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ULTIM'ORA

Climate livability: Sardinian cities are taking a hit, as drought and increased "African" heat take their toll.

The 2026 edition of the Il Meteo.it-Corriere study: Sassari loses its top spot and slips to ninth place. Cagliari drops 59 spots. Oristano leads Italian cities for the number of days with temperatures above 34 degrees Celsius.
the accident

Macomer, car overturns on the 131: two seriously injured

The driver lost control near Campeda. A helicopter rescue service was dispatched to the hospital for emergency transport.
countryside in flames

Nurri, hours of "battle" to put out the fire started by lightning

Several farms in the Cugusi area are threatened. A SuperPuma was also flown in to fight the fire.
the tragedy

Dorgali, 27-year-old man dies after being struck by illness on the rocks.

It happened in Cala Cartoe. Friends raised the alarm, worried because they hadn't heard from him for hours.
La droga sequestrata
La droga sequestrata
Fight against drug dealing

Cannabis modified to become a hard drug: 700 kilos seized, one arrest in Sarule

Two farms with thousands of plants discovered
L'ospedale Businco di Cagliari
L'ospedale Businco di Cagliari
The letter

Air conditioning isn't enough; hospitals are too hot: "High risks for patients and workers."

After the case reported at Businco, those of Brotzu and Microcitemico are added
Fabio Malu e il difensore Giampaolo Murrighile
Fabio Malu e il difensore Giampaolo Murrighile
Luras

Unida Murder: Fabio Malu's Defense: "He Didn't Mean to Kill"

The public prosecutor's reconstruction is contested
The event

Cagliari prepares to host Sardinia Pride

This year's edition will be dedicated to activist Anna Corona
after the vote

Tempio, the most voted candidate joins the opposition. Anna Paola Aisoni remains vice president of the Gallura Province.

He won the race with the other elected councilors but his place will be on the minority benches because he supported Gianni Addis
Le conseguenze della deflagrazione nell'impianto sportivo di Codrongianos (foto concessa)
Le conseguenze della deflagrazione nell'impianto sportivo di Codrongianos (foto concessa)
the investigations

Attack at the Codrongianos sports center: "I never received any threats."

Mayor Budroni after the explosion of a bomb at the plant: "We don't know how to explain what happened."
The accident

Alghero: Car collides with motorcycle and cement mixer, causing injuries.

Accident on Via Don Minzoni. Injured people taken to the hospital.
The controls

Undeclared work in a club, the owner fined over 20,000 euros

Four illegal workers discovered in Oristano
the agreement

Family doctors in community homes: agreement signed

Up to 6 hours per week for 48 weeks per year between 8am and 8pm, with a shift of at least 3 continuous hours
in parliament

Hunting "beneficial to biodiversity protection," Senate bill approved. Opposition protests.

The text reforms the 1992 hunting law, increasing the number of huntable animals and the permitted areas.
La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni, intervistata dal direttore del quotidiano La Verità, Maurizio Belpietro alla terza edizione de "Il giorno de La Verità" a Roma, 23 giugno 2026. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO
La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni, intervistata dal direttore del quotidiano La Verità, Maurizio Belpietro alla terza edizione de "Il giorno de La Verità" a Roma, 23 giugno 2026. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO
in Rome

Meloni: "I was shocked by Trump, but I won't fuel the conflict: bilateral work with the US must return to normal."

After a heated exchange with the American president, the prime minister said: "Foreign policy isn't Temptation Island; it will remain the same as it has been for the past 80 years."
Caldo torrido in Francia (Ansa/Epa)
Caldo torrido in Francia (Ansa/Epa)
the emergency

Heat and high temperatures in France have led to 40 drowning deaths since June 18.

Many have sought refreshment in waters prohibited for swimming. The Louvre and the Eiffel Tower are changing their opening and closing hours to avoid the hottest hours.
Milan

Officer killed in pursuit: hit-and-run SUV found, driver and another arrested

Two Albanian citizens were tracked down in Brianza. It remains to be seen whether, after burning the stop sign, they also rammed the motorbike on which Francesco Imprezzabile was travelling.
Un concerto al chiostro algherese nell'edizione del 2024
Un concerto al chiostro algherese nell'edizione del 2024
music

Students from the Cagliari and Sassari Conservatories perform in concert in Alghero.

Appointment on Thursday in the cloister of the church of San Francesco
the story

Sports Stories: The book "Renato Copparoni, the Goalkeeper Who Stopped Maradona" will be presented in Soleminis.

At the Corda Spada home, a meeting with the authors, Mario Fadda and Umberto Oppus.
epaselect epa13021357 Former Brazilian player Ronaldinho reacts during an exhibition match in Caracas, Venezuela, 06 June 2026. Ronaldinho headlined a game before hundreds of children and teenagers from Petare, Venezuela's largest slum, as part of the Monumental League, a tournament that has featured legends of the sport worldwide. EPA/RONALD PENA
epaselect epa13021357 Former Brazilian player Ronaldinho reacts during an exhibition match in Caracas, Venezuela, 06 June 2026. Ronaldinho headlined a game before hundreds of children and teenagers from Petare, Venezuela's largest slum, as part of the Monumental League, a tournament that has featured legends of the sport worldwide. EPA/RONALD PENA
soccer

Ronaldinho will play in Serie C with Ravenna

The official announcement during an exclusive event in Miami
Il tecnico Alfonso Greco
Il tecnico Alfonso Greco
soccer

Serie C: Torres confirms coach Alfonso Greco's appointment.

The coach signed a two-year contract: "I'm more proud today than I was yesterday."
L'esultanza di Lionel Messi (Ansa)
L'esultanza di Lionel Messi (Ansa)
2026 World Cup

Record-breaking Messi gives Argentina victory over Austria

At 39 years old, La Pulce is playing his sixth match with the national team: a sensational double, no one has ever scored like him.
Giovanni Malagò (Ansa)
Giovanni Malagò (Ansa)
the assignment

Football: Giovanni Malagò is the new president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).

Elected to replace Gravina, who resigned following the World Cup flop. Cagliari sends its best wishes.
In Parlamento
La copertina dell'edizione del 1860 del "Canto degli Italiani" di Goffredo Mameli. Il Senato ha ufficilamente approvato il provvedimento che lo dichiara inno nazionale italiano. Roma, 15 novembre 2017. ANSA/ WIKIPEDIA +++ NO SALES - EDITORIAL USE ONLY +++
La copertina dell'edizione del 1860 del "Canto degli Italiani" di Goffredo Mameli. Il Senato ha ufficilamente approvato il provvedimento che lo dichiara inno nazionale italiano. Roma, 15 novembre 2017. ANSA/ WIKIPEDIA +++ NO SALES - EDITORIAL USE ONLY +++

"Mameli's Anthem Must Become Part of the Constitution": The Center-Right's Battle

A bill from the Italian Communist Party (FdI) is in the Senate to equate it with the Italian flag. La Russa: "It's the pride of being Italian."
Insularità

Energy efficiency: A meeting dedicated to SMEs in Macchiareddu

A moment of discussion to provide companies with concrete tools to reduce consumption and increase competitiveness.