Sergio Mattarella (80) had intended to leave role but leaders could not agree on successor
League leader Salvini’s backing of Casellati in defiance of his coalition partners could herald the end of Draghi’s government
Premier Mario Draghi seen as frontrunner, although there are obstacles in the way
Former-PM portrays himself as elder statesman in wake of health woes and sex scandals
Can his political party or media business exist without him?
Daily infection number remains high as experts voice concerns about easing restrictions too soon
18-year-old defender Romano Floriani Mussolini agrees three-year deal with club
Weakened coalition now faces an uphill battle to pass meaningful economic reforms
Political turmoil as Italy’s death toll from Covid-19 climbs to more than 80,000
Critics claim Renzi is playing politics at a time of crisis to revive his Italia Viva party
World update: France sees record number of new cases; New Zealand reports first death in months
Media tycoon (83) has no symptoms and is isolating at home, his doctor says
Matteo Salvini attracts criticism for push to capitalise on opinion polls in new election
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