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31 August 2026

Why US ambassador’s $450-million yacht tour is angering Italians

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Why US ambassador’s $450-million yacht tour is angering Italians

The US ambassador to Italy, Tilman Fertitta, is currently undertaking a diplomatic mission with a twist. He has been sailing through Italian waters on board his $450 million yacht, wooing politicians ...

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