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Orani Murder: Tonino Pireddu Killed with a Shot to the Back

The Carabinieri investigation team is searching for clues along Corso Italia, delving into the victim's past. All Carnival celebrations have been canceled.
Il luogo del delitto di Orani, nel riquadro Tonino Pireddu (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Il luogo del delitto di Orani, nel riquadro Tonino Pireddu (foto L'Unione Sarda)
epa12756666 (FILE) - Then Britain's Prince Andrew departs Westminster Cathedral in London, Britain, 16 September 2025, after the funeral of Britain's Katharine, Duchess of Kent. (re-issued 19 February 2026) According to the BBC, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, former titled Prince Andrew, was arrested on 19 February on suspicion of misconduct in public office. EPA/NEIL HALL
epa12756666 (FILE) - Then Britain's Prince Andrew departs Westminster Cathedral in London, Britain, 16 September 2025, after the funeral of Britain's Katharine, Duchess of Kent. (re-issued 19 February 2026) According to the BBC, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, former titled Prince Andrew, was arrested on 19 February on suspicion of misconduct in public office. EPA/NEIL HALL
United Kingdom

Epstein scandal: Former Prince Andrew arrested. King Charles: "Justice must take its course."

Elizabeth II's son and brother of the current sovereign is accused of sharing confidential information with the suicidal fixer
Ris al lavoro in via Sivilleri, a Villasor (foto Luigi Almiento)
Ris al lavoro in via Sivilleri, a Villasor (foto Luigi Almiento)
the investigations

Villasor: Ninety-six-year-old woman found dead at home; autopsy postponed.

Forensic examination of Antonietta Piras' body postponed: Demontis in Orani for the murder of Tonino Pireddu
the international study

Extreme rainfall and severe weather: Sardinia's number of events has quintupled in 35 years.

Short but very violent thunderstorms are increasing, capable of putting pressure on waterways, slopes and drainage networks
L'area del serbatoio di Serra Lurdagu (foto Murru)
L'area del serbatoio di Serra Lurdagu (foto Murru)
the alarm

Huge sinkhole beneath the Serra Lurdagu reservoir: fears in Carbonia

The Lotto B district was at risk of being overwhelmed by 1,500 cubic meters of water. The warehouse has been emptied.
La faglia (Foto concessa)
La faglia (Foto concessa)
the alarm

Cabras, the road leading to the ancient ruins of Tharros is at risk of collapsing.

The crack in the upper ridge of the marina is widening. The incessant rain and storm surges are frightening.
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco a Carbonia
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco a Carbonia
the flames

A fire breaks out in the garage of Carbonia, and the flames reach a house: firefighters are at work.

The intervention lasted for several hours, investigations are underway to establish the causes of the fire
Antonella Zedda, vicepresidente del gruppo di Fratelli d'Italia al Senato
Antonella Zedda, vicepresidente del gruppo di Fratelli d'Italia al Senato
Industry

Antonella Zedda (FdI): "Where was the CGIL on the RWM issue?"

The senator is controversial about the Sulcis dispute and the Dmusnovas case.
the intervention

Padru, a hiker in difficulty saved by firefighters

The woman had gotten stuck in a difficult area while taking a walk
stalking

Quartu, stalking and robbery: a 41-year-old man is prohibited from approaching the premises.

First the heated argument, then the fight and finally the escape on the victim's electric scooter.
the case

Noragugume nursing home management changes, and fees increase by 30%.

Inconveniences and controversies for guests and family members
Sassari, Polizia locale (foto Floris)
Sassari, Polizia locale (foto Floris)
the norm

Sassari, ban abandoned cars: new legislation speeds up removals

In 2025, 80 vehicles were recorded as having been left on city streets
Carabinieri
Carabinieri
The investigations

Fonni: Man pays three thousand euros for missing car; two reported

The two people in whose name the cards and telephone numbers used in the scam were registered have been identified by the Carabinieri.
the case

Killed activist, Macron to Meloni: "Don't comment on French affairs." Palazzo Chigi: "Surprise."

The prime minister had commented on social media on the murder of Quentin Deranque, the French president: "Everyone should stay home and the sheep will be well looked after."
Patrizia, la mamma del piccolo Domenico, il bimbo ricoverato in gravissime condizioni dopo il trapianto di un cuore danneggiato all'ospedale Monaldi di Napoli, 18 febbraio 2026. ANSA
Patrizia, la mamma del piccolo Domenico, il bimbo ricoverato in gravissime condizioni dopo il trapianto di un cuore danneggiato all'ospedale Monaldi di Napoli, 18 febbraio 2026. ANSA
Naples

Transplant baby, number of suspects expected to rise: ice supply under scrutiny

Doctors from South Tyrol could also end up in the register
Paolo Petrecca (ANSA/FABIO CIMAGLIA)
Paolo Petrecca (ANSA/FABIO CIMAGLIA)
the case

Commentary disaster: Rai Sport director Petrecca resigns. On social media, he wrote: "One of you will betray me."

The journalist will leave his post at the end of the Milan-Cortina Olympics. Marco Lollobrigida will assume transitional responsibility.
(Ansa)
(Ansa)
the sentence

SeaWatch: Italy forced to compensate the NGO €76,000. Meloni's anger: "Speechless."

Deputy Prime Minister Salvini: "Incredible, a reward for overcoming a government ban."
Metteva pietre sui binari, un arrestato nel Bolognese (Ansa)
Metteva pietre sui binari, un arrestato nel Bolognese (Ansa)
in the Bologna area

A 20-year-old man was arrested for placing dozens of rocks on the tracks.

The impact forced a train to stop. After the accident, the young man attempted a second sabotage attempt, but was stopped by the Carabinieri.
Dj Sputo (foto ufficio stampa)
Dj Sputo (foto ufficio stampa)
cinema

"Far from the Center": the new documentary by director Roberto Pili

A powerful, intimate and musical journey into the life of Richard Di Via, Sardinian by adoption, aka DJ Sputo.
research

A gene that protects against malaria has been discovered in Sardinian people.

Identified by an Italian study published in Nature: the gene "kills" the parasite responsible for the disease
Necropoli Tuvixeddu (Archivio L'Unione Sarda - Ungari)
Necropoli Tuvixeddu (Archivio L'Unione Sarda - Ungari)
Cagliari

Guided tours of the Tuvixeddu necropolis resume.

Saturday morning's excursion to the burial complex, also touching Villa Mulas Mameli
Una veduta di Pozzomaggiore (foto ufficio stampa)
Una veduta di Pozzomaggiore (foto ufficio stampa)
L'Unione Sarda English

Promoting the Sardinian language in Meilogu: the "Limba e Identidade III" project kicks off.

The municipalities of Pozzomaggiore, Bonorva, Cossoine, Mara and Padria are involved.
Julia Boros e coach paolo Citrini (foto G. Marras)
Julia Boros e coach paolo Citrini (foto G. Marras)
the match

Women's basketball: Dinamo Women takes to the Geas court.

American Bramos: "We still have two games, we want the playoffs."
Yael Trepy esulta per il gol in Cremonese-Cagliari (foto Valerio Spano)
Yael Trepy esulta per il gol in Cremonese-Cagliari (foto Valerio Spano)
series a

Cagliari secures Trepy's contract: the striker has signed a contract renewal.

On his professional debut, last January 9th, he scored the equaliser against Cremonese in a relegation clash
L'arbitro Antonio Rapuano (foto Ansa)
L'arbitro Antonio Rapuano (foto Ansa)
series a

Cagliari-Lazio, Rapuano the referee: he reunites with the Rossoblù after nearly two years.

The selections for Saturday night's match at Unipol Domus and for the rest of the twenty-sixth matchday
Pullen con la maglia numero 0 della Dinamo (foto G. Marras)
Pullen con la maglia numero 0 della Dinamo (foto G. Marras)
Basketball

Former Dynamo player Jacob Pullen has signed in Türkiye

Not even three days after the divorce, the arrival in Ankaragucu
In Parlamento
Passeggeri all'aeroporto di Cagliari - Elmas
Passeggeri all'aeroporto di Cagliari - Elmas

Airline continuity, Councilor Manca: "It's a tool for the right to mobility, not for the tourism market."

Regarding the possibility of introducing a maximum price cap for the free market, he clarified: "The EU has not accepted the idea."
Insularità
Un momento della cerimonia (foto carabinieri)
Un momento della cerimonia (foto carabinieri)

Ranks awarded to four Carabinieri officers: the ceremony took place in Cagliari.

A simple yet meaningful moment at the Command headquarters in Via Sonnino