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Luras, hundreds of people attend the torchlight vigil for Mauro Zuncheddu. The autopsy is still pending.

Many residents gathered around the brother of the 23-year-old who died of an illness in Tempio Pausania. Investigations are ongoing.
La fiaccolata per Mauro Zuncheddu (nel riquadro)
La fiaccolata per Mauro Zuncheddu (nel riquadro)
Nella combo, da sinistra Monica Montefalcone, Federico Gualtieri, Giorgia Sommacal, Gianluca Benedetti e Muriel Oddenino, scomparsi in un'immersione alle Maldive. 14 maggio 2026. WEB/Università di Genova//FACEBOOK/Federico Gualtieri//FACEBOOK/Giorgia Sommacal//WEB/albatrostopboat//FACEBOOK/Muriel Oddenino ATTENZIONE: L'ANSA NON POSSIEDE I DIRITTI DI QUESTA FOTO CHE NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA +++ NPK +++
Nella combo, da sinistra Monica Montefalcone, Federico Gualtieri, Giorgia Sommacal, Gianluca Benedetti e Muriel Oddenino, scomparsi in un'immersione alle Maldive. 14 maggio 2026. WEB/Università di Genova//FACEBOOK/Federico Gualtieri//FACEBOOK/Giorgia Sommacal//WEB/albatrostopboat//FACEBOOK/Muriel Oddenino ATTENZIONE: L'ANSA NON POSSIEDE I DIRITTI DI QUESTA FOTO CHE NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA +++ NPK +++
the tragedy

Maldives: Five Italians die while diving in a cave 50 meters deep.

The victims: Monica Montefalcone, professor of Ecology at the University of Genoa, her daughter Giorgia Sommacal, a researcher and two diving instructors.
L'ospedale Brotzu (archivio)
L'ospedale Brotzu (archivio)
the accident

Quartu, a collision with a car: a motorcyclist hospitalized.

It happened in Via Fiume: he was transported to Brotzu
Chigi Palace

Sardinia and the Government face off again: the regional law on student income is challenged.

The Council of Ministers has rejected a RAS measure for the fourteenth time: "It exceeds its statutory powers and violates the principle of reasonableness regarding coverage."
Leonardo Pavoletti, attaccante e capitano del Cagliari (foto Valerio Spano)
Leonardo Pavoletti, attaccante e capitano del Cagliari (foto Valerio Spano)
series a

Pavoletti bids farewell to Cagliari: "After many battles, we've reached the end."

But the striker's career doesn't end here: "I'm taking a short break to figure out what to do."
Alcune cimici trovate in reparto
Alcune cimici trovate in reparto
is mirrionis

Bed bugs in geriatrics, the Local Health Authority (ASL) says "Immediate sanitization is required, and the spaces may be permanently closed."

Holy Trinity, the health authority responds to FIALS: "The situation is under control, insects have appeared in two rooms."
the decision

Sassari: The teacher accused of child abuse returns to school.

The verdict is expected in October, but the woman will be able to teach again from May 28th.
L'incidente a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
L'incidente a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
The accident

Porto Torres, collision at the Via Tramontana roundabout: two injured

The Carabinieri of the local radiomobile company were on site
La droga sequestrata ad Arzachena (foto carabinieri)
La droga sequestrata ad Arzachena (foto carabinieri)
Carabinieri

Arzachena, a 25-year-old man picks up a package containing 5 kilos of hashish at a locker and attempts to escape.

The drugs were already divided into blocks. At the young man's home, the officers found 60 grams of marijuana and three precision scales.
L'incidente alle porte di Tempio Pausania (foto vigili del fuoco)
L'incidente alle porte di Tempio Pausania (foto vigili del fuoco)
the accident

Head-on collision on the SP 127 in Tempio involving a car and an oxygen van; one injured person hospitalized.

The crash occurred at the entrance to the city; police, carabinieri and firefighters were on site.
the story

Reckless driving and assault on police officers: 42-year-old Sanluri reported

Tense moments occurred during a police check. The driver, under the influence of psychophysical alterations, attempted to evade a check.
Rifiuti a Molentargius
Rifiuti a Molentargius
In Quartu

Molentargius, waste dump in the park: "Immediate cleanup needed."

Brothers of Italy denounces the degradation in some areas
the appeal

Milan Fashion Week returns, and fashion's cry for help: "We've lost seven billion in two years."

Carlo Capasa, president of the National Chamber of Fashion, said: "We will ask the government for measures regarding exports and energy costs."
(Unsplash)
(Unsplash)
United States

Avian flu, first case of cat-to-human transmission: "Don't feed your pets raw meat."

A veterinarian has been infected. A study by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirms this.
USA

A US court suspends Trump's sanctions against Francesca Albanese.

The UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine was punished after accusing Israel of human rights violations and "genocide" in Gaza: "Freedom of expression violated."
Pope Leo XIV during his visit to the Sapienza University, in Rome, Italy, 14 May 2026. ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI
Pope Leo XIV during his visit to the Sapienza University, in Rome, Italy, 14 May 2026. ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI
Rome

Leone: "It's wrong to call rearmament defense." And to young people: "We are a desire, not an algorithm."

The Pope visits Sapienza University: "The elites are enriched by the influx, while investments in education are being taken away."
the crime

Sako Bakari, the farmhand killed in Taranto: the sixth member of the gang, a 22-year-old, has been arrested.

Six people are therefore under investigation for the atrocious murder: two adults and four minors, a fifteen-year-old is said to have inflicted the lethal stab wounds.
epa12958394 Look Mum No Computer of United Kingdom performs the song 'Eins Zwei Drei' during the second semi-final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Vienna, Austria, 14 May 2026. The grand final of the ESC 2026 is scheduled for 16 May. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE
epa12958394 Look Mum No Computer of United Kingdom performs the song 'Eins Zwei Drei' during the second semi-final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Vienna, Austria, 14 May 2026. The grand final of the ESC 2026 is scheduled for 16 May. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE
the contest

Eurovision's second semi-final: Britain pro-Germany, Cyprus dances, Veronica Fusaro (Switzerland) makes a splash

Norway, with Jonas Lovv, is trying to break the negative record of 12 times at the bottom of the table.
Cagliari 22 dicembre 2025 -Fiera - Erocaddeo a Radiolina - S. Anedda Endrich
Cagliari 22 dicembre 2025 -Fiera - Erocaddeo a Radiolina - S. Anedda Endrich
the live

EroCaddeo's "Far from Home - Summer Tour" kicks off in Cagliari.

A title that recalls the latest single by the singer-songwriter from Sinnai, the story of what remains when you choose to leave
Il cantante Guè (foto concessa)
Il cantante Guè (foto concessa)
The concert

"Beauty in Music," Guè's rap music arrives in Sorso.

The show is scheduled for June 6th at Parco Vita
The event

Piergiorgio Odifreddi arrives at the Verdi Theater in Sassari.

Joining him is Sardinian pianist and composer Claudio Sanna. The event is May 26th at 8:30 PM.
Supporter della Roma all'Olimpico (Ansa)
Supporter della Roma all'Olimpico (Ansa)
soccer

Serie A, the Roma-Lazio derby brought forward to Sunday at 12:00 PM

Agreement reached after a meeting at the Prefecture. The schedule for the International Tennis Tournament has been confirmed, with the men's singles final scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
Il presidente Stefano Sardara e il direttore generale Jack Devecchi (foto G. Marras)
Il presidente Stefano Sardara e il direttore generale Jack Devecchi (foto G. Marras)
basketball

President Sardara will announce Dinamo's future

Anticipation for the press conference of the white-and-blue club's number one
Una precedente edizione della gara di triathlon a Cagliari
Una precedente edizione della gara di triathlon a Cagliari
The demonstration

Athletes from all over Italy will be at Poetto Beach for the "City of Cagliari Triathlon."

The Sprint with 200 athletes on Sunday 17th, the Interforce Championship on Saturday 16th
L'allenatore del Cagliari Fabio Pisacane (ANSA/FABIO MURRU )
L'allenatore del Cagliari Fabio Pisacane (ANSA/FABIO MURRU )
Serie A

Cagliari-Turin, Pisacane recovers Deiola. Hopes remain for Mina and Borrelli.

The Rossoblù are one point away from safety.
In Parlamento
Il senatore del Partito Democratico (Pd) Marco Meloni (Ansa)
Il senatore del Partito Democratico (Pd) Marco Meloni (Ansa)

Meloni (Democratic Party): "The government has done nothing about insularity."

The Sardinian senator's accusation after Minister Foti's hearing: "The islands were ignored for four years."
Insularità
Raccolta dei rifiuti a Santu Lussurgiu
Raccolta dei rifiuti a Santu Lussurgiu

Environment and territory, the ecological day returns to Santu Lussurgiu

Many volunteers with spades, rakes, wheelbarrows and bins will clean up the Sa Rocca viewpoint