World

the virus

The Bundibugyo strain, symptoms, and transmission: an update from the ISS on Ebola.

The most frequently asked questions are answered in a note published on the website of the Istituto Superiore di Sanità.
Militari egiziani, immagine simbolo (foto Ansa)
Militari egiziani, immagine simbolo (foto Ansa)
the massacre

Eight dead, five injured in Egypt bus stop shooting

The attacker, who opened fire on board a car, suffered from mental disorders
Nello sfondo i militari israeliani, nel cerchio Ilaria Mancosu
Nello sfondo i militari israeliani, nel cerchio Ilaria Mancosu
The expedition

A flotilla headed for Gaza is blocked, with hundreds of activists detained, including two Sardinians.

Israeli forces intercept boats heading to Gaza one after another
Spain

Mango founder Isak Andic dies during a hike; his son arrested.

He fell into a ravine in 2024, sensational twist: according to the magistrates, his son Jonathan threw him down
Nei riquadri, i soccorritori
Nei riquadri, i soccorritori
The tragedy

The first two bodies of Monica Montefalcone and Federico Gualtieri have been recovered from the Maldives.

The mission to recover the other two bodies will begin tomorrow: "A complex dive." The Rome Prosecutor's Office is investigating for manslaughter.
(foto Ansa/Epa)
(foto Ansa/Epa)
The alarm

Ebola death toll rises to 131 in Congo: WHO convenes emergency committee

There are 513 suspected cases, including an American missionary doctor who has also been infected.
epa12971422 Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council, via videoconference in Moscow, Russia, 18 May 2026. EPA/MIKHAIL METZEL/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
epa12971422 Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council, via videoconference in Moscow, Russia, 18 May 2026. EPA/MIKHAIL METZEL/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
Russia

Moscow: "Three days of nuclear exercises begin, involving 64,000 soldiers."

The announcement comes as Putin flies to China to meet Xi, with the objectives: "Deterrence against the enemy and testing the troops' preparedness."
Middle East

Trump rejects Tehran's peace plan but postpones the attacks "for two or three days": "Serious negotiations are underway."

"I suspended the attack at the request of Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, and Qatar. A deal is near, and Iran will not receive a nuclear weapon."
USA

Shooting at San Diego Islamic Center: "At least two dead and several injured."

Among the victims was a security guard. Police said the threat was neutralized.
epa12921895 Iranians take part in a rally to show their support and solidarity with new Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, 29 April 2026. The demonstration follows an announcement by US President Trump on 21 April, that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been extended indefinitely at the request of Pakistan, as a naval blockade remains in place and diplomatic negotiations continue. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH
epa12921895 Iranians take part in a rally to show their support and solidarity with new Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, 29 April 2026. The demonstration follows an announcement by US President Trump on 21 April, that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been extended indefinitely at the request of Pakistan, as a naval blockade remains in place and diplomatic negotiations continue. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH
the war with Iran

Trump rejects Tehran's new proposal: "No concessions."

"Insufficient" openings on Hormuz and nuclear power, new 30-day exemption for Russian oil
Nella combo, da sinistra Monica Montefalcone, Federico Gualtieri, Giorgia Sommacal, Gianluca Benedetti e Muriel Oddenino, scomparti un'immersione alle Maldive. 14 maggio 2026. WEB/Università di Genova//FACEBOOK/Federico Gualtieri//FACEBOOK/Giorgia Sommacal//WEB/albatrostopboat//FACEBOOK/Muriel Oddenino ATTENZIONE: L'ANSA NON POSSIEDE I DIRITTI DI QUESTA FOTO CHE NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA +++ NPK +++
Nella combo, da sinistra Monica Montefalcone, Federico Gualtieri, Giorgia Sommacal, Gianluca Benedetti e Muriel Oddenino, scomparti un'immersione alle Maldive. 14 maggio 2026. WEB/Università di Genova//FACEBOOK/Federico Gualtieri//FACEBOOK/Giorgia Sommacal//WEB/albatrostopboat//FACEBOOK/Muriel Oddenino ATTENZIONE: L'ANSA NON POSSIEDE I DIRITTI DI QUESTA FOTO CHE NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA +++ NPK +++
the tragedy

The bodies of the four Italians missing in the Maldives have been located: "But more dives are needed to recover them."

The goal is to recover two bodies on Tuesday, and the other two on Wednesday. The dives will last a maximum of three hours, interrupted if obstacles are encountered.
Il presidente di Cipro, Nikos Christodoulides (foto Ansa/Epa)
Il presidente di Cipro, Nikos Christodoulides (foto Ansa/Epa)
The point of view

Mediterranean Pact: A Useful Solution or an Abstract Formula?

The European Union, to date, is still hesitant to express a unified strategic vision
Donald Trump (foto Ansa/Epa)
Donald Trump (foto Ansa/Epa)
Middle East

Trump speaks with Netanyahu, then issues an ultimatum to Iran: "Accept the deal or it will disappear."

The tycoon convenes his security advisers and prepares for a new attack. Tehran: "We've responded to the US proposal."
The tragedy

Maldives, team working to recover bodies. Local authorities: "They could have descended to 50 meters, but two of them weren't on the list."

The biologist's daughter and the guide do not appear in the list of people for whom the dive request had been made.
epa04746074 Emergency vehicles line up along an access route secured by police to the Amtrak train wreck in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 13 May 2015. A passenger train derailed outside the city of Philadelphia in the eastern United States late 12 May, killing five people, local authorities said. Mayor Michael Nutter told reporters that seven cars had derailed and described the scene as 'an absolute, disastrous mess.' He said over 50 people had been injured, local media reported. Some were in serious condition. Train operator Amtrak reported that there were about 238 passengers and five crew members on board the train, which was on its way from Washington, DC to New York City. All services between New York and Philadelphia were cancelled, media reported. EPA/MARK STEHLE
epa04746074 Emergency vehicles line up along an access route secured by police to the Amtrak train wreck in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 13 May 2015. A passenger train derailed outside the city of Philadelphia in the eastern United States late 12 May, killing five people, local authorities said. Mayor Michael Nutter told reporters that seven cars had derailed and described the scene as 'an absolute, disastrous mess.' He said over 50 people had been injured, local media reported. Some were in serious condition. Train operator Amtrak reported that there were about 238 passengers and five crew members on board the train, which was on its way from Washington, DC to New York City. All services between New York and Philadelphia were cancelled, media reported. EPA/MARK STEHLE
USA

Cars hit pedestrians in California, killing three in Oakland.

The driver and several other people were injured.
Da sinistra Monica Montefalcone, Federico Gualtieri, Giorgia Sommacal, Gianluca Benedetti e Muriel Oddenino, scomparsi in un'immersione alle Maldive (foto Ansa)
Da sinistra Monica Montefalcone, Federico Gualtieri, Giorgia Sommacal, Gianluca Benedetti e Muriel Oddenino, scomparsi in un'immersione alle Maldive (foto Ansa)
The drama

Maldives: Expert team searches for divers' bodies: "We won't leave them at the mercy of sharks."

The 20 Italians who were on board the Duke of York together with the 5 missing people landed at Malpensa
L'immagine postata su Truth
L'immagine postata su Truth
Middle East

Trump is ready to attack Iran within 24 hours. The threat from social media: "The calm before the storm."

On Truth, an AI-generated image of Rianian ships in a storm with the tycoon in the foreground.
Giorgia Meloni (foto Ansa)
Giorgia Meloni (foto Ansa)
The Prime Minister

Meloni relaunches the Mediterranean-Gulf axis: "Hormuz should reopen without tolls."

The front with Malta, Cyprus and Greece on migrants
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
The alarm

Rare Ebola strain: WHO declares international health emergency

There are 246 suspected cases, 80 deaths. The outbreak is not currently classified as a pandemic.
Insularità
L'incontro
L'incontro

Protected areas: A discussion in Pula on the new regional ecological network: "Protection and development can coexist."

Wide participation in the second regional forum promoted by the Department of the Environment