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A new attack in Lebanon killed a French peacekeeper. Three were injured.

President Emmanuel Macron confirmed: "Everything suggests that Hezbollah is responsible."
epa12896086 Israeli soldiers gather at an area in northern Israel ahead of crossing the Israel–Lebanon border, 17 April 2026. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, which went into effect at midnight on 16 April. EPA/ATEF SAFADI
epa12896086 Israeli soldiers gather at an area in northern Israel ahead of crossing the Israel–Lebanon border, 17 April 2026. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, which went into effect at midnight on 16 April. EPA/ATEF SAFADI
Il luogo dell'incidente (foto Floris)
Il luogo dell'incidente (foto Floris)
The emergency

Sassari: A three-year-old boy falls from a building's balcony and is hospitalized in critical condition.

It happened at the corner between Viale Trieste and Viale Caprera, police and 118 on site
Sopralluogo dei carabinieri
Sopralluogo dei carabinieri
The autopsy

Died in Selargius after falling from the third floor: no signs of violence on her body.

The blood found in the house could have been brought by the 87-year-old who was hosting the woman after the rescue following the fall
Da sinistra, Carlo Salvato, Tommaso Giulini, Alberto Piras, Francesca Fadda, Sergio Zuncheddu, Alessandra Argiolas e Diana Zuncheddu
Da sinistra, Carlo Salvato, Tommaso Giulini, Alberto Piras, Francesca Fadda, Sergio Zuncheddu, Alessandra Argiolas e Diana Zuncheddu
The meeting

Parents and children in the name of enterprise: testimonials from Cagliari

An initiative at the Unione Sarda headquarters with the Bocconi Alumni community on the topic of generational change.
Il cocchio dei buoi durante la festa di Sant’Efisio (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Il cocchio dei buoi durante la festa di Sant’Efisio (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
The emergency

Lumpy skin disease, alarm also raised for the feast of Sant'Efisio: oxen at risk

Doubts about the presence of the tracas and the yoke that pulls the simulacrum of the Warrior Martyr
Carabinieri
Carabinieri
in handcuffs

Poisoned cats, feces-stained windows, air gun shots: man arrested in Padru's nightmare neighbor

Man charged with stalking, animal killing, and dangerous explosions
Una manifestazione antimilitarista a Cagliari (foto archivio)
Una manifestazione antimilitarista a Cagliari (foto archivio)
the case

Military servitude, Pigliaru and Scanu: "We are facing a serious and arrogant action by the government."

"Full support and total solidarity with the Comipa protest," wrote the former governor and former president of the commission of inquiry into depleted uranium.
Guardia di Finanza
Guardia di Finanza
The controls

Palau, 38-year-old arrested for showing up at the port with 25 grams of cocaine

The Guardia di Finanza's military discovered the man, and the drug-sniffing dogs Dante and Joy also helped unmask him.
Carabinieri
Carabinieri
The complaint

Borutta loses his wallet and goes to the Carabinieri: the soldiers locate him using GPS.

The wallet was later recovered and returned to its rightful owner.
city council

Oristano, minority motion on the market: "First, the papers in the Chamber."

The document calls for the "complete transmission of the project documents, from the executive project to the feasibility studies, up to the economic-financial framework."
Lavori di Abbanoa, immagine simbolo (Archivio)
Lavori di Abbanoa, immagine simbolo (Archivio)
The works

New water mains in Sassari, road changes coming soon

Replacement of 7 kilometers of pipelines underway, with over 6.6 million euros available.
Pannello informativo in Punto Città
Pannello informativo in Punto Città
The service

Sassari, final months to switch to an electronic ID card: special opening hours at the registry office.

The opening hours are also confirmed from Monday to Friday from 8.30 to 11.30 and on Tuesday also from 15.00 to 17.00 without reservation.
Rovigo

Two-and-a-half-year-old boy dies after arm surgery: parents report

The complication during the operation, then the desperate attempt to transfer him by ambulance to another hospital but there was nothing that could be done for the little boy.
L'ospedale di Brescia (foto Ansa)
L'ospedale di Brescia (foto Ansa)
In the Brescia area

He falls from the fourth floor of a hotel while trying to reach his classmates' room: 18-year-old injured.

Some solar panels cushioned the young man's fall, who suffered several fractures but is not in danger of dying.
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
Investigations underway

Bergamo, overnight ambush: two men shot dead outside a place of worship

The victims are both Indian nationals
Ursula von der Leyen (foto EPA/OLIVIER HOSLET)
Ursula von der Leyen (foto EPA/OLIVIER HOSLET)
the proposal

The EU's energy crisis plan: a mandatory day of smart working and discounts on public transport.

The Accelerate bill also includes heating cuts, but no taxes on extra profits. Salvini lashes out: "They're not normal."
Un pallone da basket (immagine simbolo, foto Ansa)
Un pallone da basket (immagine simbolo, foto Ansa)
mourning

Basketball legend Oscar Schmidt has died at the age of 68.

Having been ill for some time, he was the only Brazilian in the NBA Hall of Fame.
Pino Rinaldi
Pino Rinaldi
the meeting

In Cagliari, Pino Rinaldi recounts the Monster of Florence and other dark stories.

The meeting with the Roman journalist closes the three-day Primavera Noir event tomorrow at the Doglio Theatre.
Una panoramica di Tuili
Una panoramica di Tuili
The festival

Spring in Marmilla in Tuili to enhance “Su Pani Arrùbiu”

The initiative is scheduled for tomorrow: "A shared journey that connects local businesses and transforms them into a unique experience."
Un momento della selezione (foto Sirigu)
Un momento della selezione (foto Sirigu)
The demonstration

Miss World Sardinia, Cagliari's semifinal showcases dance and elegance.

Meet at the historic "Assunta Pittaluga" school.
Gli studenti del Nautico con il docente (foto concessa)
Gli studenti del Nautico con il docente (foto concessa)
The event

"Sailing without exceptions": a success for the students of the Porto Torres Nautical Institute.

An excellent fourth place at the national competition for students from the "M. Paglietti" Institute.
Duello italiano sotto canestro tra Vincini e l'ex Tessitori (foto G. Marras)
Duello italiano sotto canestro tra Vincini e l'ex Tessitori (foto G. Marras)
basketball

Dinamo must beat Venice to hope for salvation

In the Lombard derby, the white and blues are rooting for Varese against Cantù.
Allenamento del Carbonia allo Zoboli. (a. s.)
Allenamento del Carbonia allo Zoboli. (a. s.)
excellence

Crisis is brewing at Carbonia: players and staff are demanding their salaries.

The team: "We are forced to take all necessary action to protect our rights."
Alcaraz (foto Ansa)
Alcaraz (foto Ansa)
Tennis

Alcaraz also skips the Madrid Masters 1000: Sinner has an open door in the rankings.

The Spaniard's announcement on social media with a photo where he highlights his right wrist
In Parlamento
Il nuraghe Piscu (foto Comune Suelli)
Il nuraghe Piscu (foto Comune Suelli)

Suelli, the Nuraghe Piscu chosen for Arborea's new commercial

Filming will begin in the coming months, the mayor said, "This is an important opportunity to promote the beauty of our heritage."
Insularità
L'esibizione live di Manuella (foto ufficio stampa)
L'esibizione live di Manuella (foto ufficio stampa)

Sardinian Manuella among the 16 finalists of the 37th Musicultura

The song "Undi è l'amori?" will be part of the festival's compilation.