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ULTIM'ORA

Sinner doubled his Wimbledon title and became champion for the second year in a row: "It's incredible to win again."

The world number one comes from behind to defeat Zverev in the final, the German returning to second place in the rankings and congratulating himself: "That's why you're the best."
epa13107571 Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates with the trophy after winning the Men's Singles final against Alexander Zverev of Germany at the Wimbledon Championships in London, Britain, 12 July 2026. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN
epa13107571 Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates with the trophy after winning the Men's Singles final against Alexander Zverev of Germany at the Wimbledon Championships in London, Britain, 12 July 2026. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN
Il punto di accesso del raid notturno a Cala Finanza (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Il punto di accesso del raid notturno a Cala Finanza (foto L'Unione Sarda)
the tension

Gunfire and a break-in during the night: a mysterious incident at Cala Finanza.

Someone fired several shots, possibly with a blank gun, and damaged signs and chairs in the Villa Joy area: the Carabinieri are investigating. The protest continues.
the fires

Bosa, fire on the outskirts: some homes evacuated

In Cabras the fire began to advance on the outskirts of the town, in the cemetery area
the emergency

Large fire in the Bosa countryside: two Canadairs in flight

Firefighter planes support the regional fleet's helicopters. Flames also erupt in Villamar.
L'incidente a Siniscola (foto Vigili del fuoco)
L'incidente a Siniscola (foto Vigili del fuoco)
the accident

Siniscola: Two cars overturn in a collision, five injured, one child hospitalized.

The crash on state highway 125 near the hamlet of Santa Lucia
in the hospital

Oristano: Volunteer hit with crutch by elderly man in emergency room

Tense moments in the waiting room at San Martino Hospital
the complaint

Unpaid overtime from 2025, nurses are on leave: health emergency at Uta prison

Staffing is at 50% with over 700 inmates, the service was guaranteed by additional services but the professionals no longer provide them: letter from the director of the facility to the Local Health Authority (ASL).
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.
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.
epa10523456 Thai commando police officers leave after completing their duties at the scene of a gunman's house, in the public area of Sai Mai district in Bangkok, Thailand, 15 March 2023. For more than 24 hours police were in a standoff in the area outside the house of a gunman, who is a police inspector with the intelligence unit of the Special Branch Police, after he became disgruntled and fired multiple shots in a residential public area on 14 March. The gunman was finally arrested and there were no injuries reported in the incident, police said. EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT
epa10523456 Thai commando police officers leave after completing their duties at the scene of a gunman's house, in the public area of Sai Mai district in Bangkok, Thailand, 15 March 2023. For more than 24 hours police were in a standoff in the area outside the house of a gunman, who is a police inspector with the intelligence unit of the Special Branch Police, after he became disgruntled and fired multiple shots in a residential public area on 14 March. The gunman was finally arrested and there were no injuries reported in the incident, police said. EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT
Thailand

Fire devastates pub, killing dozens in Bangkok

The flames were extinguished after half an hour, but the causes are still under investigation.
the war

Tehran: "Hormuz is closed." Trump: "The Strait is open, we bombed them."

Iran, on the other hand, announced new restrictions on navigation "due to recent illegal maneuvers by U.S. military forces."
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 exhibition

The painter Gaetano Spinelli and his love for Sardinia born in Sassari

The National Art Gallery hosts the first Sardinian exhibition of the Apulian artist.
I volontari Plastic free a Sorso (foto concessa)
I volontari Plastic free a Sorso (foto concessa)
the initiative

Four daredevils brave the scorching heat: 100kg of waste removed from the Sorso Riviera.

They combed the area and recovered the indiscriminately dumped material, traces left by those who are enemies of the environment.
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
Il Cagliari Beach Soccer esulta nella partita contro Naxos BS (foto LND)
Il Cagliari Beach Soccer esulta nella partita contro Naxos BS (foto LND)
series a

Beach soccer: Cagliari ends the Praia a Mare stage with a victory.

The decisive matches to define the Final Eight of the Scudetto Pool will be played on July 24th and 25th
Enrico Galasso, nuovo portiere del Selargius (foto Spignesi)
Enrico Galasso, nuovo portiere del Selargius (foto Spignesi)
promotion

Goalkeeper Galasso signs with Selargius

Last season he defended the goal of Castiadas
Riccardo Pisano (archivio-G. Marras)
Riccardo Pisano (archivio-G. Marras)
the return

Basketball: Sassari native Riccardo Pisano returns to Dinamo from Vicenza.

The point guard: "I feel great enthusiasm, but also responsibility."
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.
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.