Meloni condemns Trump’s ‘begged for a photo’ claim at G7

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni rejected Donald Trump’s claim that she begged him for a photo at the G7, calling the remarks “completely made up.” Meloni said she and Italy never beg allies, and her foreign minister canceled a planned US trip in response. The clash adds to tense transatlantic dynamics as EU leaders convene on other topics like defence spending and offshore return hubs; coverage also notes reactions from Meloni allies and ongoing EU summit discussions.