Italy's Meloni Cancels Gift Auction Amid Probe and Diplomatic Spotlight
TL;DR
Italian Prime Minister Meloni has canceled a planned auction of official gifts following a criminal investigation into the auction house, which was initially intended to raise around €800,000 for charity. The gifts, including notable items from foreign leaders, are stored securely due to legal restrictions, and the government has severed ties with the auction house amid the probe.
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