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Uta, terrible head-on collision on the Sp2: two dead

A collision occurred between a Fiat Cinquecento, in which the two young victims were travelling, and a Jeep carrying a couple and a child: the three were seriously injured.
Le auto coinvolte nell'incidente mortale sulla Sp2 (Foto: Angelo Cucca)
Le auto coinvolte nell'incidente mortale sulla Sp2 (Foto: Angelo Cucca)
Ambulanza e carabinieri a Orrì (Secci)
Ambulanza e carabinieri a Orrì (Secci)
the intervention

Fear on the beach in Tortolì: woman nearly drowns

Resuscitation operations are underway for the swimmer, who reportedly lost consciousness
La palestra Asd Eshal
La palestra Asd Eshal
investigations underway

Cagliari, denied dance registration: he shoots a gym teacher and then kills himself.

Terror in Mulinu Becciu. The perpetrator of the gesture is a 52-year-old. The woman manages to save herself
Il giovane ciclista investito
Il giovane ciclista investito
the accident

Monastir: A young cyclist struck by a hit-and-run driver is described as a "coward."

The twenty-year-old was cycling with the president of the Quartu municipal council, Tonio Pani, when he was mowed down by a Clio: he is now hospitalized at the Santissima Trinità
transportation

Cagliari-Olbia high-speed train, the Ministry of Transport: "Test passed, now for technical inspections."

Salvini, after the test to connect the two cities in two hours and 15 minutes, said: "This is a crucial step for the island's internal connections."
Le acque agitate delle Tonnare (foto concessa)
Le acque agitate delle Tonnare (foto concessa)
moments of fear

Adrift and at the mercy of the waves: woman rescued at the Stintino tuna fishery

The lifeguard's intervention was providential in bringing a pensioner back to shore, rescued in the rough seas.
the discovery

Quartu: Bar reported for unauthorized cameras

After an inspection by the Carabinieri, the matter was reported to the judicial authorities.
police in action

He was dealing cocaine in the center of Sassari: 33-year-old in trouble

The man was charged. A scale and several doses were seized.
Volante della polizia a Marina Piccola
Volante della polizia a Marina Piccola
Cagliari

Man arrested for groping a minor near Marina Piccola

Police identified the perpetrator after a stakeout. He is a foreign asylum seeker, currently in prison in Uta.
the intervention

Costa Rei: Current drags swimmer out to sea; lifeguard saves swimmer

The man ended up in a hole in the seabed about 150 meters from the shore, Lorenzo Farci saw him from the tower
Monsignor Locci con sindaco e parroco
Monsignor Locci con sindaco e parroco
honor

Seventh-day Advent: Pope Leo appoints Don Giovanni Locci as Monsignor

Ceremony with Archbishop Baturi. Recognition on the occasion of his 66th anniversary of priesthood.
Tribunale di Sassari (foto concessa)
Tribunale di Sassari (foto concessa)
the investigation

Cocaine trafficking from Campania to Sassari: sentencing requested for the last defendant

After the sentences for the other eight suspects, the prosecutor is requesting a 5-year sentence for a woman from Naples.
the phenomenon

Santa Teresa Gallura, "red" sea at the port: "It's microalgae."

Abnormal coloration due to Prorocentrum cells. The situation is improving, but it could happen again.
L'ambasciatore americano Tilman Fertitta a Cefalù, una delle tappe del suo giro in yacht (Ansa)
L'ambasciatore americano Tilman Fertitta a Cefalù, una delle tappe del suo giro in yacht (Ansa)
the case

A massive escort for the US ambassador's yacht, which was also in transit in Sardinia, sparks controversy.

Bonelli (Avs) announces a question: "Why use Italian forces' men and equipment? The government should send the bill to Trump."
epa11404619 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stands in front of a 'Patriot' anti-aircraft missile system during his visit to a military training area in Germany, 11 June 2024. Ukrainina President visits Germany to take part in The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 that takes place in Berlin from 11 to 12 June 2024, under the slogan 'United in defense. United in recovery. Stronger together.' EPA/JENS BUETTNER / POOL
epa11404619 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stands in front of a 'Patriot' anti-aircraft missile system during his visit to a military training area in Germany, 11 June 2024. Ukrainina President visits Germany to take part in The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 that takes place in Berlin from 11 to 12 June 2024, under the slogan 'United in defense. United in recovery. Stronger together.' EPA/JENS BUETTNER / POOL
the war

Ukraine: Zelensky announces cabinet reshuffle and replaces prime minister

Yulia Svyrydenko, the president: "We are changing our political strategy."
epa13102893 FILE Reform UK's Immigration and Justice spokesperson Ann Widdecombe delivers a speech during the Reform UK National Conference in Birmingham, Britain, 20 September 2024 (reissued 10 July 2026). Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78, her management announced 10 July 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN
epa13102893 FILE Reform UK's Immigration and Justice spokesperson Ann Widdecombe delivers a speech during the Reform UK National Conference in Birmingham, Britain, 20 September 2024 (reissued 10 July 2026). Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78, her management announced 10 July 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN
Great Britain

Former British MP murdered: 28-year-old arrested

The alleged perpetrator of the murder of right-wing Eurosceptic Ann Widdecombe has been identified. Police say it was "not politically motivated or terrorist."
the investigation

Three young people under investigation for white supremacist and anti-Semitic propaganda

Operation coordinated by the Milan Prosecutor's Office, searches in Rome, Savona, and Caserta
court

The Milan attacker: "I was the one attacked, too much violence during the arrest."

The arrest of the Algerian man who stabbed a young woman has been confirmed. The investigating judge: "Lack of control and unscrupulousness."
Lorenzo Niolu
Lorenzo Niolu
music

The pianist Lorenzo Niolu in concert at the Palazzo Ducale in Sassari

In the cloister of San Francesco in Alghero, students from the Conservatory of Cagliari and Sassari
literature

Mandas, the DH Lawrence Festival travels on rails

Presentations on board trains, a first in Italy
Dialogue with the writers

The end of all innocence

Ben Pastor brings back his most famous character: Martin Bora
L’arena del Cinema Tavolara (foto Andrea Mignogna)
L’arena del Cinema Tavolara (foto Andrea Mignogna)
shows

Tavolara Film Festival kicks off Tuesday

Among the guests of the edition presented by Neri Marcorè and Ludovica Nasti were Irene Maiorino, Marcello Fois and Gianfranco Cabiddu
Un’immagine di uno dei concerti itineranti di Time in Jazz (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
Un’immagine di uno dei concerti itineranti di Time in Jazz (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
music

Time in Jazz's historic Instagram profile is back online: "No explanation from the platform."

After days of hiatus, the festival's official profile reappears. But distrust of an "opaque and arbitrary system" is spreading among organizers.
La gioia rossoblù dopo la gara della salvezza (foto Torres-A. Sanna)
La gioia rossoblù dopo la gara della salvezza (foto Torres-A. Sanna)
series c

Torres will meet on Monday for medical checks and first training sessions.

The Rossoblù will be on retreat in Buddusò from July 17th.
Argentina-Svizzera, la rete di Lautaro Martinez (Ansa-Epa)
Argentina-Svizzera, la rete di Lautaro Martinez (Ansa-Epa)
soccer

World Cup semifinals: Argentina vs. England and France vs. Spain

Albiceleste beat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time. England also went into extra time, defeating Norway 2-1, sparking controversy.
epaselect epa13105335 Linda Noskova of Czech Republic pose with her trophy after winning the Women's Singles final match against compatriot Karolina Muchova at the Wimbledon Championships in London, Britain, 11 July 2026. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN
epaselect epa13105335 Linda Noskova of Czech Republic pose with her trophy after winning the Women's Singles final match against compatriot Karolina Muchova at the Wimbledon Championships in London, Britain, 11 July 2026. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN
tennis

Wimbledon: Noskova reigns supreme, Muchova defeated in the Czech derby

The 21-year-old won the final in the third set, her first Slam.
AC Milan's managers Leonardo (L) and Paolo Maldini prior the Italian Serie A soccer match AC ChievoVerona vs AC Milan at the Marcantonio Bentegodi stadium in Verona, Italy, 09 March 2019.ANSA/FILIPPO VENEZIA
AC Milan's managers Leonardo (L) and Paolo Maldini prior the Italian Serie A soccer match AC ChievoVerona vs AC Milan at the Marcantonio Bentegodi stadium in Verona, Italy, 09 March 2019.ANSA/FILIPPO VENEZIA
the announcement

Malagò's revolution begins: "Maldini is the technical director and Leonardo is the advisor."

The president of the Italian Football Federation has made the arrival of the two great former players official.
In Parlamento
Giacomo Meloni confermato presidente di Confartigianato
Giacomo Meloni confermato presidente di Confartigianato

Giacomo Meloni confirmed as president of Confartigianato Imprese Sardegna

He will serve for another two years. Fabio Mereu has been confirmed as deputy vice president. Here are the sector's figures on the island.
Insularità
Giovanni Paolo D’Incecco Bayard de Volo - Ad Mater Olbia
Giovanni Paolo D’Incecco Bayard de Volo - Ad Mater Olbia

Coldiretti's Health Friend Campaign at Mater Olbia Hospital

The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of choosing a healthy, locally sourced diet.