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The fire continues to rage in Sardinia: Highway 131 closed due to a fire in the Oristano area, Highway 125 blocked in Olbia.

Numerous helicopter and Canadair operations in Medio Campidano, Morgongiori, and between Marrubiu and Terralba
false alarm

Olbia, water bomb mistaken for real: bomb squad intervenes in church

Moments of fear in the Basilica of San Simplicio, but it was just a glitch in the weather detection system.
the drama

Carbonia, fatal illness: man dies in hotel pool

The victim is a sixty-four-year-old: rescue efforts were useless
the drama

Mari Pintau, the lifeless body of a man found

The coroner was on site, the car was a short distance away: investigations into the dynamics
breaking news

Olbia, bomb threat at the Basilica of San Simplicio

Law enforcement and bomb squad on site
Il Comune di Riola (foto Sara Pinna)
Il Comune di Riola (foto Sara Pinna)
the alarm

Riola's mayor foils the fake policeman's scam: "They tried to scam my mother. Be careful."

Even in the Oristano area, elderly people have been contacted by phone by intruders. The mayors have issued an appeal.
Roberto Sanna
Roberto Sanna
the story

Alghero, disabled after surgery: "Give me a chance to work."

A delicate surgical operation on his head left Roberto Sanna with a disability that prevented him from continuing his work as a bricklayer.
Technology

Artificial intelligence is causing call centers to collapse, putting jobs at risk.

Unions announce two weeks of strike action: "Dozens of jobs will be cut in Sardinia, too."
Silvia Ferrari assieme al marito mentre restituisce la sabbia al mare (foto concessa)
Silvia Ferrari assieme al marito mentre restituisce la sabbia al mare (foto concessa)
goats

Is Arutas, 40 kilos of sand returned after 50 years: "A gesture of respect for the territory."

Taken away from their mother in 1979, tourist Silvia Ferrari returned the treasure today: "A way of apologizing."
Il trolley al gate (frame da video)
Il trolley al gate (frame da video)
the controversy

Paolo Fresu and the "discordant" trolley disputed at the gate: "I almost couldn't play."

The musician recounts his pre-flight ordeal over the size of his carry-on luggage: "I'm not asking for privileges, just respect for the rules and common sense."
The story

From Venezuela to Cagliari for a new life, a student graduates with top honors.

Enrique Alejandro Meléndez Acevedo: "I found a family and felt at home."
the appeal

Mandas, degradation in the city center: "Whoever littered, pick up the mess, or we'll check with cameras."

The mayor also speaks about the countryside, where the phenomenon of waste abandonment continues to represent a problem
nas in action

Selling "Carcinogenic" Cosmetics: Selargius Shopkeeper in Trouble

The man was reported to the judicial authorities after an inspection by the Carabinieri.
Sigfrido Ranucci nello studio televisivo della trasmissione Report, Roma 23 gennaio 2026. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO (RaiTre , Rai3, tv , televisione)
Sigfrido Ranucci nello studio televisivo della trasmissione Report, Roma 23 gennaio 2026. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO (RaiTre , Rai3, tv , televisione)
the post

Ranucci: "Stop reruns of Report? This is suspending the country's memory."

The journalist comments on Instagram on RAI's decision to halt summer programming following the Lavitola case.
(COMBO) Saidi Mohammed il 27enne algerino arrestato a Milano per aver sfregiato una ragazza alla fermata della metro Duomo di Milano il 9 luglio 2026. ANSA + NO SALES - EDITORIAL USE ONLY + NPK
(COMBO) Saidi Mohammed il 27enne algerino arrestato a Milano per aver sfregiato una ragazza alla fermata della metro Duomo di Milano il 9 luglio 2026. ANSA + NO SALES - EDITORIAL USE ONLY + NPK
in court

A man who disfigures a young woman in Milan has been arrested, citing a "clear threat to society."

The 27-year-old Algerian denies the charges, claiming to be the victim of the attack. But the judge finds his version unreliable.
Catania

He argues with his brother and kills him with a cleaver

Murder on the Riposto waterfront. The two had previous disagreements. The attacker was arrested by Carabinieri.
epa13098800 US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the 2026 NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, 08 July 2026. The NATO Summit takes place from 07-08 July. EPA/GEORGI LICOVSKI
epa13098800 US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the 2026 NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, 08 July 2026. The NATO Summit takes place from 07-08 July. EPA/GEORGI LICOVSKI
United States

Trump: "Iran wants to kill me? A thousand missiles are ready to destroy everything."

The US president and rumors of a plot to assassinate him: "The military has already received orders on what to do if it were to happen."
epa13027709 Iranians walk past a large billboard featuring late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on a street in Tehran, Iran, 10 June 2026. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), self-defense strikes were carried out against Iran near the Strait of Hormuz on 09 June in response to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH RESTRICTIONS: NO Access Israel Media/Persian Language TV Stations Outside Iran/Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV. (As mandated by Iran's Directorate General for Foreign Media) --
epa13027709 Iranians walk past a large billboard featuring late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on a street in Tehran, Iran, 10 June 2026. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), self-defense strikes were carried out against Iran near the Strait of Hormuz on 09 June in response to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH RESTRICTIONS: NO Access Israel Media/Persian Language TV Stations Outside Iran/Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV. (As mandated by Iran's Directorate General for Foreign Media) --
the clash

War with Iran, Tehran: "We kept our word to the US on the ceasefire."

Araghchi: "The US Treasury Secretary is violating the Memorandum of Understanding."
Un’immagine di uno dei concerti itineranti di Time in Jazz (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
Un’immagine di uno dei concerti itineranti di Time in Jazz (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
music

Time in Jazz's historic Instagram profile is back online: "No explanation from the platform."

After days of hiatus, the festival's official profile reappears. But distrust of an "opaque and arbitrary system" is spreading among organizers.
Matteo Mancuso - foto Paolo Terlizzi sixhats studio - Favara - Farm Cultural Park - 2023
Matteo Mancuso - foto Paolo Terlizzi sixhats studio - Favara - Farm Cultural Park - 2023
the interview

Eric Johnson in Cagliari, Matteo Mancuso: "Playing with him is a dream."

Alongside the Texan champion, there will also be the Sicilian guitarist and the Cagliari prodigy Gabriele Chiesa: appointment at the MusiCA Arena in Fiera
La targhetta (foto della pagina Facebook "L'Inglese Imbruttito")
La targhetta (foto della pagina Facebook "L'Inglese Imbruttito")
the photo

Maria "hired" but at work: the museum's gaffe

An incorrect translation was noticed by a tourist who shared the photo on the Facebook page "L'Inglese Imbruttito"
Il murale a Torralba (foto concessa)
Il murale a Torralba (foto concessa)
the project

Torralba: The Value of Identity in Zichi's Large Mural

A work destined to last over time, capable of telling through images the memory and the deep bond of traditions
the event

Mandas, where flavor speaks to identity: at the Lawrence Festival, a menu inspired by the region's history.

Even the table will become a narrative tool, capable of intertwining memory, traditions and the valorization of local excellences
La nazionale U20, Trucchetti ha il numero 10 (foto Italbasket)
La nazionale U20, Trucchetti ha il numero 10 (foto Italbasket)
European Under 20 Championships

Italy's debut was a bitter one, as Germany won 85-67.

11 points and 4 assists from Sassari playmaker Stefano Trucchetti are not enough
Zito Luvumbo (Ansa)
Zito Luvumbo (Ansa)
Transfer market

Cagliari bid farewell to Luvumbo, who is on loan to Mallorca.

The Angolan footballer will continue to play in Spain
Milan

Former goalkeeper Francesco Toldo stops a bicycle thief (to applause)

The former Inter Milan player: "I didn't think twice; I unseated him and stopped him."
epa13087903 Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates scoring the 0-1 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Paraguay against France, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 04 July 2026. EPA/WILL OLIVER
epa13087903 Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates scoring the 0-1 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Paraguay against France, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 04 July 2026. EPA/WILL OLIVER
2026 World Cup

France steamrolls, Morocco dominates and defeats with goals from Mbappé and Dembelé: it's the semi-final.

The unstoppable march of the French continues, as they await the winner of Spain-Belgium
In Parlamento
Giacomo Meloni confermato presidente di Confartigianato
Giacomo Meloni confermato presidente di Confartigianato

Giacomo Meloni confirmed as president of Confartigianato Imprese Sardegna

He will serve for another two years. Fabio Mereu has been confirmed as deputy vice president. Here are the sector's figures on the island.
Insularità
Giovanni Paolo D’Incecco Bayard de Volo - Ad Mater Olbia
Giovanni Paolo D’Incecco Bayard de Volo - Ad Mater Olbia

Coldiretti's Health Friend Campaign at Mater Olbia Hospital

The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of choosing a healthy, locally sourced diet.