Italy

the drama

Zoe and Matilde, the two childhood friends who were victims of femicide and a clandestine Porsche race.

Two tragedies in the space of two months have shocked Montegrosso d'Asti, a town of 2,000 people. "They played in the same courtyard, they grew up laughing together."

the shot

Armed van raid in Puglia, firefight with Carabinieri: two arrested

A van was set on fire to block the Brindisi-Lecce highway; no one was injured.

Rome

Countess Patrizia De Blanck dies at 85

Daughter Giada's announcement: "She marked an era of elegance, romance, and authenticity."

Assalto a un furgone portavalori lungo la variante Aurelia, in carreggiata sud, poco dopo l'uscita di San Vincenzo (Livorno), 28 marzo 2025. Sul posto stanno intervenendo forze dell'ordine e ambulanze. Il traffico è bloccato e ci sarebbe almeno un mezzo a fuoco che ha provocato una densa colonna di fumo visibile a distanza. ANSA/PAOLO BARLETTANI

the investigation

Investigation into Sardinian gang closed after armored van attack in Tuscany: "Paramilitary organization"

Fatal stubs and wiretaps for the suspects (11 in prison, one at liberty): all breeders or direct cultivators

Roberto Secci

the case

Sanremo, Giorgia Meloni defends Pucci: "The left's illiberal drift is intolerable."

The Prime Minister stands with the comedian after he withdrew from the Festival: "The climate is one of intimidation and hatred. We stand in solidarity."

Pavia

Pensioner convicted of abusing six-year-old granddaughter

The 75-year-old was also found guilty of possession of child pornography.

Clashes with police during the protest against the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, 07 February 2026. ANSA/DAVIDE CANELLA

the clashes

Tensions are rising at the anti-Olympic march: "Meloni calls anyone demonstrating against the Games an enemy of Italy."

The Prime Minister on social media: "Solidarity with all those whose work will be ruined by these gangs of criminals."

Fiori nel luogo in cui è stata trovata morta Zoe Trinchero, nel riquadro la vittima e Alex Manna (Ansa)

the femicide of Asti

Zoe Trinchero, 17, was killed for saying no. She was strangled and thrown into a river.

Alex Manna first blamed a North African man who risked lynching. When cornered, he confessed at the police station.

the protests

Seven arrested after clashes at the Corvetto stadium in Milan during a protest against the Games.

Riot police blocked the road leading to the ring road

the idea

Health Points-Based Driving Licence (with Incentives): Experimental in Lombardy

Rewards for healthy lifestyles: first tests in the Pavia area on three thousand users.

I funerali nella chiesa Regina Pacis di Anguillara di Federica Torzullo, la donna uccisa a coltellate dal marito Claudio Carlomagno (Ansa)

the farewell

"Federica Torzullo, sweet and strong": A silent crowd at the funeral of the woman killed by her husband.

The final farewell at the Regina Pacis parish in Anguillara Sabazia, near Rome.

I tabelloni dei ritardi dei treni a Bologna a causa dei cavi tranciati vicino alla stazione, forse per un sabataggio, Bologna, 7 febbraio 2026 ANSA

sabotage hypothesis

Cables cut near Bologna train station, Salvini: "It's an attack, someone wants Italy harm."

DIGOS investigations underway, severe delays at the railway junction

Gli inquirenti sul posto, nel riquadro Zoe Trinchero (Ansa)

asti

Seventeen-year-old girl killed after being thrown into a river, arrested boy confesses: "She was killed after a no."

The young woman's body was found in a stream in Nizza Monferrato.

A handout picture made available by the Quirinal Presidential Palace (Palazzo del Quirinale) Press Office shows Italian President Sergio Mattarella during the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, in Milan, Italy, 06 February 2026. ANSA/PAOLO GIANDOTTI/QUIRINAL PALACE PRESS OFFICE HANDOUT ++ANSA PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS HANDOUT PHOTO TO BE USED SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REPORTING OR COMMENTARY ON THE FACTS OR EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS IMAGE; NO ARCHIVING; NO LICENSING+++NPK

the Olympics

Milan-Cortina inauguration ceremony: Mattarella on the tram, Mariah Carey sings "Volare," Laura Pausini sings the Italian National Anthem.

Over 67,000 tickets sold: the best result of the Winter Games. Two billion people watched the live broadcast.

Il Presidente della Repubblica Sergio Mattarella a Casa Italia per le Olimpiadi di Milano Cortina 2026, Milano 6 febbraio 2026. ANSA / Paolo Giandotti - Ufficio per la stampa e l'informazione della Presidenza della Repubblica +++ UFFICIO STAMPA QUIRINALE +++ FOTO NON IN VENDITA - DA USARE SOLO PER FINI GIORNALISTICI +++ NPK +++

Milan-Cortina

The Games' opening ceremony: Mattarella will arrive on a tram driven by Valentino Rossi.

From Mariah Carey to Pausini, from Ghali to Favino: the stars of the Olympic opening. Tributes to Armani and Carrà, Bocelli returns, Tom Cruise doubtful.

the countryside

When love can save a life: the "It's winter, adopt a senior dog" campaign launches.

The initiative is thanks to the "Four Paws in the Family" platform which helps find an animal in shelters throughout Italy.

Giochi per bambini, immagine simbolo (foto Ansa)

Benevento

Slaps, insults, and shoving at a nursery school: Five teachers (including nuns) under investigation

The children, aged between 10 months and 3 years, were also tied to chairs and strollers.

the clash

Mediaset: "A €160 million civil lawsuit against Corona." The injured parties are Berlusconi, Gerry Scotti, and De Filippi.

The Biscione announcement: "Any compensation will go to a fund for victims of violence."

the provision

The Security Decree has been approved: preventive arrests and a crackdown on knives, with fines for parents.

There is no criminal shield for the agents, but an ad hoc register of suspects (for all citizens) when there are "justifying causes" such as self-defense.

the revelation

"The Savoys secretly entered Sardinia when it was forbidden."

Emanuele Filiberto: "My father and I violated our exile several times. On the island, when we wanted to get a taste of Italy."

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Insularità

epa12839482 Spanish rider Marc Marquez of the Ducati Lenovo Team reacts during qualifying for the MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix at the Ayrton Senna Circuit in Goiania, Brazil, 21 March 2026. EPA/Andre Borges

Brazilian MotoGP: Marc Marquez wins the sprint

Decondo Di Giannantonio. Behind the Ducatis are the Aprilias of Martin and Bezzecchi.

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