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Viddalba, fire threatens homes and businesses: first Canadair deployment of the season

Large fire front in the Li Reni area, numerous teams on the ground at work
Luna Rossa e New Zealand in finale a Cagliari (foto Ansa)
Luna Rossa e New Zealand in finale a Cagliari (foto Ansa)
Sail

America's Cup: Luna Rossa defeats New Zealand and triumphs in Cagliari

Perfect finish for the Italian boat, the Kiwis betrayed by an early start
Il San Francesco di Nuoro
Il San Francesco di Nuoro
the accident

Nuoro, horrific crash at Su Berrinau: motorcyclist near death

A thirty-seven-year-old man has been hospitalized at San Francesco Hospital: his condition is critical.
Il Brotzu
Il Brotzu
in the hospital

Cagliari, life-or-death struggle after accident on Asse Mediano

A dramatic scooter fall on Saturday afternoon has left him in intensive care.
Le ricerche di Martina Lattuca (nel riquadro) a Calamosca
Le ricerche di Martina Lattuca (nel riquadro) a Calamosca
The mystery

Martina's sister, who disappeared in Calamosca, said: "At least give us a body to mourn."

The bookseller appears to have vanished into thin air six months ago. Sara Lattuca's appeal: "We don't believe she committed suicide."
Incendio in via Pabillonis a Quartucciu
Incendio in via Pabillonis a Quartucciu
The fire

Quartucciu, a fire broke out in an uncultivated field near houses: "We saw who started it."

Firefighters on site after citizens raised the alarm
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco
the fire

Fire at an artisanal bakery in Ploaghe

Firefighters worked all morning, no injuries were reported.
I volontari di Plastic Free nella strada vicinale Cabu d'Ispiga
I volontari di Plastic Free nella strada vicinale Cabu d'Ispiga
plastic free

Sassari, 5,000 kilos of waste collected in Cabu d'Ispiga, including a boiler and a sofa.

A landfill, one of the many that "bloom" in the suburbs and along the ring of local roads
police

Theft and impersonation: A woman identified and arrested in Alghero

The woman had carried out some online transactions using the personal data of a girl who had lost her identity card
Le isole ecologiche al Poetto
Le isole ecologiche al Poetto
Environment

Waste management: Poetto Beach in Quartu has a recycling center.

From June, the ecomobile will also be available, an ecological area that can be moved wherever it is deemed most necessary.
The warnings

Elmas, traffic changes amid religious celebrations and construction work.

Traffic restrictions on some roads: here's where and when
the violence

Zerfaliu, family argument: 38-year-old in trouble

The man allegedly attempted to attack two women
Impianto per la lavorazione delle mandorle a Sestu. Il taglio del nastro
Impianto per la lavorazione delle mandorle a Sestu. Il taglio del nastro
The ribbon cutting

Sestu inaugurates its first almond processing plant.

"We're inaugurating a missing piece, managed by agricultural producers, organic ones at that."
The Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul carrying the bodies of Monica Montefalcone, a professor at the University of Genoa, her daughter Giorgia Sommacal, University of Genoa researcher Muriel Oddenino, and Federico Gualtieri, a recent graduate of the University of Genoa, landed at Malpensa Airport at 1:10 PM. The four Italian divers died during a dramatic cave dive in the Maldives with Gianluca Benedetti, whose body was repatriated in recent days. Milan, May 23, 2026. ANSA / MOURAD BALTI TOUATI
The Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul carrying the bodies of Monica Montefalcone, a professor at the University of Genoa, her daughter Giorgia Sommacal, University of Genoa researcher Muriel Oddenino, and Federico Gualtieri, a recent graduate of the University of Genoa, landed at Malpensa Airport at 1:10 PM. The four Italian divers died during a dramatic cave dive in the Maldives with Gianluca Benedetti, whose body was repatriated in recent days. Milan, May 23, 2026. ANSA / MOURAD BALTI TOUATI
the investigations

Maldives massacre: Emails between Montefalcone and the University of Genoa under scrutiny

The Flying Squad's investigations are continuing to shed light on the death of the teacher and the other four divers.
Seggio elettorale nel centro storico di Venezia (foto Ansa)
Seggio elettorale nel centro storico di Venezia (foto Ansa)
The elections

Local elections: polls open in 749 municipalities: voting continues until 11 p.m., with turnout below 15% at 12 p.m.

In the north, the most closely contested election is in Venice, while in the south, all eyes are on Salerno and Reggio Calabria. A total of 6.6 million Italians are called to vote; in Sardinia, voting will take place on June 7th and 8th.
the war

Russia unleashes hell on Kiev, raining down missiles and drones: "They even used the Oreshnik, they're crazy."

Zelensky's accusation: "A medium-range nuclear-capable device fell."
Emergency and police vehicles are seen near the White House in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2026. Police and security forces swarmed the area around the White House on the evening of May 23 after reports of shots fired, AFP journalists said. US President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time as he worked to negotiate a deal with Iran. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)
Emergency and police vehicles are seen near the White House in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2026. Police and security forces swarmed the area around the White House on the evening of May 23 after reports of shots fired, AFP journalists said. US President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time as he worked to negotiate a deal with Iran. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)
USA

Shooting near the White House: Secret Service shooter kills attacker. A bystander is seriously injured.

The attacker, a 21-year-old, "had mental disorders and threatened Trump on social media," according to the media.
epa12985613 US President Donald Trump gestures during a rally in Suffern, New York, USA, 22 May 2026. EPA/KENA BETANCUR
epa12985613 US President Donald Trump gestures during a rally in Suffern, New York, USA, 22 May 2026. EPA/KENA BETANCUR
the war

Trump decides on Iran: "Another two-month truce is possible." Tehran offers a two-phase deal.

The final sprint is missing, the nuclear issue and the spectre of new raids remain
Francesco Gabbani e l'immenso pubblico (foto Pala)
Francesco Gabbani e l'immenso pubblico (foto Pala)
the concert

Francesco Gabbani embraces the crowd: "Porto Torres, true love is here."

His energy, along with the music, involves the audience
epa12989290 Cristian Mungiu, winner of the Palme d’Or for "Fjord attends the Palme d'Or winners press conference at the closing and awards ceremony of the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 23 May 2026. The film festival runs from 12 to 23 May 2026. EPA/HODA DAVAINE / POOL *** Local Caption ***
epa12989290 Cristian Mungiu, winner of the Palme d’Or for "Fjord attends the Palme d'Or winners press conference at the closing and awards ceremony of the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 23 May 2026. The film festival runs from 12 to 23 May 2026. EPA/HODA DAVAINE / POOL *** Local Caption ***
the festival

Cannes, Palme d'Or for “Fjord” by Cristian Mungiu and many ex aequo

Dissident Zviagyntsev appeals to Putin: "End the carnage."
the program

Tziu Sriviu, the authentic voice of Selegas protagonist in Fueddus

A journey into collective memory through poems, stories and popular testimonies preserved for over a century
Parco Culturale Campidarte (foto concessa/Rita Deplano)
Parco Culturale Campidarte (foto concessa/Rita Deplano)
The event

A double event at Campidarte, featuring electronic music and visual arts.

The new format "Subterraneux" will be presented
La locandina dell’International Opera Competition Bernardo De Muro
La locandina dell’International Opera Competition Bernardo De Muro
the event

The Bernardo De Muro International Opera Competition warms up its engines.

From May 26th to 29th in Gallura, the competition for the best international opera talents
Marco Palestra in Cagliari-Torino (foto Ansa)
Marco Palestra in Cagliari-Torino (foto Ansa)
series a

Milan-Cagliari, probable lineups: Palestra will be the last to wear the Rossoblu.

The Pisacane team's championship ends at 8.45pm, after securing safety last Sunday.
Yael Trepy, attaccante del Cagliari (foto Valerio Spano)
Yael Trepy, attaccante del Cagliari (foto Valerio Spano)
series a

Milan-Cagliari, Pisacane's squad: Mendy and Trepy named after their Primavera triumph

Double effort for the two forwards, who saved Gallego's Under-20s
the match

Cagliari Primavera scores three against Napoli and stays safe

Rossoblù immediately took the lead after five minutes: Trepy, Mendy and Costa scored
In Parlamento

"Make your video for the Republic": the Quirinale's initiative for the 80th anniversary of the referendum.

Bisio, Zalone, and Paolini are among the testimonials: more than one hundred contributions have already been collected in just a few hours.
Insularità

Elmas: A journey through time through the eyes of Sardinian centenarians

A project that today has a digital community of over 100 thousand followers and is not limited to visual documentation