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ULTIM'ORA

Saccargia appeals against the Region to halt the wind farm

In 2024, with a de facto silent consent, he authorized the repowering of the plant. Committees mobilized, and on July 31, a sit-in
The network

Online sexual exploitation of minors: 7 arrests and 30 investigated. Searches conducted in Sardinia.

Catania Prosecutor's Office investigates searches in 17 Italian cities, including Nuoro.
the drama

The child who died at the Santa Teresa resort had been ill for days: a reconstruction of the tragedy.

A doctor affiliated with the facility had performed tests that had yielded negative results. An autopsy was ordered.
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espionage

The former Sardinian 007 followed by the ROS: meetings with the Russian spy, notes, cell phones, and memory sticks in the cracks in the walls.

Piras was filmed several times during his meetings in the park or at the bar with Moscow's agent: they had agreed on a price of 4 thousand euros for each secret information on Italian intelligence and armaments.
the conflict

Wave of US bombing in Iran: "80 targets hit." Tehran, drones and missiles in Bahrain and Kuwait.

Weapons are back in the Middle East: the powerful strikes ordered by Donald Trump directly from the NATO summit in Ankara
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

Il leader del Popolo della Famiglia Mario Adinolfi e l'influencer Simone Carabella, durante la manifestazione ''Soldati di Cristo contro il pericolo Islam’’, in occasione della solennita' dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, a Torre Argentina, Roma, 29 giugno 2026. ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI
Il leader del Popolo della Famiglia Mario Adinolfi e l'influencer Simone Carabella, durante la manifestazione ''Soldati di Cristo contro il pericolo Islam’’, in occasione della solennita' dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, a Torre Argentina, Roma, 29 giugno 2026. ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI
Rome

Mario Adinolfi under house arrest: multi-million dollar scam involving a "collective betting" scheme.

He guaranteed returns linked to sports betting and many entrusted him with large sums of money, which the leader of the Popolo della Famiglia used for luxury personal expenses.
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."
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
epaselect epa13096802 Swiss supporters celebrate the Swiss team's qualifying for the quarter final during a public viewing of the FIFA 2026 World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia, at the fan zone inside of the stade de la Tuiliere, in Lausanne, Switzerland, 07 July 2026. EPA/SALVATORE DI NOLFI
epaselect epa13096802 Swiss supporters celebrate the Swiss team's qualifying for the quarter final during a public viewing of the FIFA 2026 World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia, at the fan zone inside of the stade de la Tuiliere, in Lausanne, Switzerland, 07 July 2026. EPA/SALVATORE DI NOLFI
2026 World Cup

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties in a goalless last-16 tie: here's the quarter-final lineup

The Swiss return to the quarter-finals after 72 years, they will face Argentina
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
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tennis

Sinner beats Struff 7-5, 7-6, 6-3 and is in the semifinals at Wimbledon against Djokovic

Jannik is ice cold in the important moments of the match and in just over two and a half hours he closes the matter, the Serbian prevails over Auger Aliassime after 5 hours and a quarter of fighting
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