World

middle East

The Pope: "The Flotilla? We must help the people of Gaza."

The Pope: "Appeal for respect for everyone's human rights"

Middle East

The Flotilla's mission ends in Libya: all activists return.

A violent eviction of a convoy camped for days near Sirte. Tripoli: "I acted in compliance with the law and rights."

the operation

Mexico arrests nephew of drug lord "El Chapo" Guzmán

Already arrested in 2008 at the age of twenty-five, he has an extradition warrant pending against him to the United States.

Belgium

A school bus struck by a train at a level crossing: "Four dead."

The victims are the bus driver, a 27-year-old chaperone and two teenagers aged 12 and 15.

Paris

Record heat in France: temperatures above 35 degrees, seven deaths

Two deaths while playing sports, five drowned: all linked "directly or indirectly" to high temperatures

Asia

Seoul: "North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward the Yellow Sea."

South Korean military: "CRBMs launched with a range of up to 300 kilometers."

epa12994325 Iranians walk next to an anti-US mural depicting Iran and US negotiations at a table, next to the former US Embassy in Tehran in Tehran, Iran, 26 May 2026. US President Donald Trump announced that a potential peace agreement to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been largely negotiated through Pakistani mediators. However, the US has launched new strikes in southern Iran. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Middle East

US attack in southern Iran, Khamenei threatens retaliation. Negotiations stall.

Raids against ships and a missile launch site. Both Tehran and Washington are stalling for time on negotiations: "An agreement is not imminent."

The attack

Flotilla, the Italian delegation: "Convoy in Libya under attack and violence against activists, there are injuries."

The complaint on social media: "Camp cleared, people beaten and dragged onto buses. The blows were so strong they knocked them unconscious."

Vatican

Magnifica Humanitas, Leo XIV's encyclical arrives: "Let us remain human."

The pontiff asks to "disarm AI" and "promote dignity". Then the reference to Tolkien and Plato

Il ministro degli Esteri Antonio Tajani (Ansa)

high voltage

Italian activists from the Flotilla in Benghazi, Tajani: "I hope they're home soon."

The two were stopped in Libya. The mission's land convoy had attempted to cross Cyrenaica to open a corridor to Gaza.

Middle East

Rubio: "An agreement with Iran is possible as soon as today." Tehran: "Progress is being made, but it's not imminent."

Hormuz closed and no agreement, for now: the main issue to be resolved is the nuclear issue

the war

Russia unleashes hell on Kiev, raining down missiles and drones: "They even used the Oreshnik, they're crazy."

Zelensky's accusation: "A medium-range nuclear-capable device fell."

Emergency and police vehicles are seen near the White House in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2026. Police and security forces swarmed the area around the White House on the evening of May 23 after reports of shots fired, AFP journalists said. US President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time as he worked to negotiate a deal with Iran. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)

USA

Shooting near the White House: Secret Service shooter kills attacker. A bystander is seriously injured.

The attacker, a 21-year-old, "had mental disorders and threatened Trump on social media," according to the media.

epa12985533 US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a rally in Suffern, New York, USA, 22 May 2026. EPA/KENA BETANCUR

the strait

Trump's announcement: "Agreement is ready, Hormuz will reopen." No tolls for the sixty-day truce.

Sanctions waivers are on the table to allow Tehran to sell its oil freely. The regime: "It remains under Iranian control."

epa12985613 US President Donald Trump gestures during a rally in Suffern, New York, USA, 22 May 2026. EPA/KENA BETANCUR

the war

Trump decides on Iran: "Another two-month truce is possible." Tehran offers a two-phase deal.

The final sprint is missing, the nuclear issue and the spectre of new raids remain

(FILES) US comedian Stephen Colbert speaks onstage during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles on September 14, 2025. The Late Show" frontman Stephen Colbert will host the final edition of the 33-year-old US cultural institution on May 21, 2026, after it was cancelled by CBS as the network courted President Donald Trump. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

USA

Stephen Colbert turns off the lights on the Late Show, Trump: "Finally, now let's fire the others."

The president is against the host of the famous program and his colleagues who are "overpaid, talentless, and have low ratings. They will end up like him."

The tragedy

Mine explosion in Shanxi, China, leaves 82 dead and nine missing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an investigation into the incident.

Middle East

Iran, Axios reports: "Trump ready for a final and decisive strike to end the war."

In Tehran, mediators continue to work to finalize an initial agreement.

In una immagine pubblicat sul profilo Facbeboo di Dan Europe, le prime foto della grotta all'interno di una grotta nell'atollo di Vaavu nelle Maldive nella quale Sami Paakkarinen, Jenni Westerlund, Patrik Grönqvist, i tre sommozzatori finlandesi di Dan Europe, hanno svolto la missione per il recupero dei quattro corpi dei subacquei italiani, 22 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 investigations

Tragedy in the Maldives, first photos of the cave: "Light at the entrance, but visibility rapidly diminishes."

The five Italians, this is one of the hypotheses, would have run out of oxygen in their tanks while they were desperately looking for a way out

Middle East

Heading for Gaza: Photographer Filippo Boi's Story

With him hundreds of volunteers camped in the desert amidst the heat, wind and waving Palestinian flags.

Giovanni G. Scanu

123456789...

Insularità

How much does war impact Italians' lives? Altroconsumo's survey

80% of citizens report at least a moderate impact on their financial situation

World

Aggiorna il tuo browser