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epa13218185 US Special Envoy for Peace, Jared Kushner (L), speaks during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (not pictured) and US Special Envoy for Peace Steve Witkoff (R) at the Mariinsky Palace in Kyiv, Ukraine, 06 September 2026. The US envoys arrived in Kyiv for talks with the Ukrainian president and his team, one day after their visit to Moscow. EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO
epa13218185 US Special Envoy for Peace, Jared Kushner (L), speaks during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (not pictured) and US Special Envoy for Peace Steve Witkoff (R) at the Mariinsky Palace in Kyiv, Ukraine, 06 September 2026. The US envoys arrived in Kyiv for talks with the Ukrainian president and his team, one day after their visit to Moscow. EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO
the negotiations

War in Ukraine, Witkoff and Kushner: "Substantial progress." Trump, Putin, and Zelensky held a double round of phone calls.

The Kremlin spokesman speaks of a "small step towards peace" and does not exclude the possibility of resuming trilateral talks.
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France

"We were hidden from the Indian delegation": Eiffel Tower workers protest

Women employed at the iconic Parisian monument accuse management of making them "disappear." Management denies it.
epa13219614 Members of the honor guard carry the coffin during the funeral for Ratko Mladic in Belgrade, Serbia, 07 September 2026. Former Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic, who was convicted of war crimes by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in 2017, died on 27 August 2026 at the age of 84. EPA/ANDREJ CUKIC
epa13219614 Members of the honor guard carry the coffin during the funeral for Ratko Mladic in Belgrade, Serbia, 07 September 2026. Former Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic, who was convicted of war crimes by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in 2017, died on 27 August 2026 at the age of 84. EPA/ANDREJ CUKIC
Serbia

Thousands of people attended the funeral of Ratko Mladic, the "Hangman of Srebrenica," buried next to his daughter, who committed suicide.

The head of the Orthodox Church's homily: "His name will remain in the memory of Serbs; history will judge."
epa13216771 A man inspects the destruction caused by an Israeli airstrike in Arab Salim, southern Lebanon, 06 September 2026. Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health said at least two people, both women, were killed and at least six others, including children were injured in the strike. EPA/STRINGER
epa13216771 A man inspects the destruction caused by an Israeli airstrike in Arab Salim, southern Lebanon, 06 September 2026. Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health said at least two people, both women, were killed and at least six others, including children were injured in the strike. EPA/STRINGER
Middle East

New Israeli raids in Lebanon: "Eleven dead, two infants killed."

Local media reported: "A village in the south was hit." Attacks continued yesterday, despite a ceasefire.
epa13218286 Top candidate Ulrich Siegmund gestures during a far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) election party following Saxony-Anhalt state election, in Magdeburg, Germany, 06 September 2026. Voters in Saxony-Anhalt are casting ballots to elect a new state parliament. EPA/FILIP SINGER
epa13218286 Top candidate Ulrich Siegmund gestures during a far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) election party following Saxony-Anhalt state election, in Magdeburg, Germany, 06 September 2026. Voters in Saxony-Anhalt are casting ballots to elect a new state parliament. EPA/FILIP SINGER
the reactions

Saxony, the far-right triumphs. Salvini rejoices, Tajani: "It's a worrying sign."

The AfD's victory has received a mixed reception within the majority. For the center-left, however, it's "a wake-up call."
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The accident

An Amazon cargo plane skids off the runway in Miami, killing five.

There were as many injuries, three of them serious. The investigation is ongoing.
epaselect epa13216826 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) welcomes US Special Envoys for Peace, Steve Witkoff (R) and Jared Kushner (C) before their meeting, near the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine, 06 September 2026. The US envoys arrived in Kyiv for talks with the Ukrainian president and his team, one day after their visit to Moscow. EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO
epaselect epa13216826 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) welcomes US Special Envoys for Peace, Steve Witkoff (R) and Jared Kushner (C) before their meeting, near the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine, 06 September 2026. The US envoys arrived in Kyiv for talks with the Ukrainian president and his team, one day after their visit to Moscow. EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO
the negotiations

Witkoff and Kushner are in Kiev, but there's no progress: "The war continues."

Russia is also pushing for a neutral and practically demilitarized Ukraine, Zelensky wants guarantees for its security and a strong army
epa13216499 The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund (R), and his wife, Julia Siegmund, cast their votes at a polling station in Tangermuende, Germany, 06 September 2026. Voters in Saxony-Anhalt are casting ballots to elect a new state parliament. EPA/CLEMENS BILAN
epa13216499 The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund (R), and his wife, Julia Siegmund, cast their votes at a polling station in Tangermuende, Germany, 06 September 2026. Voters in Saxony-Anhalt are casting ballots to elect a new state parliament. EPA/CLEMENS BILAN
the vote

Elections in Saxony-Anhalt: the far-right AFD triumphs

Ulrich Siegmund defeats CDU candidate Schulze: "We made history."
the decision

Greenland Is Not as Big as Africa: UN Votes to Adopt New Map

A resolution promoted by Togo: the continent is 14 times larger than Danish territory but the standard is the same as five centuries ago
epa13211156 Israeli soldiers patrol during the release of Palestinian prisoners during an army operation in Askar refugee camp near the west bank city of Nablus, 04 September 2026. Israeli troops started an operation at Askar refugee camp near Nablus City early on 04 September. EPA/ALAA BADARNEH
epa13211156 Israeli soldiers patrol during the release of Palestinian prisoners during an army operation in Askar refugee camp near the west bank city of Nablus, 04 September 2026. Israeli troops started an operation at Askar refugee camp near Nablus City early on 04 September. EPA/ALAA BADARNEH
Middle East

Israeli raids in southern Lebanon: at least four dead, including two women.

Beirut's Ministry of Health: "There were also around twenty injuries, including children."
epa13215231 Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) welcomes Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner (L) and US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff (2-L) during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 05 September 2026. EPA/GAVRIIL GRIGOROV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
epa13215231 Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) welcomes Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner (L) and US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff (2-L) during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 05 September 2026. EPA/GAVRIIL GRIGOROV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
the war

Trump's envoys to Putin, the White House: "Concrete plans for Kiev discussed."

Russian President meets with Witkoff and Kushner
the tragedy

Boy dies after falling into 80-meter-deep well in Algeria

Ten-year-old Ayoub didn't make it: his lifeless body was recovered four days later. He had fallen while walking on the wooden board covering the opening.
epa13207086 Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on the development of Russia's Far East on the sidelines of the 2026 Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok, Russia, 02 September 2026. Vladimir Putin is on a visit to the Far East, where he will take part in the EEF 2026 in Vladivostok on September 02 and 03. EPA/VYACHESLAV PROKOFYEV/KREMLIN / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
epa13207086 Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on the development of Russia's Far East on the sidelines of the 2026 Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok, Russia, 02 September 2026. Vladimir Putin is on a visit to the Far East, where he will take part in the EEF 2026 in Vladivostok on September 02 and 03. EPA/VYACHESLAV PROKOFYEV/KREMLIN / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
Russia

Putin orders a three-day truce: "Missile fire on Kiev will be halted."

The decision coincides with the arrival in Moscow of US negotiators Kushner and Witkoff
epa12670609 Jared Kushner speaks the signing of the founding charter at the "Board of Peace" during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, 22 January 2026. The 2026 summit, running from 19 to 23 January and held under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' brings together global political leaders, corporate executives, and scientists to address international challenges. EPA/GIAN EHRENZELLER
epa12670609 Jared Kushner speaks the signing of the founding charter at the "Board of Peace" during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, 22 January 2026. The 2026 summit, running from 19 to 23 January and held under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' brings together global political leaders, corporate executives, and scientists to address international challenges. EPA/GIAN EHRENZELLER
the conflict

Witkoff and Kushner landed in Moscow, Trump: "They have a proposal to end the war."

A summit with Putin is expected, with Zelensky in Kiev in the next few hours.
the announcement

Di Battista's return to Italy has been postponed; he underwent surgery in Havana.

The former M5S parliamentarian, who fell ill in recent days, was due to return from Cuba today on a medical flight.
epa13211385 Smoke rises over the city's skyline behind the Saint Sophia Cathedral following a drone attack, in Kyiv, Ukraine, 04 September 2026, amid the ongoing Russian invasion. EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO
epa13211385 Smoke rises over the city's skyline behind the Saint Sophia Cathedral following a drone attack, in Kyiv, Ukraine, 04 September 2026, amid the ongoing Russian invasion. EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO
the war

Russian drone hits 007 headquarters in Kiev. Witkoff and Kushner "in Moscow on Saturday, in Ukraine on Sunday."

Nine injured, meanwhile Trump's negotiators leave the US to meet Putin and then Zelensky.
Federica Cossu e la madre
Federica Cossu e la madre
the odyssey

Sassari residents in Poland quickly get the green light. A position has also opened up at the Cagliari Polyclinic.

The 68-year-old woman who fell ill in Wroclaw at the end of May and has been hospitalised in the city hospital since then is due to leave soon.
Alessandro Di Battista interviene alla festa de Il Fatto Quotidiano, Roma 11 settembre 2022. ANSA/FABIO FRUSTACI
Alessandro Di Battista interviene alla festa de Il Fatto Quotidiano, Roma 11 settembre 2022. ANSA/FABIO FRUSTACI
after the illness

Di Battista nears return: ambulance flight from Cuba on Saturday

After arriving in Rome, the former M5S parliamentarian is expected to be hospitalized at the Gemelli Polyclinic.
epa13209842 Argentine President Javier Milei speaks during the 5th Regional Meeting of the Madrid Forum
epa13209842 Argentine President Javier Milei speaks during the 5th Regional Meeting of the Madrid Forum
the tension

London responds to Milei: "The Falkland Islands are British."

The UK Defense Minister: "Our commitment to them is absolute." The Argentine president had announced plans for "his" Malvinas.
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Economy

Volkswagen in crisis, to cut 100,000 jobs

The restructuring plan, which will not only concern Germany, has been approved.
Insularità

Ghilarza: Committees and citizens mobilize in defense of healthcare services.

An intense day, marked by worries, requests for immediate answers and the awareness that we are not yet close to a solution