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The Linate flight returns to Cagliari immediately after takeoff: "A technical problem."

Aeroitalia's reassurance: "Passengers re-routed to another aircraft."
Rientro a Elmas per il volo Aeroitalia con destinazione Linate
Rientro a Elmas per il volo Aeroitalia con destinazione Linate
Il presidente della Repubblica, Sergio Mattarella, riceve le squadre di calcio Lazio e Inter impegnate nella finale di Coppa Italia in programma domani allo Stadio Olimpico, Roma 12 maggio 2026. ANSA/MAURIZIO BRAMBATTI
Il presidente della Repubblica, Sergio Mattarella, riceve le squadre di calcio Lazio e Inter impegnate nella finale di Coppa Italia in programma domani allo Stadio Olimpico, Roma 12 maggio 2026. ANSA/MAURIZIO BRAMBATTI
Middle East

Mattarella to Israeli President Herzog: "The attacks on the UNIFIL mission are unacceptable."

The two heads of state held an "open and frank" telephone conversation. The Quirinale Palace also called for an end to the "permanent war" in the region.
the virus

Oristano reports its first West Nile virus case of 2026. Local Health Authority (ASL) states, "This is a danger to the frail and elderly. Here's what to do."

A person was hospitalized with a high fever and headache. Local health authorities urged "Implement preventative measures to prevent mosquito breeding."
Due Airbus, un A319 e un A330, di Ita Airways, con la nuova livrea azzurra intitolati a due campioni che hanno fatto la storia dello sport italiano rispettivamente nel tennis, Adriano Panatta, e nel calcio, Paolo Maldini, sono entrati nella flotta della compagnia, Roma, 31 Marzo 2022. ANSA/TELENEWS
Due Airbus, un A319 e un A330, di Ita Airways, con la nuova livrea azzurra intitolati a due campioni che hanno fatto la storia dello sport italiano rispettivamente nel tennis, Adriano Panatta, e nel calcio, Paolo Maldini, sono entrati nella flotta della compagnia, Roma, 31 Marzo 2022. ANSA/TELENEWS
transportation

Italy cancels its Alghero-Milan flight without warning, causing passengers to be furious.

Doctor visits and appointments are being cancelled, and residents are being rescheduled for the 9:40 PM evening broadcast, a full 13 hours later. FdI attacks: "A fragile model, the Northwest is penalized."
Cimici dei letti in Geriatria al Brotzu
Cimici dei letti in Geriatria al Brotzu
The complaint

Cagliari, bedbug alarm at hospital: "Invasion in Geriatrics"

Cugliara (FIALS): "Santissima Trinità workers bitten by insects: the Local Health Authority (ASL) fails to intervene."
Polizia di Stato sul luogo del ritrovamento (Floris)
Polizia di Stato sul luogo del ritrovamento (Floris)
the discovery

Sassari, man found dead on Via Bovet: police investigating

Bastiano Ruiu, 53, had a previous conviction for murder
Le vittime Marisa Dessì e Luigi Gulisano
Le vittime Marisa Dessì e Luigi Gulisano
Assize Court

Neighbors of the slain couple speak out in the double homicide on Via Ghibli.

Several witnesses were heard in the Cagliari courtroom in the trial against Claudio Gulisano, accused of killing his parents. The woman who saw the 44-year-old leave after the murder spoke out.
Il Tribunale di Sassari (foto Ansa)
Il Tribunale di Sassari (foto Ansa)
in court

Mores, who attacked a shepherd servant: sentenced to 3 years and 8 months

The facts date back to 2019. According to the charges, he allegedly robbed and attacked a 40-year-old Nigerian man who worked for him in a sheepfold.
(foto vigili del fuoco)
(foto vigili del fuoco)
Cagliari

Car on fire on State Road 554: firefighters intervene

The fire broke out while the car was in motion. The driver, noticing smoke from the engine compartment, immediately called for help.
Macchiareddu

Cagliari reopens the junction between State Road 195 and the Conti Vecchi salt mines.

Work completed, road traffic restored without restrictions
Il Comune di Riola Sardo (Foto Sara Pinna)
Il Comune di Riola Sardo (Foto Sara Pinna)
the announcement

Riola Sardo mourns the death of Maria Greca Piras: the feast of Santa Corona Martire has been postponed.

The decision follows Monday's tragic accident, in which the woman was hit and killed by a car
Carabinieri sul luogo dello sparo a Predda Niedda
Carabinieri sul luogo dello sparo a Predda Niedda
Sassari

Attempted murder in Predda Niedda: Giovanni Maninchedda released from prison and placed under house arrest.

The man is accused of having shot Luca Silanos on January 19th, wounding him in the femur.
Guardia di Finanza di Cagliari
Guardia di Finanza di Cagliari
the investigation

Personal expenses with his client's money: the suspect is a former councilor of Teulada.

Giacomo Piras is accused of stealing over €35,000 from an elderly man for whom he was acting as a support administrator.
La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni al Senato della Repubblica durante il premier Time. Roma 13 maggio 2026. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI
La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni al Senato della Repubblica durante il premier Time. Roma 13 maggio 2026. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI
to the Senate

Meloni: "Geopolitical tensions are impacting growth. The nuclear power enabling law will be passed by summer."

Brawl erupts during Question Time at Palazzo Madama. The opposition attacks the government. Renzi: "You sound like the Addams Family."
La base attaccata (Unifil)
La base attaccata (Unifil)
the attack

Lebanon: Drone explodes at a UNIFIL base with Italian soldiers

Fear in Naqoura. Damage, but no injuries. Hezbollah's unmanned aerial vehicles were also deployed in previous days. Analysts: "Concrete risks."
La principessa Kate con Marco Massari, sindaco di Reggio Emilia (Ansa)
La principessa Kate con Marco Massari, sindaco di Reggio Emilia (Ansa)
the visit

Kate in Reggio Emilia: it's her first trip abroad after her illness.

The Princess of Wales visits Italy to learn about the educational philosophy of pedagogue Loris Malaguzzi.
Un frame dalla puntata di ieri della trasmissione di Rai3 Chi l'ha visto? con Andrea Sempio, il trentasettenne indagato nella nuova inchiesta sull'omicidio di Chiara Poggi, 23 ottobre 2025 ANSA / Rai3 - Chi l'ha visto? ++HO - NO SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY++ NO ARCHIVE +++ NPK +++
Un frame dalla puntata di ieri della trasmissione di Rai3 Chi l'ha visto? con Andrea Sempio, il trentasettenne indagato nella nuova inchiesta sull'omicidio di Chiara Poggi, 23 ottobre 2025 ANSA / Rai3 - Chi l'ha visto? ++HO - NO SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY++ NO ARCHIVE +++ NPK +++
Garlasco

According to the prosecutors, there are 21 elements that incriminate Sempio: the fingerprint, the DNA, the lies, the false alibi, the soliloquies in the car.

The investigators' list also includes phone calls to Poggi's home and alleged corruption in the first investigation against him.
Il posto di comando avanzato per le ricerche della famiglia scomparsa da Piacenza lo scorso 20 aprile
Il posto di comando avanzato per le ricerche della famiglia scomparsa da Piacenza lo scorso 20 aprile
the story

Missing woman and children found in Friuli

The Piacenza prosecutor: "They were in suitable accommodation and are in good health."
Pioggia sull'edizione 2023 della Cavalcata Sarda
Pioggia sull'edizione 2023 della Cavalcata Sarda
Sassari

Bad weather disrupts the Cavalcata Sarda: some events cancelled, others postponed

Here are the details of the events that are being cancelled and those that are being postponed.
Cecilia Randall (foto concessa)
Cecilia Randall (foto concessa)
Readings Under 18

What is the power of the fox?

Cecilia Randall and Kitsune, a fantasy inspired by Japanese mythology
Un render del progetto "Lebonski Park"
Un render del progetto "Lebonski Park"
major events

Lebonski Park in Arzachena: site inspections began yesterday, with the inauguration scheduled for July 25th.

Salmo himself will be taking the stage for his first major concert-show in Sardinia after the recent successes of his tours in Europe and the United States.
the project

When fire heals: a documentary in Oristano that tells the story of Barbagia's folk medicine.

Ignazio Figus's film documents an entire healing process through the testimonies of patients who have undergone the treatments of an elderly healer
epa12951601 Sal Da Vinci of Italy performs during the first semi-final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Vienna, Austria, 12 May 2026. The second semi-final of the ESC 2026 is scheduled for 14 May. The grand final will take place on 16 May. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE
epa12951601 Sal Da Vinci of Italy performs during the first semi-final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Vienna, Austria, 12 May 2026. The second semi-final of the ESC 2026 is scheduled for 14 May. The grand final will take place on 16 May. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE
the contest

Eurovision, the first semifinal: Sal Da Vinci and the Italian wedding, chants against Israel (which advances to the final)

The Sanremo winner and his wedding amid lemon trees and gigantic chandeliers. Nothing doing for San Marino.
Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in action during his men's singles match against Casper Ruud of Norway (not pictured) at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Italy, 12 May 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI
Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in action during his men's singles match against Casper Ruud of Norway (not pictured) at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Italy, 12 May 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI
tennis

Musetti's curse: yet another injury has forced him to withdraw from Roland Garros.

Tests following yesterday's defeat against Ruud revealed a lesion in the rectus femoris. The Carrara native drops out of the top ten and will slip further in the rankings after Paris.
Tifosi all’Unipol Domus per una partita del Cagliari (foto Spignesi)
Tifosi all’Unipol Domus per una partita del Cagliari (foto Spignesi)
series a

Cagliari-Turin: Tickets go on general sale Wednesday.

Information ahead of the final home game of the season and the away section for the match against AC Milan
Yerry Mina, difensore del Cagliari (foto Fabio Murru)
Yerry Mina, difensore del Cagliari (foto Fabio Murru)
series a

Cagliari: Mina's full return to the squad postponed again

The defender, who was injured before the match against Udinese, has been working on the gym and the pitch.
Jannik Sinner of Italy in action during his men's singles match against Andrea Pellegrino of Italy (not pictured) at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Italy, 12 May 2026. ANSA/FABIO FRUSTACI
Jannik Sinner of Italy in action during his men's singles match against Andrea Pellegrino of Italy (not pictured) at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Italy, 12 May 2026. ANSA/FABIO FRUSTACI
tennis

Rome, Sinner wins the derby against Pellegrino and advances to the quarterfinals. Darderi makes a splash, defeating Zverev by saving four match points.

The world number one won 6-2, 6-3: 31 consecutive victories in the 1000m, matching Djokovic's record. Musetti fared poorly, soundly defeated by Ruud.
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