World

Uno squalo pinna nera (Wikipedia)
Uno squalo pinna nera (Wikipedia)
the story

Attacked by a shark while swimming in Sardinia

A 28-year-old Frenchman on vacation on the island had a scary time: "He bit me five times, luckily only superficially."
Middle East

Trump to Netanyahu: "You're crazy, everyone hates Israel, if it weren't for me, you'd be in jail."

A fiery phone call to the Israeli prime minister over the raids in Lebanon that have interrupted negotiations with Tehran.
This photograph shows smoke billowing from a fire during drone and missile attacks in Kyiv on June 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Russian missile and drone barrages rocked parts of Ukraine overnight, killing four and wounding dozens, officials said on June 2, the latest attacks in a war with no end in sight. (Photo by Evgen KOTENKO / AFP)
This photograph shows smoke billowing from a fire during drone and missile attacks in Kyiv on June 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Russian missile and drone barrages rocked parts of Ukraine overnight, killing four and wounding dozens, officials said on June 2, the latest attacks in a war with no end in sight. (Photo by Evgen KOTENKO / AFP)
the attack

Missiles rain down on Kiev, killing and causing fires. Bloomberg: "Putin warned of the unsustainable costs of war."

Powerful explosions in the Ukrainian capital, the mayor urges people to stay in shelters. Several victims.
epaselect epa13009168 Israeli security personnel remain on alert and scan the sky for an FPV drone in Metula, northern Israel, 01 June 2026. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered strikes on what his office described as Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs, according to a statement from his office. EPA/ATEF SAFADI
epaselect epa13009168 Israeli security personnel remain on alert and scan the sky for an FPV drone in Metula, northern Israel, 01 June 2026. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered strikes on what his office described as Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs, according to a statement from his office. EPA/ATEF SAFADI
USA

Trump: "I spoke with Netanyahu. There will be no troops in Beirut."

The US president after the Israeli prime minister's decision to order the army to strike "terrorist targets" in the Lebanese capital
Rubble of a destroyed building is pictured at the site of an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on May 31, 2026. An Israeli strike near a hospital in Tyre, south Lebanon wounded 13 staffers, the Lebanese health ministry said, as Israel pushes forward its offensive deeper into the country. (Photo by KAWANT HAJU / AFP)
Rubble of a destroyed building is pictured at the site of an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on May 31, 2026. An Israeli strike near a hospital in Tyre, south Lebanon wounded 13 staffers, the Lebanese health ministry said, as Israel pushes forward its offensive deeper into the country. (Photo by KAWANT HAJU / AFP)
Middle East

Iran: "Negotiations must stop; if attacks in Lebanon are not halted, a complete blockade of the Hormuz and other Straits will be imposed."

Also targeted is Bab el-Mandeb, one of the world's most important bottlenecks for trade and energy supplies
Il premier israeliano Benjamin Netanyahu (Ansa)
Il premier israeliano Benjamin Netanyahu (Ansa)
war

Israel prepares for a more severe escalation in Lebanon, Tehran: "We are ready to defend Beirut at all costs."

The decision follows the US greenlight for a more incisive operation. Opposition slams Netanyahu: "There's no strategy."
epa13007830 Supporters of PSG light flare as they celebrate during the PSG victory celebration show at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, 31 May 2026. PSG became the first French team to successfully defend their UEFA Champions League title by beating Arsenal on penalties in the final on 30 May in Budapest. EPA/FIRAS ABDULLAH
epa13007830 Supporters of PSG light flare as they celebrate during the PSG victory celebration show at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, 31 May 2026. PSG became the first French team to successfully defend their UEFA Champions League title by beating Arsenal on penalties in the final on 30 May in Budapest. EPA/FIRAS ABDULLAH
The budget

France, over 890 arrests for clashes and looting after the Champions League final

Data from the Ministry of the Interior: "Nearly 180 officers were injured."
Un manifesto anti Trump a Teheran (Ansa)
Un manifesto anti Trump a Teheran (Ansa)
Middle East

Trump tightens his grip on Iran: "They want a deal, which will be good for the US and its allies." Kuwait is under attack by missiles and drones.

At a UN Security Council meeting on Israel's advance in Lebanon, Rubio interviews President Aoun: "Hezbollah must stop firing first."
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
the budget

Champions League celebrations amid incidents and fears, with one dead and eight seriously injured in Paris.

The Interior Minister warns: "Today too, harsh responses to the riots, zero tolerance."
La ripresa di un meteorite
La ripresa di un meteorite
World

NASA: "Meteorite on collision course with Earth exploded over Massachusetts."

Boom and fireball, a blast equivalent to that of 300 tons of TNT: it was travelling at over 120 thousand kilometres per hour.
I danni provocati da un missile israeliano a Choueifat, a sud di Beirut (Ansa)
I danni provocati da un missile israeliano a Choueifat, a sud di Beirut (Ansa)
Middle East

No respite, Israel announces: "Our operations in Lebanon are expanding to new areas."

Tel Aviv's army continues its advance north of the Litani River: over a million displaced
Un manifesto anti Trump a Teheran (Ansa)
Un manifesto anti Trump a Teheran (Ansa)
the war

A joint warning from the IMF, World Bank, and the International Energy Agency (IEA): "Fuel prices at risk this summer if Hormuz doesn't reopen."

International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and International Energy Agency: "Global oil inventories are declining at a record pace."
Donald Trump (Ansa)
Donald Trump (Ansa)
Middle East

Trump convenes the Situation Room but fails to make a decision on Iran

Still open issues, including frozen funds. Tehran challenges him over Hormuz.
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin
the war

Putin: "The drone that crashed in Romania could be Ukrainian."

Russian President: "No one can say the origin until an expert examination."
Donald Trump (foto Ansa/Epa)
Donald Trump (foto Ansa/Epa)
MIDDLE EAST

US-Iran, Trump in the Situation Room: "A final agreement is coming soon. The Hormuz blockade will be lifted."

The tycoon: "We will mine uranium and destroy it." Tehran: "We control Hormuz, Trump's mix of truth and lies." Netanyahu on Lebanon: "The troops have crossed the Litani River and captured the heights."
the conflict

A Russian drone strikes a building in Romania, injuring two. Crosetto calls it "intolerable."

NATO airspace violated during massive attacks in Odessa, Bucharest: "Serious and irresponsible escalation."
USA

Blue Origin rocket explodes during launch pad tests: "Anomaly, no injuries"

Bezos' company aims to place 48 satellites in Earth orbit to expand Amazon's broadband capabilities, but it has faced a second snag in a month.
Alex Pineschi nella foto del suo profilo Facebook . 28 maggio 2026 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 +++
Alex Pineschi nella foto del suo profilo Facebook . 28 maggio 2026 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 war

Italian contractor Alex Pineschi dies in Ukraine

The 42-year-old former Alpine soldier had also been in Iraq
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Middle East

US-Iran, Axios: "Deal reached, all that's missing is Trump's green light."

A 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and begin negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.
Insularità

From Decimomannu to the Quirinale: the "Da Vinci" Institute flies to Rome for an exclusive invitation.

The Comprehensive Institute was chosen by the President of the Republic's staff to participate in the prestigious project "The Quirinal in Schools: The Institution and the Palace"