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ULTIM'ORA

Sardinia, third African heatwave on the way: 40°C expected, fire alert also triggered.

Temperatures will reach their highest levels in Oristano, as well as in the Medio and Basso Campidano regions. The WHO warns: "Lethal weeks could await Europe."
La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni è atterrata ad Ankara per il vertice Nato, ed è attesa alla cena offerta dal presidente della Repubblica di Turchia Recep Tayyip Erdogan e dalla consorte ai capi di Stato e di governo, 7 luglio 2026. ANSA/US Palazzo Chigi/Filippo Attili +++ UFFICIO STAMPA PALAZZO CHIGI +++ FOTO NON IN VENDITA - DA USARE SOLO PER FINI GIORNALISTICI +++ NPK +++
La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni è atterrata ad Ankara per il vertice Nato, ed è attesa alla cena offerta dal presidente della Repubblica di Turchia Recep Tayyip Erdogan e dalla consorte ai capi di Stato e di governo, 7 luglio 2026. ANSA/US Palazzo Chigi/Filippo Attili +++ UFFICIO STAMPA PALAZZO CHIGI +++ FOTO NON IN VENDITA - DA USARE SOLO PER FINI GIORNALISTICI +++ NPK +++
Ankara

Meloni at the table with Trump: "We have cordial relations." He attacks again: "I like him, but he refused to help us."

The Prime Minister sits next to Erdogan and the American leader at the NATO heads of state dinner in Türkiye.
Liliana e Neimar Perez
Liliana e Neimar Perez
Scano Montiferro

He came to Sardinia from Venezuela to meet his grandson, and escaped the earthquake: "It saved my life."

Church support and fundraising to help grandmother who lost everything
Il Pronto soccorso del Brotzu
Il Pronto soccorso del Brotzu
the accident

Quartu: Car vs. Scooter Crash Begins at Leonardo da Vinci: 40-Year-Old Man in Red Code at Brotzu

The driver who was travelling on the two-wheeled vehicle was the one who got the worst of it.
the investigation

Former Sardinian 007 arrested for spying for Russia

Gavino Raoul Piras, 59, has a background in the secret services, like his colleague who was arrested on the same charge: passing classified information to a contact in Moscow. Four others are under investigation.
Foto archivio
Foto archivio
the arrest

Suni: He attacks his ex at a bar and throws a stool at her, then seven years of violence emerges.

A 35-year-old man ends up in prison: the woman left him in 2024, running away from home to put an end to a relationship filled with insults and harassment, but he continued to stalk her
the story

Sassari: Man evades house arrest to attend a party and is arrested.

The discovery was made by the Carabinieri who went to the man's home for a check.
Allevamento di maiali a Caniga
Allevamento di maiali a Caniga
The sentence

Sassari, pig farm in Caniga: Sardinia's Regional Administrative Court rejects the managers' appeal.

The activity had sparked protests from residents and environmental associations
the fire

Maracalagonis, flames near the Craboni pine forest and along the road to Settimo

The prompt intervention of the Barracelli, the Masise and the Alpine troops stationed in Sinnai avoided the worst.
Preccint

Carjacked with heroin, arrested in Alghero

Police increased controls and arrested two men after finding them in possession of 120 grams of drugs.
L'incontro promosso da Europa Verde
L'incontro promosso da Europa Verde
the conference

In Sardinia, one in 54 children is autistic: "These numbers are higher than in the rest of Italy."

The data were presented during an initiative organized by Europa Verde and ISDE
L'Unione Sarda English

New corporate structures: The impact of AI on internal processes

epa13009260 A handout photo made available by Isna News Agency shows cargo ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, along the coast of Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran, 01 June 2026. According to Iranian state media, the military's central command warned all vessels to secure Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy clearance to pass through the strait or face maritime security risks. EPA/AMIRHOSSEIN KHORGOOEI/ ISNA NEWS AGENCY HANDOUT RESTRICTIONS: NO Access Israel Media/Persian Language TV Stations Outside Iran/Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV. (As mandated by Iran's Directorate General for Foreign Media) -- HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
epa13009260 A handout photo made available by Isna News Agency shows cargo ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, along the coast of Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran, 01 June 2026. According to Iranian state media, the military's central command warned all vessels to secure Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy clearance to pass through the strait or face maritime security risks. EPA/AMIRHOSSEIN KHORGOOEI/ ISNA NEWS AGENCY HANDOUT RESTRICTIONS: NO Access Israel Media/Persian Language TV Stations Outside Iran/Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV. (As mandated by Iran's Directorate General for Foreign Media) -- HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
the tensions

Attacks on ships in Hormuz, the US reimposes sanctions on Iranian oil.

Qatari and Saudi vessels among three affected, White House revokes June 21 waiver
epa13094698 Britain’s Prince Harry waves as he arrives for an Invictus Games event in London, Britain, 07 July 2026. Britain’s Prince Harry has arrived in the UK for a series of events related to the Invictus Games. EPA/ANDY RAIN
epa13094698 Britain’s Prince Harry waves as he arrives for an Invictus Games event in London, Britain, 07 July 2026. Britain’s Prince Harry has arrived in the UK for a series of events related to the Invictus Games. EPA/ANDY RAIN
United Kingdom

Prince Harry and Elton John lose lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher

According to the English justice system, the tabloid's illegal spying against the Duke of Sussex and other celebrities has not been proven.
Trump con Erdogan ad Ankara (Ansa-Epa)
Trump con Erdogan ad Ankara (Ansa-Epa)
the summit

Trump delivers another dig: "Italy and Germany have turned their backs on us."

More criticism from the US president during a meeting with Erdogan in Ankara, on the occasion of the NATO summit
epa13094527 Rassemblement National (RN) parliamentary party leader Marine Le Pen arrives at the Paris courthouse for a hearing on the verdict in her appeal trial in Paris, France, 07 July 2026. EPA/Mohammed Badra
epa13094527 Rassemblement National (RN) parliamentary party leader Marine Le Pen arrives at the Paris courthouse for a hearing on the verdict in her appeal trial in Paris, France, 07 July 2026. EPA/Mohammed Badra
France

Marine Le Pen is also convicted on appeal for misappropriation of public funds. And she announces: "I'm running for president."

The leader of the National Rally has been found guilty, but she's not giving up: "Jordan Bardella and I are a ticket that will change things in France."
(FOTOGRAMMA DA VIDEO) Due persone sono state arrestate a Roma dai carabinieri del Ros per spionaggio e accesso abusivo a sistemi informatici. ll principale indagato, un 59enne ex appartenente al comparto di intelligence italiano e già sottoufficiale dell'Arma dei carabinieri, è accusato di aver svolto attività di spionaggio in cambio di soldi per un presunto agente dei servizi di intelligence russi, coperto da immunità diplomatica in Italia. L'uomo acquisiva informazioni attraverso sei fonti, tra cui quattro militari in servizio, tutti indagati. 7 luglio 2026. ANSA/CARABINIERI ROS + UFFICIO STAMPA, PRESS OFFICE, HANDOUT PHOTO, NO SALES, EDITORIAL USE ONLY + NPK
(FOTOGRAMMA DA VIDEO) Due persone sono state arrestate a Roma dai carabinieri del Ros per spionaggio e accesso abusivo a sistemi informatici. ll principale indagato, un 59enne ex appartenente al comparto di intelligence italiano e già sottoufficiale dell'Arma dei carabinieri, è accusato di aver svolto attività di spionaggio in cambio di soldi per un presunto agente dei servizi di intelligence russi, coperto da immunità diplomatica in Italia. L'uomo acquisiva informazioni attraverso sei fonti, tra cui quattro militari in servizio, tutti indagati. 7 luglio 2026. ANSA/CARABINIERI ROS + UFFICIO STAMPA, PRESS OFFICE, HANDOUT PHOTO, NO SALES, EDITORIAL USE ONLY + NPK
the investigation

Two former Italian intelligence agents arrested for spying on behalf of Russia; four other military personnel are under investigation.

The main suspect is a 59-year-old former intelligence officer who, in exchange for money, provided information to a Moscow intelligence agent.
La partenza da Su Frontigheddu dei capicorsa (foto Corrias)
La partenza da Su Frontigheddu dei capicorsa (foto Corrias)
The equestrian carousel

Sedilo, another perfect Ardia for Danilo Pes. The community expresses its affection for the parish priest after his fall.

The conditions of the priest, thrown from his horse during the procession's return to the village, are not cause for concern.
The demonstration

Literature and the arts: previews of the "Bimbi a Bordo" festival begin.

Medio Campidano welcomes the greats of literature
the advice

Mosquito repellents? A guide to summer products, from diffusers to bracelets.

Each system has its strengths and limitations: here's when it's best to choose sprays, mosquito coils or traps
the case

Francesco Renga, tensions on board and the singer is made to disembark from the plane.

The intervention of a steward was not enough to restore calm and the captain returned to the gate
Martina Barella, Alessandro Vinciguerra e il piccolo Gabriele (Foto: Ig)
Martina Barella, Alessandro Vinciguerra e il piccolo Gabriele (Foto: Ig)
The happy event

Martina Barella and Alessandro Vinciguerra's son is born: "Welcome, the love of our lives."

The sister of the Inter midfielder and the former Cagliari striker announce the arrival of Gabriele
epa13096015 Enzo Fernandez of Argentina celebrates after scoring the 3-2 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Argentina against Egypt, in Atlanta, USA, 07 July 2026. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH
epa13096015 Enzo Fernandez of Argentina celebrates after scoring the 3-2 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Argentina against Egypt, in Atlanta, USA, 07 July 2026. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH
The results

World Cup: Argentina comes from behind to beat Egypt 3-2, advancing to the quarterfinals.

The South Americans recovered from 0-2 with goals from Romero and Messi, then Fernandez gave the victory in injury time
Fabio Pisacane, allenatore del Cagliari (foto Ansa)
Fabio Pisacane, allenatore del Cagliari (foto Ansa)
series a

Cagliari, here are the players called up for the pre-training session: Gaetano is there.

Fabio Pisacane has 31 players available for the first part of the pre-season
epa11450893 Italian referee Daniele Orsato gestures during the UEFA EURO 2024 Round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Slovenia, in Frankfurt Main, Germany, 01 July 2024. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
epa11450893 Italian referee Daniele Orsato gestures during the UEFA EURO 2024 Round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Slovenia, in Frankfurt Main, Germany, 01 July 2024. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
soccer

Orsato appointed new referee designator for Serie A and Serie B

He takes over from the resigning Rocchi at the helm of the CAN
L'Iglesias festeggia la vittoria dell'ultima Coppa Italia di Eccellenza (foto Giacomo Pala)
L'Iglesias festeggia la vittoria dell'ultima Coppa Italia di Eccellenza (foto Giacomo Pala)
the tournament

The regional phase of the Coppa Italia Eccellenza begins in August.

The winner will participate in the national team, where Sardinia will face a team from Lazio in the round of 16
In Parlamento

Air passenger rights, new EU rules: more protections on refunds

The European Council will approve the new rules by August.
Insularità
La Pelosa (foto Pala)
La Pelosa (foto Pala)

La Pelosa sold out: 1,000 seats booked in 90 seconds.

Mostly taken by accommodation facilities, which, if in compliance with the tourist tax, enjoy priority