Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni announces separation from partner

The announcement came after Mr Giambruno, an on-air television personality, was caught on audio seemingly making lewd remarks to colleagues

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has split from Andrea Giambruno (LaPresse via AP)

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has announced she is separating from her partner and the father of her young daughter after nearly a decade together.

In a statement posted on social media, Ms Meloni said her relationship with Andrea Giambruno had ended.