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Tehran "celebrates" the new Supreme Leader with missile fire toward Israel, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Violent clashes erupt in Lebanon.

Mojtaba Khamenei is Iran's new leader, Trump says, "It won't last long." NGO accuses Israel of using white phosphorus in Lebanon.
The sky is lit up at the site of an airstrikes in a central area of the Iranian capital Tehran on March 6, 2026. Fresh strikes rocked Iran and Lebanon on March 6 as Israel and the United States stepped up their attacks in the sprawling Middle East war, with powerful explosions shattering the skies of Tehran. The war, now in its seventh day, has dragged in global powers, upended the world's energy and transport sectors, and brought chaos to even usually peaceful areas of the volatile region. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)
The sky is lit up at the site of an airstrikes in a central area of the Iranian capital Tehran on March 6, 2026. Fresh strikes rocked Iran and Lebanon on March 6 as Israel and the United States stepped up their attacks in the sprawling Middle East war, with powerful explosions shattering the skies of Tehran. The war, now in its seventh day, has dragged in global powers, upended the world's energy and transport sectors, and brought chaos to even usually peaceful areas of the volatile region. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)
the price increases

Oil soars above $100 a barrel: in Sardinia the average price of diesel is €1,985 per litre.

Gas prices are also skyrocketing, up 21.86% from last week. Urso: "No respite for speculators, now it's time for mobile excise taxes."
the brawl

Selargius, Nigerians fight: 46-year-old man struck with a cleaver, is in desperate condition

A 41-year-old man was arrested after a brawl broke out in a warehouse in the industrial zone. Carabinieri were alerted by reports from residents.
the beating

Sixteen-year-old beaten in Monserrato, parents: "We're thankful he's alive." The attacker has been identified.

The brutal beating that took place last Thursday after school was allegedly perpetrated by a young girl
La barca spiaggiata al Poetto, a destra Matias (L'Unione Sarda)
La barca spiaggiata al Poetto, a destra Matias (L'Unione Sarda)
the story

When the Sea Steals Your Home: The Story of Matias and His Boat Beached at Poetto

Originally from Argentina, she and her family chose to live in Sardinia. Now a fundraiser is trying to give them a future.
the statements

A 17-year-old referee attacked in Sardinia, Abodi: "Enough talk, let's enforce the rules."

The minister: "The time for outrage is over; the new law calls for arrest."
the blitz

Pabillonis, a landfill for cars and hazardous waste in the heart of town

A 45-year-old man is in trouble for disposing of vehicles without authorization and in contempt of all environmental regulations.
March 8th

Entrepreneurship: Women increasingly leading roles in the public sector

In Cagliari there are over 1,100 businesses, including bars, restaurants and clubs, approximately half of which are run by women.
the case

A 17-year-old referee was attacked by a manager in Sardinia. The AIA ruled that "every limit of civility had been exceeded."

The girl was slapped and punched, and given a 45-day sentence: "This gesture was unacceptable, cowardly, and violent. She should be punished with the utmost severity."
Le auto incidentate
Le auto incidentate
the accident

Porto Torres, a dawn collision: two people hospitalized.

Two-car crash at the intersection of Via Fattori and Via dell'Industria
Luigi Sechi (foto concessa)
Luigi Sechi (foto concessa)
mourning

Ozieri, farewell to Luigi Sechi: "A firefighter forever"

A sudden death that leaves an "unfillable void" among colleagues
L'intervento del personale Cvsm a Castelsardo (foto concessa)
L'intervento del personale Cvsm a Castelsardo (foto concessa)
the fire

Castelsardo, fires near the UNESCO Elephant Rock site: "The third time in a few months."

Two car tires caught fire, volunteers intervened before the fire spread dangerously
the service

Villasimius, a small train connecting the marina to the town center

It is part of the agreement reached for this summer by the Municipality and the in-house company Villasimius srl
Swiss

Crans Montana massacre: Five more suspects, including Mayor Nicolas Féraud.

The same charges are being brought against the Morettis, the lack of checks is being examined by the Prosecutor's Office
La casa nel bosco a Palmoli dove vivono Nathan Trevallion e Catherine Birmingham (Ansa)
La casa nel bosco a Palmoli dove vivono Nathan Trevallion e Catherine Birmingham (Ansa)
the case

Family in the woods, ministry inspectors arrive

Prime Minister Meloni announced the decision after separating the mother from her children. The family's lawyers are preparing to appeal the order.
Volante Polizia Brindisi
Volante Polizia Brindisi
investigations underway

Genoa: Elderly woman stabbed to death in her home; son arrested

The victim was 87 years old, the police intervened after the call from the woman's other son
the accident

Milan, another tram goes off the tracks: it was empty, the fault of a bolt

A derailment occurred on Via Filzi a week ago, resulting in two casualties.
the assault

A sixteen-year-old was stabbed in the back in the streets of Genoa's nightlife, his condition is serious.

The young man was rescued by passers-by who heard his screams for help
Il duo Tchijk-Giraud (foto ufficio stampa-Emmanuelle Alès)
Il duo Tchijk-Giraud (foto ufficio stampa-Emmanuelle Alès)
the concert

Sassari, the French duo Tchijk-Giraud in the library of Santa Maria di Betlem

A new appointment with the Contrasti International Festival
Mirko Usai
Mirko Usai
the finish line

From Sardinia to Wales: Mirko Usai's restaurant among the finalists at the UK Italian Awards.

The Cagliari-born chef has never forgotten his roots. In his restaurant, he brings the island's identity, tradition, and flavors to the table.
the exhibition

Senorbì: Gualtiero Capra's "Trexenta in Copper" exhibition opens

The works, created between 2020 and 2026, tell of an ancestral past that continues to dialogue with the present
Cagliari

Iosno's Sardinian debut was a great success

An inner journey that transforms the Doglio Theatre into a space of awareness
Anna Voltaggio (foto concessa)
Anna Voltaggio (foto concessa)
the interview

That sacredness that is in all of us

The Saint of Others, Anna Voltaggio's new novel
McGlynn e coach Mrsic (foto G. Marras)
McGlynn e coach Mrsic (foto G. Marras)
the championship

Basketball: Dinamo could be saved by two wins.

Coach Veljko Mrsic is feeling better after being taken ill.
La grinta di Nunziatini (foto di Alessandro Torelli)
La grinta di Nunziatini (foto di Alessandro Torelli)
the challenge

Serie C, Torres draws 1-1 at Carpi

Sassari took the lead on Luciani's penalty, but Zagnoni equalized in the 74th minute.
Desure Buie (foto G. Marras)
Desure Buie (foto G. Marras)
Serie A1

Basketball: Dinamo conquers Trento 99-96 after overtime

The Sassari team wins twice after recovering the +17 of the second quarter
In Parlamento

Donald Trump's journey from peacemaker to conqueror. And the role of the European Union.

Considerations on the war in Iran and its economic and geopolitical implications. And an ineffective EU.
Insularità
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)

Dubai residents flee: growing emergency over abandoned dogs and cats amid chaos

A wave of requests for help for pets left on the streets, in closed apartments and in clinics