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ULTIM'ORA

The autopsy on Mauro Zuncheddu, who died in Tempio Pausania hospital, revealed a pulmonary embolism, requiring further investigation.

The cause of death has been confirmed, but further investigations will be carried out to determine any criminal liability.
La fiaccolata per Mauro Zuncheddu (nel cerchio)
La fiaccolata per Mauro Zuncheddu (nel cerchio)
Un intervento dell'elisoccorso (L'Unione Sarda)
Un intervento dell'elisoccorso (L'Unione Sarda)
the accident

Oschiri, car and motorcycle crash into a ravine, two injured

The motorcyclist was transported by helicopter to Sassari
I medici che hanno eseguito l'operazione
I medici che hanno eseguito l'operazione
Healthcare

Twelve years of pain mistaken for anxiety, then life-saving surgery at Brotzu Hospital: a giant coronary fistula closed.

Surgery following the discovery of a rare disease performed with an innovative minimally invasive technique
Operatori della Croce Rossa in centro a Cagliari
Operatori della Croce Rossa in centro a Cagliari
the decision

Cagliari, not just repression: a "social" camper van fighting urban decay in the city center.

Experimental project launched by the City Council: field assistance with the collaboration of the Red Cross and local police
L’imbarco su un traghetto nel porto di Arbatax (Archivio)
L’imbarco su un traghetto nel porto di Arbatax (Archivio)
the emergency

Maritime transport: race for continuity begins, with ticket prices at risk.

Skyrocketing fuel prices and international tensions are putting pressure on connections to the island. Compensation is also a key issue.
Terralba. Esplosione abitazione. 17. 05.2026 foto Alessandra chergia
Terralba. Esplosione abitazione. 17. 05.2026 foto Alessandra chergia
the wounded man

Terralba, explosion in a villa: the 38-year-old's condition remains stable.

Investigations are underway into the causes of the explosion.
Carabinieri
Carabinieri
Carabinieri

He attacked his father with kicks and punches, while he wielded a kitchen knife: young man arrested in Muros

The argument quickly escalated: the elderly man suffered a head injury. Both men are expected to be in hospital for a few days.
Il tribunale di Sassari
Il tribunale di Sassari
police

Sassari: Ex-wife assaulted and threatened: house arrest with electronic bracelet

He allegedly stalked the woman to force her to rekindle the relationship
Il blitz della Polizia lo scorso 20 maggio a Sassari
Il blitz della Polizia lo scorso 20 maggio a Sassari
in court

Nigerian Mafia "Supreme Vikings" Clan on Trial: 17 Indictments

According to the prosecution, the organization, active between Sassari and the peninsula, managed the trafficking of heroin and cocaine.
Vigili del fuoco (archivio)
Vigili del fuoco (archivio)
The intervention

Fire in Nurri: Flames from an abandoned building hit a house

Four firefighting teams were on site
Alfredo Cospito
Alfredo Cospito
The statements

Anarchists on trial in Bologna, Alfredo Cospito speaks out: "Under Article 41 bis, they ban you from existing."

He spoke via video conference from Sassari prison: "I went on hunger strike because there is total censorship here."
Siena

Fencers acquitted of sexual assault charges. The woman who reported it: "I can't believe it."

For the judges, "the fact does not exist." The alleged victim, in tears, said: "I will go all the way to get justice."
La scritta ' Benvenuto in paradiso' lasciata da sconosciuti sull'edificio abbandonato di Pollena Trocchia, nel Napoletano, luogo dove sono state trovate morte due donne, forse due prostitute probabilmente straniere., 18 maggio 2026. ANSA/CIRO FUSCO
La scritta ' Benvenuto in paradiso' lasciata da sconosciuti sull'edificio abbandonato di Pollena Trocchia, nel Napoletano, luogo dove sono state trovate morte due donne, forse due prostitute probabilmente straniere., 18 maggio 2026. ANSA/CIRO FUSCO
Naples

The bodies of two women at a construction site, a 48-year-old confesses: "They were prostitutes. I didn't want to pay them, so I pushed them into the void."

Carabinieri were alerted by a couple who had secluded themselves in the area and saw the man enter the construction site with a woman, and then leave alone.
Carabinieri sul luogo dove sono state trovate morte due donne, forse due prostitute probabilmente straniere, in un cantiere di Pollena Trocchia, nel Napoletano, 18 maggio 2026. ANSA/CIRO FUSCO
Carabinieri sul luogo dove sono state trovate morte due donne, forse due prostitute probabilmente straniere, in un cantiere di Pollena Trocchia, nel Napoletano, 18 maggio 2026. ANSA/CIRO FUSCO
Naples

Women killed at a construction site: A 48-year-old man arrested for double homicide

The man was framed by two witnesses. The victims were two prostitutes killed at different times.
Nella combo, da sinistra Monica Montefalcone, Federico Gualtieri, Giorgia Sommacal, Gianluca Benedetti e Muriel Oddenino, scomparti 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, scomparti 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

The bodies of the four Italians missing in the Maldives have been located: "But more dives are needed to recover them."

The goal is to recover two bodies on Tuesday, and the other two on Wednesday. The dives will last a maximum of three hours, interrupted if obstacles are encountered.
Modena

El Koudri's defense will request a psychiatric evaluation: "He didn't realize what happened; he wants to speak to a priest."

Meanwhile, four emails from 2021 in which he requested a job at the University of Modena are being examined by investigators: "Give me a job, you Christian bastards of shit!"
Riccardo Atzeni (L'Unione Sarda)
Riccardo Atzeni (L'Unione Sarda)
Turin

"I Must Go Into Space" - Riccardo Atzeni's latest creation at the Book Fair

Pirrese, a self-taught illustrator, cartoonist and animator with an extraordinary talent, tells a story of difficult family ties, technology and precarious employment
Angie e Lorenzo Salvetti (foto Instagram - Amici)
Angie e Lorenzo Salvetti (foto Instagram - Amici)
the talent

Friends, Lorenzo Salvetti wins: "A rebirth." Angie finishes fifth and wins the radio award.

The singer of Uta is off the podium but wins the award given by radio networks and listeners
the tribute

Four canvases to tell the story of Oristano: a gift from artist Valentina Murtas.

The canvases reflect the bond with the island, which developed during the years spent away from Sardinia. The delivery took place at Palazzo Campus Colonna.
the concert

Official: Katy Perry at Cala di Volpe: the star will be the star of the Gala Night on August 12th.

After Mariah Carrey and Jennifer Lopez, another star lights up the nights on the Costa Smeralda.
La premiazione
La premiazione
the tournament

Sa murra, in Serri the Perra-Spano pair from Mandas wins

Second place went to Carlo Allegria and Bruno Allegria from Jerzu
Daniele Sorrentino (foto Torres-A. Sanna)
Daniele Sorrentino (foto Torres-A. Sanna)
series c

Torres, Sorrentino decisive in survival: "A well-deserved achievement."

Arrived in January, the striker was decisive in the second half of the season
(Frame del video pubblicato dal Cagliari Calcio)
(Frame del video pubblicato dal Cagliari Calcio)
the video

Cagliari, Mina's celebration goes viral: "Oh, how Yerri dances!"

The images of the defender celebrating after scoring the winning goal against Torino are gaining a lot of likes on social media.
federico ciolli
federico ciolli
the tournament

Beach Soccer Serie A Q8, the 23rd edition kicks off: the first stage will be in Castelsardo.

The Island hosts the Polish championship and the Super Cup final
In Parlamento
Il presidente di Cipro, Nikos Christodoulides (foto Ansa/Epa)
Il presidente di Cipro, Nikos Christodoulides (foto Ansa/Epa)

Mediterranean Pact: A Useful Solution or an Abstract Formula?

The European Union, to date, is still hesitant to express a unified strategic vision
Insularità

Beauty Project: Las Plassas speaks at Montecitorio

The national program aimed at the recovery of forgotten cultural sites remained without financial coverage after the 2022 defunding