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ULTIM'ORA

Saharan heat is coming to Sardinia: temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius are expected.

Civil Protection has issued a warning from this afternoon until Sunday evening. A high pressure system from Africa is bringing scorching air to the island.
the crash

After a month of agony, Sergio Orrù dies after a car crash into a ravine in Jerzu.

A 49-year-old farmer, he was found hours later in the accident on May 10th with seven fractured ribs.
the sentence

Child dies in Orosei pool; resort administrator's conviction upheld on appeal

A second verdict in the tragic case of Richard Mulas. He was sentenced to one year in prison for manslaughter. His wife, the owner of the property, was acquitted.
The yellow

Young man near death after beating in Sassari, hunt underway for attackers

A 36-year-old man was admitted to intensive care and is in a coma. Police are investigating.
Saint Pantaleo

A dawn accident on the road to Portisco left four injured, and air ambulance responded.

A violent collision between a car and a van occurred. Firefighters arrived on the scene to extricate the driver and passengers from the vehicle.
Tribunale di Sassari (foto concessa)
Tribunale di Sassari (foto concessa)
The sentence

Man sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexually assaulting his partner's child

The incident occurred in a municipality in the Sassari area: the man allegedly repeatedly abused the child, who was not even ten years old, from 2016 until 2020.
Carabinieri

Oschiri, arrested for threatening his former employer and destroying his car.

The investigations revealed previous incidents against the entrepreneur, which had already been reported in the past.
Andrea Biancareddu
Andrea Biancareddu
Second round

Runoff election in Tempio, Biancareddu: "My list has no agreement with Gianni Addis."

These are hours of meetings (even behind the scenes) and declarations of vote
Uno scorcio di Nora
Uno scorcio di Nora
Chaff

Nora, new routes in the archaeological park: the western side of the Phoenician-Punic necropolis opens

Until now, the area has remained closed to visitors. It will soon be open to visitors.
Via Abruzzi
Via Abruzzi
Cagliari

Is Mirrionis, an underground basin to combat flooding

Over 3 million euro investment to improve the safety of the area
elections

Mayor Viti sworn in for Sant'Antonio di Gallura

The council has been approved. Among the administration's priorities is restoring public water to the town.
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epaselect epa13044884 US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Geneva Airport in Geneva, Switzerland, following the G7 summit in nearby Evian, 17 June 2026. The 52nd G7 Summit took place in Evian-les-Bains, France from 15 to 17 June 2026. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI / POOL
the war

A $300 Billion Private Fund: Iran's Reconstruction Ploy

Investments from companies based in the US and the Gulf, but also in Asia
The decision

Goodbye old identity card, or rather no: the Government has backtracked, it will also be valid after August 3rd.

The Council of Ministers has extended the deadline with a legislative decree
I genitori di Andrea Sempio (foto Ansa)
I genitori di Andrea Sempio (foto Ansa)
Pavia

Andrea Sempio's mother hospitalized after drug overdose

The lawyer of the son under investigation in the Garlasco investigation made a televised statement: "We don't know whether they were hired voluntarily or not."
20080621 - ROMA - RUINI: MIO TESTAMENTO, COMBATTETE SFIDE ALLA FEDE - Una immagine d'archivio (febbraio 2006 ) del cardinale vicario Camillo Ruini. Ruini , nel dare oggi il suo addio alla diocesi di Roma dopo esserne stato per oltre 17 anni e mezzo alla guida, ha voluto lasciare un suo ''piccolo testamento'': quello di combattere la grande sfida del ''regno del peccato'' ''che minaccia la fede cristiana nel comportamento e nel pensiero''. ANSA /ARCHIVIO / Danilo Schiavella / ji
20080621 - ROMA - RUINI: MIO TESTAMENTO, COMBATTETE SFIDE ALLA FEDE - Una immagine d'archivio (febbraio 2006 ) del cardinale vicario Camillo Ruini. Ruini , nel dare oggi il suo addio alla diocesi di Roma dopo esserne stato per oltre 17 anni e mezzo alla guida, ha voluto lasciare un suo ''piccolo testamento'': quello di combattere la grande sfida del ''regno del peccato'' ''che minaccia la fede cristiana nel comportamento e nel pensiero''. ANSA /ARCHIVIO / Danilo Schiavella / ji
the last farewell

Ruini's funeral in St. Peter's: the service will be celebrated by Pope Leo

The farewell to the Emilian cardinal who died at the age of 95 was said on Thursday afternoon.
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epaselect epa13038369 An Iranian shows a victory sign as he drives past a billboard of the late Iranian supreme leaders Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on a street in Tehran, Iran, 15 June 2026. US President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform that a deal with Iran has been reached and is set to be signed on 19 June in Switzerland. 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 memorandum

Nuclear, Hormuz, Lebanon, and sanctions: The text of the US-Iran agreement has been revealed.

Bloomberg publishes the main points of the agreement between Washington and Tehran to end the war
Un momento dell'esame
Un momento dell'esame
School

Assemini, at the third year middle school exam in traditional dress

The choice of the very young Maria Emma Zuddas. The principal: "Promoting Sardinian traditions and identity is a cornerstone of our school's curriculum."
Giuseppe Serri - foto autore - crediti Premio Emilio Lussu
Giuseppe Serri - foto autore - crediti Premio Emilio Lussu
the festival

Emilio Lussu Award: A tribute to Giuseppe Serri in Cagliari on Thursday

A new preview of the literary festival, which is approaching its twelfth edition.
Mario Lavezzi - foto artista - crediti Sardegna Concerti
Mario Lavezzi - foto artista - crediti Sardegna Concerti
theater

Mario Lavezzi at the Massimo Theater in Cagliari with "And the Music Knocked"

The concert on Friday with a leading ensemble, preceded by the masterclass of Accademia del Pop the day before
Carlo Cracco ai fornelli (Foto concessa)
Carlo Cracco ai fornelli (Foto concessa)
the event

Cabras, Carlo Cracco celebrates Karmis with a risotto creamed with mascarpone.

A dish enriched with confit tomato, lemon and mullet bottarga
Ettore Roesler Franz - Il ghetto di Roma nell'800
Ettore Roesler Franz - Il ghetto di Roma nell'800
To learn more

The Roman Ghetto: An Italian Story

Historian Serena Di Nepi reconstructs the events of the Roman Jewish community
Pietro Accardi, nuovo direttore sportivo del Cagliari (foto Valerio Spano)
Pietro Accardi, nuovo direttore sportivo del Cagliari (foto Valerio Spano)
Transfer market

Cagliari, here's the first signing: done for the young Akarikari

He arrives from Everton, the deal is closed and the medical examinations are complete.
Marco Palestra in Italia-Irlanda del Nord (foto Ansa)
Marco Palestra in Italia-Irlanda del Nord (foto Ansa)
national

Nations League: Italy's new team will debut in Rome against Belgium.

The debut match for the coach will be in September and will be announced after the election of the FIGC president.
Yerry Mina con la Colombia in ritiro prima dei Mondiali (foto Ansa)
Yerry Mina con la Colombia in ritiro prima dei Mondiali (foto Ansa)
In Mexico City

Mina is Cagliari's only player at the World Cup: he made his debut against Colombia tonight.

They will face Uzbekistan, led by Italian coach Cannavaro, but are likely to start from the bench.
assemini

Matteo Sanna is the king of Sardinian billiards: historic double

The champion from Decimomannu is crowned Regional Absolute Champion and Regional Excellence Champion