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Chiara Poggi, the Cagliari RIS investigation into the weapon that killed her: "Washed or hidden in a backpack."

Carabinieri from the Sardinian capital's forensic unit are also working to shed light on the Garlasco crime. "No traces of blood were found outside the house; the killer either cleaned it or covered it up."
Nella combo, da sinistra, Andrea Sempio, Chiara Poggi e Alberto Stasi, 8 maggio 2026. ANSA/CNL
Nella combo, da sinistra, Andrea Sempio, Chiara Poggi e Alberto Stasi, 8 maggio 2026. ANSA/CNL
Elisoccorso all'ospedale Brotzu di Cagliari
Elisoccorso all'ospedale Brotzu di Cagliari
At the hippodrome

Maracalagonis: A girl falls from her horse. She is airlifted to Brotzu Hospital.

The accident occurred during a sporting event at the hippodrome
Il carcere di Bancali (Archivio)
Il carcere di Bancali (Archivio)
Sassari

Officers attacked and serious disturbances erupt. Situation spirals out of control at Bancali prison.

The USPP union reports: "Inmates claiming to be 'masters of the prison' threw gas canisters at officers, also threatening and spitting at them."
The forecasts

Weather: Sardinia is experiencing sunshine and rain, then temperatures drop.

The week opens with good weather and some clouds
Cagliari-Elmas (Foto Anedda Endrich)
Cagliari-Elmas (Foto Anedda Endrich)
transportation

Cagliari-Elmas Airport: A four-hour strike has been called, putting flights at risk on Monday.

Protests also took place at other Italian airports. Sogaer, Enav, and Easyjet staff are protesting.
the controls

Drugs, cash, and an aluminum baseball bat: 36-year-old arrested in Muravera

The Carabinieri had been monitoring the man's habits and movements for several days, and found hashish and cocaine.
La cerimonia (Foto concessa)
La cerimonia (Foto concessa)
the story

Brother Davide, 29, becomes a priest "in the footsteps of Saint Ignatius of Laconi"

The solemn ceremony was officiated by Archbishop Monsignor Roberto Carboni
Il serbatoio (Foto concessa)
Il serbatoio (Foto concessa)
the inconveniences

Cabras without water, after the failure, an inspection of the Feurreddu reservoir construction site.

The president of the board of directors of Abbanoa Giuseppe Sardu will be present
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco (foto Daga)
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco (foto Daga)
Cagliari Street

Quartu: Flames erupt in a painter's studio, black smoke engulfing the street and balconies.

No injuries, the fire was fueled by a wooden cabinet that was in a room
Green light

Quartucciu, work on the linear park has started

The park will consist of spaces for socializing, relaxation and outdoor sports.
Il salvataggio (foto vigili del fuoco)
Il salvataggio (foto vigili del fuoco)
the alarm

Two donkeys fall off a cliff in Tonara: rescued by firefighters

The accident occurred this morning in the "Toneri" area. The recovery operations by the Sorgono detachment team were complex.
the alarm

Quartu, fire in an art shop: firefighters intervene

The fire affected a shop between Via Cagliari and Via Brigata Sassari. An electrical fault was the probable cause.
Incidente a Li Punti
Incidente a Li Punti
The accident

Two cars collide head-on in Sassari, leaving injuries

It happened in the hamlet of Li Punti
La tac della donna che ha denunciato la dimenticanza della forbice durante l'intervento alla Polizia di Stato (STRINGER/ANSA)
La tac della donna che ha denunciato la dimenticanza della forbice durante l'intervento alla Polizia di Stato (STRINGER/ANSA)
the operation

Naples: Forceps left in a woman's abdomen removed after surgery

The daughter: "We're breathing again. It's a miracle that Mom is still here."
Catherine Birmingham e Nathan Trevallion (ANSA/ANTONELLA SALVATORE)
Catherine Birmingham e Nathan Trevallion (ANSA/ANTONELLA SALVATORE)
palmoli

Mother's Day, Catherine's letter: "Today is not a happy day."

The pain of the "forest mother": "No child should be torn from their home and family."
United States

Cuba in Trump's sights: Military aircraft increase reconnaissance around the island

CNN: At least 25 overflights since February 4, as happened before the operations in Venezuela and Iran
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the conflict

Netanyahu: "The war against Iran isn't over; there's still uranium to be taken away."

Israeli Prime Minister to CBS: "Before ending hostilities, we must dismantle Tehran's enrichment sites."
Il ministro Alessandro Giuli in un incontro in prefettura a Napoli dove ha annunciato che il Mic acquisirà i locali dello storico teatro Sannazaro di Napoli, distrutti da un incendio il mese scorso , 11 marzo 2026. ANSA/ CIRO FUSCO
Il ministro Alessandro Giuli in un incontro in prefettura a Napoli dove ha annunciato che il Mic acquisirà i locali dello storico teatro Sannazaro di Napoli, distrutti da un incendio il mese scorso , 11 marzo 2026. ANSA/ CIRO FUSCO
the earthquake

Giuli fires the Ministry of Culture's executives

Il Corriere: "Revocation decrees for Emanuele Merlino and Elena Proietti, head of the secretariat." The lack of funding for the documentary on Regeni weighs heavily.
L'illustratrice bolognese Cristina Cati (foto Ansa)
L'illustratrice bolognese Cristina Cati (foto Ansa)
the case

"They Stole My Drawing," Bolognese Illustrator Wins Case Against Ikea

The artist behind the "Tortellino con ingredienti" will be compensated by the Swedish giant.
the event

May of Books: Meetings and initiatives also in Quartu

A busy calendar of initiatives dedicated to promoting reading
Fabian Johanns Egger (foto ufficio stampa)
Fabian Johanns Egger (foto ufficio stampa)
music

In Sassari, the flute prodigy Fabian Johannes Egger

A prestigious event for the "Spring Concerts"
Santa Vitalia
Santa Vitalia
the calendar

Santa Vittoria animates Seuni: concerts, processions, and folklore in Trexenta

From May 15th to 18th the town will come alive with a rich program of events
José Hernandez e Chiara Ferragni (foto Instagram)
José Hernandez e Chiara Ferragni (foto Instagram)
on Instagram

Chiara Ferragni's first social media photo with her new love

Colombian manager José Hernandez also celebrates the entrepreneur's 39th birthday
Desure Buie (foto G. Marras)
Desure Buie (foto G. Marras)
basketball

Relegated Dinamo also loses against Brescia: the match ends 92-71

Eighth consecutive defeat for the Sassari team, deprived of Thomas, Marshall, Macon, Visconti and Ceron
L’Olbia si prepara a battere una punizione contro l’Ischia (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
L’Olbia si prepara a battere una punizione contro l’Ischia (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
Soccer

Olbia, goodbye to Serie D: relegation to Eccellenza arrives

Taking the lead in Ischia with Putzu, the whites came close to achieving the feat but ultimately lost the playout, suffering their second relegation in three years
Jamie Vardy (Cremonese) celebrates with his team mate Federico Bonazzzoli during the italian soccer Serie A match between Cremonese vs Pisa on may 10, 2026 at the Giovanni Zini stadium in Cremona Italy. ANSA/Alessio Tarpini
Jamie Vardy (Cremonese) celebrates with his team mate Federico Bonazzzoli during the italian soccer Serie A match between Cremonese vs Pisa on may 10, 2026 at the Giovanni Zini stadium in Cremona Italy. ANSA/Alessio Tarpini
soccer

Cremonese wins against Pisa: Cagliari's survival is once again postponed.

With two games to go, with six points still up for grabs, the standings read: rossoblù 37, Lecce 32, griogiorossi 31
Jannik Sinner of Italy in action during his men's singles match against Sebastian Ofner of Austria (not pictured) at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Italy, 09 May 2026. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO
Jannik Sinner of Italy in action during his men's singles match against Sebastian Ofner of Austria (not pictured) at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Italy, 09 May 2026. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO
tennis

Rome, Sinner wins his debut, defeating Ofner in straight sets.

At the Italian Internationals, the Italian defeated the Austrian in straight sets. The match ended 6-3, 6-4.