World

Mourning

Goodbye to Dolly Parton, the queen of country music, who was 80.

Author of songs such as 9 to 5 and Jolene, entrepreneur and philanthropist

the announcement

The US: "A $10 million cut on Iranian Pasdaran leaders"

The State Department: "They are responsible for attacks on US personnel and infrastructure."

Giorgia Meloni in videocollegamento con la riunione dei leader della Coalizione dei volenterosi (foto Ansa)

Kiev

The Volenterosi stand with Ukraine: "Exercises in October." Italy withdraws: "No to Italian soldiers, but the commitment remains."

Allies pledge military support and sanctions. London and Paris approve missile production.

The war

Two dead in overnight attack on Russian refinery in Krasnodar

On the Ukrainian side, two victims in Zaporizhzhia, Kiev, Kharkiv and Dnipro were also hit.

epa13180893 US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to reporters as he walks to the West Wing following an interview at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 August 2026. Following the Supreme Court's decision striking down the 2025 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs, the U.S. government has paid out over 100 billion US dollar in refunds to corporate importers. EPA/SHAWN THEW

the plan

US tightens noose on Iran's economy: sanctions on gold, tech, aviation, and transportation

Treasury Secretary Bessent launches an operation to financially stifle the regime: "Whoever launders money for Tehran, stay out of the dollar." He also warns China.

La presidente del Consiglio, Giorgia Meloni, partecipa in videocollegamento alla riunione dei leader della Coalizione dei volenterosi (Ansa-Palazzo Chigi)

the summit

The Volunteers for Ukraine: "Increase air defenses and sanctions against Moscow."

Meloni on the line: "Italy stands alongside its international partners." Macron: "Moscow is ready to raise tensions."

Brussels

The European Union is providing Ukraine with another €6.1 billion in aid, including defense systems, missiles, and ammunition.

Since 2022, the EU and its member states have provided Kiev with overall support of over €220 billion.

Jacques e Jessica Moretti (foto Ansa/Epa)

Swiss

Crans-Montana: Jacques Moretti Arrested for Violence Against His Wife, Jessica

The incident occurred on the night between August 11th and 12th, and the woman is hospitalized.

Spain

Nicola Maggiotto, the 21-year-old attacked in Barcelona, opened his eyes and shook his mother's hand.

Signs of recovery for the young man brutally beaten by a gang, the Catalan police investigation into the incident continues.

epa13184988 Russian President Vladimir Putin answers questions from journalist Pavel Zarubin (not pictured) during an interview at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 22 August 2026. EPA/MIKHAIL METZE / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

the conflict

Putin's anger over Kiev's attacks: "The Russian economy is damaged, we will take revenge."

Russia is beginning to feel the pinch, but the Tsar reassures: "The situation on the ground is unchanged, the pace of our advance is increasing."

The accident

Computer catches fire on American Airlines flight, five passengers burned

Federal Aviation Administration warns of potential dangers of lithium batteries

Great Britain

Ethel Caterham turns 117: she is the world's oldest person.

The Englishwoman thanked her for the many good wishes she received: in the past year she also met King Charles

Attacco in una scuola in Svezia (foto Ansa/Epa)

The alarm

Sword attack at school in Sweden leaves one dead and three injured, two seriously.

An 18-year-old was arrested for posting about Breivik on TikTok.

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USA

Meloni to the New York Times: "I thought it would be easier to talk to Trump."

The Prime Minister interviewed: "I don't like the idea of a submissive Italy; we need a revolution of pride."

Benjamin Netanyahu (EPA/OHAD ZWIGENBERG / POOL)

the clash

Turkey issues international arrest warrant for Netanyahu in Flotilla case

Bibi's reaction: "Erdogan is an anti-Semitic dictator who massacred the Kurds."

North Africa

Unemployment and blackouts: protests in Tunis against Saied and his living conditions

People are having difficulty accessing medicines, with constant interruptions in water and electricity supplies.

the crisis

Finland is the fourth country to send migrants back to Italy: "Everyone must fulfill their obligations."

The decision follows on the heels of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria: "The rules of the EU pact must be applied."

Britain's Prince Harry (R) and Meghan (L), the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, leave following their visit to the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM) in Melbourne, Australia, 14 April 2026. ANSA/JOEL CARRETT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

United Kingdom

Harry and Meghan return to live in Britain, but remain non-working members of the Royal Family

After six years in the US they are moving with their children to a non-royal residence outside London, but their status will not change.

Middle East

Tehran: "Ready to strike US bases in Europe." And Trump threatens unprecedented economic isolation.

Iran is targeting those who provide aid to U.S. aircraft. NATO: "We are ready to face any threat."

immigration

Following Germany and Switzerland, Austria is also sending migrants back to Italy: four transfers since June 12.

A drop in the ocean of migration, but it reflects the political climate and increases tensions

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Insularità

Cagliari holds a mass in memory of Saint Joseph Calasanzio, but his church remains unusable.

A friend of Galileo Galilei and Tommaso Campanella, in 1597 he founded the first free public school in Europe for the children of the less well-off families.

Massimiliano Rais

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