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Flooding and rain remain under weather alert on the island: firefighters in Quartu are working to clear homes from the water.

Clear skies will appear across much of the region starting tomorrow, but it will only be a respite: unstable weather is expected over the weekend.
Intervento dei vigili del fuoco a Quartu, il parcheggio Cuore allagato vicino all'Unipol Domus, sotto una strada a Iglesias
Intervento dei vigili del fuoco a Quartu, il parcheggio Cuore allagato vicino all'Unipol Domus, sotto una strada a Iglesias
ALESDIMARCO
ALESDIMARCO
the clashes

Guerrilla fighting over Askatasuna in Turin leaves more than 100 officers injured, with one officer kicked in the head and hit with a hammer.

Piantedosi: "The antagonists are a danger to democracy." Solidarity from Mattarella and Schlein, Meloni's anger
the fire

Sassari, a house fire engulfs the building, leaving two people hospitalized.

The building was evacuated until the fire was extinguished and cleared.
Il frame del video dell'aggressione al poliziotto, postato dal ministro Matteo Salvini
Il frame del video dell'aggressione al poliziotto, postato dal ministro Matteo Salvini
high voltage

Clashes erupt at the Askatasuna march in Turin. An officer was attacked with kicks, punches, and hammer blows.

Molotov cocktails were fired at police, who responded with water cannons and tear gas. Meloni: "This is just violence, not dissent." Mattarella called Piantedosi.
The comparison

Referendum on Justice: The Debate During the Inauguration of the Judicial Year

Those in favor and those against the Reform and the different positions on the "Yes" and "No" votes
Danni da maltempo (foto Zizi)
Danni da maltempo (foto Zizi)
The bad weather

Cyclone Harry: All of Parteolla declares a state of natural disaster.

Rural roads were particularly affected due to the flooding of some streams.
the theft

Serramanna, 49-year-old caught at school at night while attempting to steal: in trouble

The man, originally from Decimomannu, was arrested in flagrante delicto.
Quartu, centro storico (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Quartu, centro storico (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
The controls

Quartu Sant'Elena, cocaine on the streets of the city center: dealer arrested

A 64-year-old local man, unemployed and already known to the police, was stopped by the Carabinieri.
waterfall

Burcei, rains fill the Corongiu reservoirs

Sigh of relief after two years of hardship
The accident

Quartu, car collision: two children hospitalized

Another 3-year-old injured in an accident in Perdaxius
the fire

Olbia, house fire: the attack was malicious.

Alarm raised on Via Piccinni. Firefighters were on scene. There were concerns, but no injuries.
Bad weather

Cagliari and its hinterland: dozens of firefighters respond to incidents.

Among the most affected municipalities is Quartu, where numerous problems related to heavy rainfall have been concentrated
the tragedy

Crans-Montana death toll rises to 41: 18-year-old Swiss man dies

The announcement by Beatrice Pilloud, prosecutor of the Canton of Valais who is coordinating the investigation
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
In the Neapolitan area

4-year-old girl dies, foster parents arrested: charges of aggravated homicide

His death in 2024 was initially thought to be a fall down the stairs, but the investigation revealed burns, bedsores, a fracture and a serious lung condition, all consequences of malnutrition and abandonment.
L'area colpita dalla frana a Niscemi, Caltanissetta, che ha causato l'evacuazione di centinaia di famiglie e danni ingenti al patrimonio edilizio, Niscemi, 28 gennaio 2026. ANSA/ORIETTA SCARDINO
L'area colpita dalla frana a Niscemi, Caltanissetta, che ha causato l'evacuazione di centinaia di famiglie e danni ingenti al patrimonio edilizio, Niscemi, 28 gennaio 2026. ANSA/ORIETTA SCARDINO
Sicily

The owner of the collapsed house in Niscemi: "I designed it; it wasn't illegal. I lost everything."

Architect Roberto Palumbo speaks: "A disaster waiting to happen. I built it in 1974 with a regular building permit."
epa12668384 Jessica Moretti (L), French owner of the bar in Crans-Montana, where the deadly fire happened on New Year's Day, leaves the Valais public prosecutor's office in Sion, Switzerland, 21 January 2026. At least 40 people were killed and over 100 injured after a fire devastated 'Le Constellation' bar during New Year's Eve celebrations in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana. EPA/JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT
epa12668384 Jessica Moretti (L), French owner of the bar in Crans-Montana, where the deadly fire happened on New Year's Day, leaves the Valais public prosecutor's office in Sion, Switzerland, 21 January 2026. At least 40 people were killed and over 100 injured after a fire devastated 'Le Constellation' bar during New Year's Eve celebrations in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana. EPA/JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT
Swiss

Crans-Montana, a man awakens from a coma and accuses Jessica Moretti: "We almost died, and she was crying in the bar."

"He was right there and he wasn't helping us": the story told to Belgian TV by Roze, 18, hospitalized in the burns unit of the university clinic in Liège
Il bimbo di cinque anni arrestato dagli agenti dell'immigrazione alla periferia di Minneapolis (Columbia Heights Public Schools via Ansa)
Il bimbo di cinque anni arrestato dagli agenti dell'immigrazione alla periferia di Minneapolis (Columbia Heights Public Schools via Ansa)
the story

USA: Child arrested by ICE outside kindergarten to be released

A federal judge has ordered the release of the boy and his father, who were taken to a migrant center after being arrested in Minneapolis.
Emilio Jona (foto concessa)
Emilio Jona (foto concessa)
Dialogue with the writers

The silent courage of four women

In Emilio Jona's book, a hymn to gentle heroism
Su Crucifissu Mannu (foto Pala)
Su Crucifissu Mannu (foto Pala)
Porto Torres

Su Crucifissu Mannu, archaeological excavation and educational laboratory

Museum educators and tour guides are finalizing preparations and preparing educational materials to accompany participants on a unique experience.
the recognition

“Jeff” Onorato appointed Commander of the Italian Republic

The water ski instructor will receive his investiture on March 3rd at the Quirinale Palace from President Sergio Mattarella.
Catherine O’Hara in "Mamma, ho perso l'aereo"
Catherine O’Hara in "Mamma, ho perso l'aereo"
cinema

Farewell to Catherine O'Hara, star of "Home Alone"

He was 71 years old. He had recently won an Emmy for the comedy series "Schitt's Creek."
Carlo Conti (Ansa)
Carlo Conti (Ansa)
the festival

Sanremo, Carlo Conti reveals the duets: the complete list and the chosen songs

Rag Dolls with Cristina D'Avena, Fulminacci with Francesca Fagnani. Also featuring are Morgan, Belen, Grignani, The Kolors, and Stadio.
epa12697158 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates a point during the Men’s Singles final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 01 February 2026. EPA/JAMES ROSS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
epa12697158 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates a point during the Men’s Singles final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 01 February 2026. EPA/JAMES ROSS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
tennis

Alcaraz triumphs at the Australian Open, becoming the youngest player in history to complete a Career Grand Slam.

The Spaniard beat Djokovic in four sets and won the only Slam he'd missed. The Serbian played a perfect first set, then began to feel the effects of his match against Sinner.
La Dinamo non esulta dalla gara contro Brescia (foto G. Marras)
La Dinamo non esulta dalla gara contro Brescia (foto G. Marras)
basketball

Dinamo, Vanoli Cremona, led by former Veronesi, arrives at the PalaSerradimigni.

A clash of opposites in Sassari: the home team, looking for safety points, faces a team that is heading quickly towards the playoffs.
Jannik Sinner agli Australian Open di tennis
Jannik Sinner agli Australian Open di tennis
The comment

Sinner, fall to try again

Defeat against Djokovic at the Australian Open
Fabio Pisacane (Ansa)
Fabio Pisacane (Ansa)
series a

Cagliari: Dates and times for matches against Lecce and Lazio

The League has established the schedule of early and late matches for matchdays 25 and 26.