, milan funds, a man of many talents who always left a lasting impression. writes charming, controversial hum

the site said on social media, deeply saddened at the passing of the unforgettable silvio berlusconi family and friends. berlusconi bought the club back in 1986 and won five european cups and eight italian league titles. silvio berlusconi who has died at the age of 86. kate cross has been named in england's squad for the ashes test with australia after recovering from illness. pace bowler cross needed multiple rounds of antibiotics to treat a parasite infection but has been included in a 15—player squad for the four—day test at trent bridge starting on 22nd june. the test is followed by three t20s and three one—day internationals. full details of the squad are on the bbc sport website and app. australia got the perfect warm up for the start of this week's ashes against england — by becoming world test champions — after their comprehensive win against india, by 209 runs. australia take on england at edgbaston on friday, in the first of five tests — and captain pat cummins says winning the series would have a big impact on theirfutures. ashes tend to define eras and teams. i think the

they said they were deeply saddened at the passing of the unforgettable silvio berlusconi and said theyfamily and friends. berlusconi bought the club in 1986 and they won five european cups and eight italian league titles. after winning a record 23rd men�*s grand slam title at the french open — novak djokovic is still motivated to win more — according to his coach goran ivanisevic. djokovic beat casper ruud in straight sets in the final at roland garros and has now won more majors than any other male player in history — one more than rafael nadal — and has also become the first men�*s player to win each of the grand slams three or more times. djokovic now moves back into the world number one spot. of course, the journey is still not over. i feel if i am winning slams, why think about ending the career that already has been going on for 20 years? i still feel motivated, i still feel inspired to play the best tennis on these tournaments the most, the grand slams, those are the ones that count the most in our history. i look forward already to wimbledon. katie boulter has become the new br

it's lee in 1936 silvio berlusconi said that he remembered the horrors of war from a young age. perhaps that is what serv. this is drive to become not only immediate ty coon, one of the richest men in italy, but also the longest serving its highland prime minister after world war 2. italy is the country i love here i have my roots, my hopes, my horizons here. i learned my job as an owner for premier or from my father and from life here i learned the passion for freedom. i tell you that we can. i tell you that we must build together for us and for our children, a new italian miracle, a multi billionaire, a heading, a european government. suppose also a 1st, but that's not all. he also owns one of the most famous football clubs in the world . ac milan for 30 years, he's of a passion was singing, and not many people know that he actually co rhodes the teams and some oddly enough, he named who's conservative party, for se talia, which means go instantly after trans used by ac, milan funds, a man of many talents who always left a lasting impression, writes charming, controversial hum

also coming up on the show, former italian prime minister silvio berlusconi has died at the age of 86. we look back at the legacy of the controversial leader and a billionaire media mobile, the hello, i'm clear, richardson, thank you very much for joining us. nato is starting. it's the biggest ever air drills. they involve thousands of troops and aircraft from 25 countries known as operation air defender. most of the drills are being staged in the skies over germany. the head of germany's air force as the exercises in the demonstrating nato's defense capabilities. the lift of off the air base in the northern states of lower sacks me is serving as the central logistics hub for the maneuvers. ready for lift off. nato is flexing its muscles high up in the sky. this time under german leadership. the goal of this exercise is to practice guessing good some people from a to b and the event of an attack on and they to country. and then such a scenario. germany would take on a vital role. deutschland is germany is at the heart of nato's defense planning because of our central location. your it

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means to love parties and to enjoy life to the fullest , a sentence that perfectly encapsulates silvio berlusconi'slife. political allies and rivals paid their respects but very few world leaders showed up, an indication that berlusconi has been a divisive figure until the end. [applause] ♪ as his coffin was taken outside the cathedral unemotional crowd chanted. [chanting] silvio will always be our present. his funeral was a spectacle attended by political theaters -- figures under string of ex-girlfriends. here in italy he was a very influential figure who transform the country's media, football and political landscape. [applause] but his party might not survive without him, which could be a challenge for the coalition government. so, after his death, the risk of political instability is looming. bbc news, milan. anchor: more than 80 years after he went missing on a top-secret world war ii mission, the submarine hms tribe has been found -- trident, one of the most successful world war ii sub sinking 15 enemy ships and just eight months. he had this report. correspondent: sheet set sail on boxing d

silvio berlusconi, who's died at the age of 86.tlements won back from russia since kyiv�*s recent counter—offensive began. officials say "the national flag is once again waving" over storozhevoy in the donetsk region, with footage from ukraine's marines appearing to show triumphant troops celebrating retaking the village. our correspondent mayeni jones is in kyiv for us now. mayeni, claims of new victories from the ukrainians.— the ukrainians. absolutely, clive. it is the ukrainians. absolutely, clive. it is certainly _ the ukrainians. absolutely, clive. it is certainly a _ the ukrainians. absolutely, clive. it is certainly a change _ the ukrainians. absolutely, clive. it is certainly a change of - the ukrainians. absolutely, clive. it is certainly a change of energyl it is certainly a change of energy from last week when ukrainian authorities would not confirm whether the counteroffensive had started. over the weekend, that change. president zelensky saying that the counteroffensive was officially under way. since then, they have

for me, it's how the informing us, the silvio berlusconi has passed away in the hospital in milan, he was 86 years old. russian president vladimir pacing has expressed his condolences. no, it seemed to be full of premier, will be well mine, but as a friend of most good, a little lead to he was a politician over european or one might say global scale. there are a few such people in the international arena now. he was a great friend of a nation and did a lot to establish business in friendly relations between russia and european states. he was an unusual person for a politician because he was very sincere and open. i want to express my sincere a regret and condolences to the italian people and all the relatives of mister bonus got any. but a scone have suffered from leukemia and was admitted to hospice. so last week, following a long inspection, as the police longest serving post will premier, his policy has been moved in by political license rivals at home. along with world leaders, we take a closer look at his legacy. born and fascist, it's really in 1936 silvio berlusconi said that h

a well, the form of you telling a prime minister silvio berlusconi has died. he was a to 6, the full melita headed for different governments between the years 1994 and 2011 and became known for as high stakes corruption and 6 scandals. but a scone was a 1000000000 ad tycoon who reshape the media landscape and it's an offer to serve his populace message. he died in the hospital. the milan after suffering complications, links to leukemia. italy's prime minister, georgia maloney spoke of fellows going his legacy in a video message where the don yeah, it'll really learn from have that it should never have limits imposed on it. but it learned that it should never give up with him. we thought one last many battles and for him to we will bring home the goals that we had set ourselves together as a good buys, you'll be busy. that's good. that's a more now from gentler sylvia vocab in milan. so there for decades. betters. coney was a towering figure and italian politics tell us more about his legacy as well. his legacy definitely remains a subject of debate. some hated

the last kiss to the one who gave love and attention for so many years, silvio berlusconi leaves. area, leaving the italians a void and the memories of the radio drank that you will miss the most. what to say? his love his humanity when my daughter was little he came to us at christmas with gifts to our home. and it was a huge honor. after all, he was a leader, a great politician, his upbringing, even in these difficult days for him. he called you back and answered after the first call . the will will be made public later, but, as for the funeral, the will of the father is seven. i have already fulfilled his desire to be cremated and dreamed of being buried at home. this, perhaps, after the ceremony will be brought home to his villa. san martin it will be kept.

as remember in former liter silvio berlusconi was died at the age of 86. he passed away after months of illness. those county was the country's long distance serving prime minister and he's due to be given a state funeral at milan cathedral on wednesday. on the streets of room citizens reflect on the passing of a man who has a constant figure of the country's political landscape for over 3 decades. maybe. oh, really familiar. you seem to multiple, but anyway, i'm sorry to hear it because even though i don't show his views, the tools, he was to say that he did really historic things i have all these years. and he was a great political impresario. story as i don't know, what bad things this will lead to, but i'm sure this will be very destabilizing for folks are totally a silvio. berlusconi died out of milan hospital after suffering from leukemia and a recent lung infection done. yeah, it'll really learn from have that it should never have limits imposed on it. a lot of it's learned that it should never give up with him. we thought one last many battles and

plus, former italian prime minister silvio berlusconi dies at the age of $86.00. we look back at the legacy of the controversial leader and civilian medium of all the hello, i'm clear, richardson, thank you so much for joining us. nato is starting it's biggest ever air drills. they involve 10000 fruits and 250 aircraft from 25 countries known as operation air defender. most of the girls are being staged in the skies over germany. authorities and industry groups say the deployment could cause flight delays and cancellations for holiday makers across europe. the lift off of air base when stores in the state of lower sacks me is serving a is the central logistics hub for the maneuvers. at the official launch of the exercise, the head of germany's air force of the exercises and of demonstrating needles defense capabilities, independent very defender, 2023. we are showing, we are proving and we are demonstrating the defense capability of this alliance. this exercise is a signal not aimed at any one. it is a signal to us. i record internally intimate to him. it is meani

silvio berlusconi first burst onto football—mad italy's political scene three decades ago, pledging aproud nationalism. the berlusconi brand of modern populism, includingjumping into coalition with italy's post—fascist far right shocked many, but also inspired other politicians in europe and beyond. comparisons are made with donald trump — admired by berlusconi, a huge fan of strong men politicians, like vladimir putin, with whom he had a close friendship. translation: this is a great loss, - not only for italy, but also for world politics. these 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. translation: he was a major figure in contemporary italy, someone who was at the forefront of the political scene for many years. but he'll inevitably also be remembered for his controversial, not—so—private life. who can forget the tales of the so—called bunga bunga sex parties he enjoyed well into his older age? he was

based on hours of conversations you have with silvio berlusconi on faith and joins us from the gunner in switzerland. welcome to the day of his to receive a state funeral. i'm doing that would be the case if the right wing government. do you help to forward washington power? that's a good question and the, the answer is maybe not. so certainly it was part of a scone who will be remembered as the man who opened the door to the far right. he bragged about it in 2019. he said, thanks to me. uh, that's our rights as joining the government and probably uh he will the, the narrative and actually right now with the but the right government is, since he was a member of it, the smallest member is. this is a statesman and he's going to get all sorts of ours. of course, the perspective on the center left is very different. and, you know, he was always a divisive figure who was both loved and hated. because i was going to ask you at how did see change the country that he led to so many times and, and for so long. and that's opening the door to the far right. that's, that's quite a legacy. that's

all much, all the and prime minister silvio berlusconi dies at the age of $8.00 to $6.00 in milan. according to local media giants, all of its all the in politics passed away after being hospitalized last week. from here in belgrade, one of the assistants points for the displays, people who have come from the surrounding villages that were recently attacked by ukrainian artillery. as over 60000, people are evacuated from west investment territories of the relentless ukrainian artillery fire. all the visits of refuge account in the billboard region. china slums, us media allegations, the phasing has struck a deal with cuba, central based buy station on the island. also i had when i left the bid as well, it was ready to collapse. we would have take it over. we would have got going that way or would have been right next to donald trump supposedly claims the us should have been say can, does wayland oil by falls talk in 20190 claims is controlled, but his brothers freedom and democracy if it's on the table and a most go minus pizza scott's here with all the lights is next by much for j

it's really now and remembering formerly to silvio berlusconi who has died at the age of $86.00 passed away after months of illness is one that he was the country's longest. subbing prime minister building at media titan remained active in politics even after he left office in disgrace and spot control was the last year. these comments, which were interpreted as being supportive of russia a day of national morning, has been declared for wednesday, easily bids farewell to one of its most influential political figures, silvio berlusconi, dominated the worlds of business and politics for decades. a billionaire who made his fortune from the thriving meteor empire and the populace leader. plagues by scandal. don. yeah. italy learned from him that it should never have limits imposed on it. but it learned that it should never give up with him. we thought one last many battles and for him to we will bring home the goals that we had set ourselves together. your good buys, you'll be a busy, many loved him. many hated him. everyone today must recognize that his impact on political, but also econo

state tv presented assess of trade is achieving success is and if list former prime minister, silvio berlusconi, receives a state funeral, controversial media tycoon, dine well being treated for a rap like counsel the welcome to the program. at least 79 people have drowned and many more are missing and a shipwreck near greece, coast gods rescued. more than a 100 others. it's one of the worst incidents involving migrants in the mediterranean. this year, greece has declared 3 days of money recovering from a brush with deaf survivors of the ship rec rest at a warehouse at the port of kyla mata in southern greece, and it's unclear how many people were on board. but according to passengers, there were hundreds a massive search effort has been launched. but i might be choosing drug guns incorporation allow me because we are talking about some very large number of ship direct people who i think is one of the most difficult and extensive. i've gotten this in terms of the numbers that the greek state is facing so far as you're going to be a survivor. say the vessel left, the libyan port city of tub broo

it's how the employment is the silvio. berlusconi has passed away in the hospital in milan, he was 86 years old, russian president vladimir page and has expressed his condolences. no, it seemed to be full of premier, will be with men, but as a friend of moscow boot by lead to cra, he was a politician over european one might say global scale. there are a few such people in the international arena now. he was a great friend of a nation and did a lot to establish business and friendly relations between russia and european states. he was an unusual person for a politician because he was very sincere and open. so i want to express my sincere regret and condolences to the italian people and all the relatives of mister bonus county because he has suffered from leukemia and was admitted to hospice. so last week, following a long infection, as this longest serving post will premier, his policy has been moved by political license. why those at home, along with world leaders, we take a closer look at his legacy. born and fascist. it's lee in 1936. sylvia versus connie said that he remembered the

a state funeral for silvio berlusconi, who died on monday. the 86-year-old had been fighting leukemia. he leaves a colorful and controversial legacy. this is "live from paris." thank you very much for being with us. at least 79 people are dead in the latest migrant tragedy in the mediterranean. this time it was off the greek post. a fishing boat capsizing. according to reports, there were some 750 people on board. tonight, many of those people remain missing at sea. the united nations says a 1000 people have died at sea this year attempting to migrate. greece is one of the main routes into the european union for refugees and migrants from the middle east, asia, and africa. most crossover to greek islands from nearby turkey. >> back on land after an overnight tragedy. these are some of the survivors of the latest migrant boat capsizing in the mediterranean. at least 100 have been rescued. >> it is indeed a tragic situation, a very difficult situation with a very large number of shipwrecked people, and number that i think we have not faced in t

silvio berlusconi, italy's flamboyant media mogul and politician who has died at the age of 86.an has beenjailed for inducing an abortion after the legal time limit. the 44—year—old mother of three was able to obtain the medication she used during an online consultation due to the covid lockdown. such meetings would normally be held face—to—face. prosecutors had argued the woman, provided false information knowing she was over the time limit, and had made online searches which they said indicated "careful planning". our correpsondent, navteonhal, is at stoke crown court. give us more details on all of this. clive, thejudge here today described this as a tragic case. the 44—year—old woman who is not being named, received the medication after a remote consultation during the first national covid lockdown. these pills were meant to be used for unwanted pregnancies up to ten weeks, but the court heard she was between 32 and 3a weeks pregnant when she took them in may 2020. prosecutors argue the woman had provided false information during the consultation, knowing she was over the ti

and a grandiose farewell in milan for italy's great political showman, silvio berlusconi.n bbc london... remembering the 72 victims of the grenfell fire. the former prime minister appears intent on drugging the on those who he was responsible for his downfall. tonight he calls for the tory committee to resign. good evening. thousands of people have gathered for a vigil at nottingham university to remember those killed in yesterday's attacks. the families of the two students killed linked hands and laid flowers, and the fathers of barnaby webber and grace o'malley—kumar praised the bond among students at the university and urged everyone to look after each other. the third victim was named today as ian coates, who was 65 and a school caretaker. police in nottingham are still questioning a 31—year—old man on suspicion of murder. we'll have the latest on the police investigation in a moment, but first this report on the vigil and the reaction from our correspondent navtej johal. united in grief. these students came to express their shock and share their sadness at the loss of