Italy

Mourning

Farewell to Carlo Sassi, historic voice of slow motion.

A journalist for Sunday Sports, he was 95 years old.

A flotilla of boats leaves the port of San Giovanni Li Cuti in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy, 27 September 2025. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and Thousand Madleens to Gaza (TMTG) announced the launch of a flotilla to Gaza of 10 boats from Catania, with dozens on board. ANSA/ORIETTA SCARDINO

middle East

Tajani to the Flotilla spokesperson: "Don't force the blockade." Negotiations are underway, but the ships are advancing toward Gaza.

"We are moving forward, but there is a willingness to work on a solution for a permanent aid corridor," Maria Elena Delia's response to the minister

Manifestanti e agenti di polizia durante il corteo pro Palestina diretto all'aeroporto Sandro Pertini di Caselle, Torino, 27 settembre 2025. ANSA/TINO ROMANO

the procession

ProPal and police clash in Turin, with protesters aiming for the airport.

Two officers and a dozen activists were injured. Some reached the airport, targeting a Leonardo plant, but they held off because it was under surveillance.

Il fermo immagine, tratto da un video esclusivo del TG1, mostra il momento dell'arrivo nel commissariato di polizia del 17enne sequestrato a Vittoria (Ansa)

Ragusa

Mystery surrounding the lightning kidnapping in Vittoria: the 17-year-old arrived at the police station with a friend.

The prosecutor speaks of a "murky affair" excluding kidnapping for extortion purposes

L'ex procuratore di Pavia Mario Venditti in una immagine di archivio

The investigations

Garlasco Murder: Sempio's Mother: "We Only Saw Venditti Once"

"None of us ever gave him a penny; the accusation will be denied."

the appointment

Beatrice Venezi at La Fenice, orchestra members protest: "She lacks prestige." Colabianchi confirms his decision.

The superintendent: "Very good, young and a woman, I don't understand this rigidity."

Palermo

A sixty-year-old man was arrested for possession of child pornography; fake police badges were also seized.

Over 1,200 files were found on the man's devices. A blank-firing gun without a red cap, handcuffs, a paddle, and a blue flashing light were also found in the home.

Il ritrovamento delle sigarette clandestine a Cassino

Ancona

Huge clandestine cigarette factory discovered: annual production of €900 million

An underground bunker, workers' quarters, and a sophisticated plumbing system concealed access to an illegal factory.

the investigations

Boy kidnapped in Vittoria found: the mystery of the lightning kidnapping

The seventeen-year-old was with friends yesterday when he was taken away by several hooded men: "We only want him." The nightmare ended that evening.

Il presidente della Repubblica Sergio Mattarella alla cerimonia di chiusura delle iniziative a carattere sociale dedicate alle fasce deboli della popolazione e alle associazioni di volontariato a sostegno dei più fragili nella Tenuta di Castelporziano, Roma, 26 settembre 2025. Ansa/Francesco Ammendola - Ufficio per la Stampa e la Comunicazione della Presidenza della Repubblica +++ +++FOTO DIFFUSA DALL'UFFICIO STAMPA -Â USARE SOLO PER ILLUSTRARE OGGI LA NOTIZIA INDICATA NEL TITOLO - NON ARCHIVIARE - NON VENDERE - NON USARE PER FINI NON GIORNALISTICI - NPK+++

the intervention

Mattarella to Flotilla: "Accept the mediation proposal." The appeal was rejected by activists.

The President of the Republic calls for the delivery of aid to Cyprus and "avoid putting people's safety at risk."

Il luogo nel rione Forcone di Vittoria dove è avvenuto il sequestro del giovane (foto Ansa)

In the Ragusa area

Vittoria, a boy kidnapped in the square by armed and hooded bandits

The boy is the son of a well-known local fruit and vegetable trader. The bishop's appeal to the kidnappers: "Free him."

L'aeroporto di Elmas (archivio L'Unione Sarda - foto Ungari)

The protest

Airline strike begins for 24 hours, risking disruption to travelers.

The 7-10 and 18-21 time slots are guaranteed. In Cagliari, the mobilization of Sogaer security personnel called by the UGL

Andrea Sempio esce dalla caserma dei Carabinieri Montebello di via Vincenzo Monti accompagnato dai suoi avvocati, Milano 13 Marzo 2025 ANSA/MATTEO CORNER

the investigations

Garlasco: Former Pavia prosecutor Mario Venditti under investigation: "He bribed Sempio to exonerate him."

A dramatic turn of events: nine people were searched, and Sempio's parents were questioned at the police station. The clues: a note, suspicious withdrawals and bank transactions, and wiretaps.

Il ministro alla Difesa Guido Crosetto in aula al Senato durante l’informativa urgente in ordine agli attacchi occorsi a danno della Global Sumud Flotilla e all’evoluzione della situazione sul fronte orientale europeo, Roma, 25 settembre 2025. ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI

the minister

Two Italian ships defend the Flotilla, Crosetto: "But we guarantee nothing in Israeli waters."

"There to protect Italian citizens, not to declare war on a friendly country."

Il Presidente della Repubblica Sergio Mattarella in occasione dell'incontro del Presidente della Repubblica con i Magistrati ordinari in tirocinio nominati con D.M. 15/04/2024 e D.M. 22/10/2024 (foto di Francesco Ammendola - Ufficio per la Stampa e la Comunicazione della Presidenza della Repubblica)

Quirinal

Four inmates pardoned by Mattarella: among them the son who killed his violent father and the security guard who shot the thief.

The cases of Massimo Zen (2017) and Gabriele Finotello (2021) disturbed public opinion and opened a heated debate

the drama

Insularità

"Assemini, City of Ceramics": Artisans' Works Embellish Three Roundabouts

This morning the inauguration was attended by Mayor Mario Puddu.

Simona Vacca

Italy

Farewell to Carlo Sassi, historic voice of slow motion.

Tajani to the Flotilla spokesperson: "Don't force the blockade." Negotiations are underway, but the ships are advancing toward Gaza.

ProPal and police clash in Turin, with protesters aiming for the airport.

Mystery surrounding the lightning kidnapping in Vittoria: the 17-year-old arrived at the police station with a friend.

Garlasco Murder: Sempio's Mother: "We Only Saw Venditti Once"

Beatrice Venezi at La Fenice, orchestra members protest: "She lacks prestige." Colabianchi confirms his decision.

A sixty-year-old man was arrested for possession of child pornography; fake police badges were also seized.

Huge clandestine cigarette factory discovered: annual production of €900 million

Boy kidnapped in Vittoria found: the mystery of the lightning kidnapping

Mattarella to Flotilla: "Accept the mediation proposal." The appeal was rejected by activists.

Vittoria, a boy kidnapped in the square by armed and hooded bandits

Airline strike begins for 24 hours, risking disruption to travelers.

Garlasco: Former Pavia prosecutor Mario Venditti under investigation: "He bribed Sempio to exonerate him."

Two Italian ships defend the Flotilla, Crosetto: "But we guarantee nothing in Israeli waters."

Four inmates pardoned by Mattarella: among them the son who killed his violent father and the security guard who shot the thief.

Hit and killed while crossing the street with her 8-year-old son

Mafia conspiracy: 14 investigated for drugs and extortion. Sardinia also implicated.

The Pope: "Russian incursions? Someone is seeking escalation."

Chico Forti's parole request rejected, remains in prison

Pro-Pal protests, clashes at Milan's Central Station: 60 officers injured

"Assemini, City of Ceramics": Artisans' Works Embellish Three Roundabouts

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