World

Carlo e Lady Diana, a destra Charles Spencer (Ansa)
Carlo e Lady Diana, a destra Charles Spencer (Ansa)
United Kingdom

Lady Diana's brother's explosive memoir: "Charles told me, 'We'll soon forget her.'"

War with Buckingham Palace over the upcoming book "Diana, My Sister, Swan Song"
Angelo Becciu (Ansa)
Angelo Becciu (Ansa)
the case

Becciu appeal trial reopens: hearing on October 29th

The deadline for filing defense briefs expires on Monday, September 21st. The cardinal's lawyer: "We are calm; our arguments are well-founded in law."
Ansa
Ansa
The pact

Greenland: US-Denmark Agreement for Control of Island

Trump's announcement, the Danish Prime Minister's words: "This agreement strengthens security in the Arctic."
epaselect epa13246975 US President Donald Trump speaks to more than 100 hunters and fishermen at a dinner in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 17 September 2026. Trump spoke about lifting restrictions on hunting and fishing on public lands. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO / POOL
epaselect epa13246975 US President Donald Trump speaks to more than 100 hunters and fishermen at a dinner in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 17 September 2026. Trump spoke about lifting restrictions on hunting and fishing on public lands. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO / POOL
Washington

Trump bans hostile media from the White House: CNN, Politico, and MsNow

The US President: "They're spreading fake news, the decision is effective immediately."
epa13248039 Russian President Vladimir Putin votes online during elections to Russia's ninth State Duma, the lower house of parliament, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 18 September 2026. Russia elects the new State Duma, the lower house of parliament, during unified voting day from 18 to 20 September. EPA/VYACHESLAV PROKOFYEV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
epa13248039 Russian President Vladimir Putin votes online during elections to Russia's ninth State Duma, the lower house of parliament, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 18 September 2026. Russia elects the new State Duma, the lower house of parliament, during unified voting day from 18 to 20 September. EPA/VYACHESLAV PROKOFYEV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
the conflict

Putin: "Europe is hiding its loss of prestige by talking about preparing for war with Russia."

The Tsar claims the West is using Ukrainians as "cannon fodder." He also announces a strengthening of air defenses.
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
The alarm

Attacks on air base in Saudi Arabia: Italian Eurofighter hit

Crosetto: "None of our soldiers were involved."
Eurofighter italiani in Lituania (foto Ansa/Epa)
Eurofighter italiani in Lituania (foto Ansa/Epa)
High voltage

Russian military jets in Lithuania, Italian fighters in the air. Meloni: "Putin is provoking us."

Meanwhile, the US Congress approves the first sanctions of the Trump era against Moscow
Il ministro Crosetto, a sinistra lo stretto a rischio per i mercantili italiani (foto Ansa)
Il ministro Crosetto, a sinistra lo stretto a rischio per i mercantili italiani (foto Ansa)
The minister

Crosetto's plan: "The Italian Navy will enter the Red Sea without waiting for the EU."

Merchant ships, stuck in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait because they are still targeted by the Houthis in Yemen, "cannot wait for European bureaucracy." Verification of the need for parliamentary approval is underway.
Ursula von der Leyen (foto Ansa/Epa)
Ursula von der Leyen (foto Ansa/Epa)
The provision

The EU approves the "Kids Act": "Social media ban for children under 13."

Ages 13 to 15 require parental control, with 15 being the minimum age for a standalone account.
Gaza, crolla un palazzo: ricerche in corso (foto Ansa/Epa)
Gaza, crolla un palazzo: ricerche in corso (foto Ansa/Epa)
The tragedy

Gaza massacre: building collapses, many children among the victims

Dozens dead and hundreds trapped, the building was unsafe after the raids
Sam Altman Open Ai
Sam Altman Open Ai
the alarm

OpenAI: "Six new cases of worrying AI model behavior"

Sam Altman's game giant has detected new anomalies. And it announces: "We will be adopting a new system for reporting problems in testing."
epa13243918 Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Khabarovsk Territory Governor Dmitry Demeshin (not pictured) at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 16 September 2026. EPA/VYACHESLAV PROKOFYEV/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
epa13243918 Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Khabarovsk Territory Governor Dmitry Demeshin (not pictured) at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 16 September 2026. EPA/VYACHESLAV PROKOFYEV/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
Russia

Putin calls Russians to the polls: "No one will be able to divide us; you know what we're fighting for."

From Friday to Sunday the elections for the Duma, the first since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine: voting will also take place in the "new four Regions", the occupied ones
epaselect epa13243244 European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a debate on 'State of the Union' at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, 16 September 2026. The current plenary session runs from 14 until 17 September 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK
epaselect epa13243244 European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a debate on 'State of the Union' at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, 16 September 2026. The current plenary session runs from 14 until 17 September 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK
the speech

Von der Leyen: "Ultranationalists and Russians want to shatter European unity. Canada will be the first associate member."

War, artificial intelligence, social media banned for children under 13: what the President of the European Commission said
Due caccia F-2000 Eurofighter dell'Aeronautica Militare del quarto Stormo di Grosseto durante il decollo immediato (in gergo militare "scramble"), per intercettare e verificare un velivolo civile che aveva perso il contatto radio con gli enti del traffico aereo, 20 luglio 2024. ANSA/ GIANLUIGI BASILIETTI
Due caccia F-2000 Eurofighter dell'Aeronautica Militare del quarto Stormo di Grosseto durante il decollo immediato (in gergo militare "scramble"), per intercettare e verificare un velivolo civile che aveva perso il contatto radio con gli enti del traffico aereo, 20 luglio 2024. ANSA/ GIANLUIGI BASILIETTI
international tensions

Italian fighter jets shoot down a drone in Lithuania. Crosetto: "We are essential on NATO's eastern flank."

It was carrying an explosive device, the Italian Defence Minister and the suspicions about Russia
Il ministro dell'Interno Matteo Piantedosi a Napoli alla cerimonia di commemorazione in ricordo del giovane musicista Giovanbattista Cutolo, ucciso per una lite il 31 agosto 2023, Napoli 31 agosto 2026. ANSA/CIRO FUSCO
Il ministro dell'Interno Matteo Piantedosi a Napoli alla cerimonia di commemorazione in ricordo del giovane musicista Giovanbattista Cutolo, ucciso per una lite il 31 agosto 2023, Napoli 31 agosto 2026. ANSA/CIRO FUSCO
the decision

Italy extends its Schengen bloc with Spain for another 15 days.

The Ministry of the Interior: "There is still a risk of terrorist infiltration."
epa12582754 A German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon flies during the mission start of the German NATO Air Policing contingent at the 22nd Tactical Airforce Base in Krolewo Malborskie village, northern Poland, 10 December 2025. EPA/Adam Warzawa POLAND OUT
epa12582754 A German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon flies during the mission start of the German NATO Air Policing contingent at the 22nd Tactical Airforce Base in Krolewo Malborskie village, northern Poland, 10 December 2025. EPA/Adam Warzawa POLAND OUT
Baltic

Italian fighter jets shoot down a suspicious drone in Lithuania.

NATO sources: "Investigations underway into the suspected Russian origin of the unmanned aircraft."
epa13236155 Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a session in the BRICS Plus/Outreach format of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, 13 September 2026. India is hosting the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit from 12 to 13 September 2026 under the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability.' EPA/ALEXANDER KAZAKOV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
epa13236155 Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a session in the BRICS Plus/Outreach format of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, 13 September 2026. India is hosting the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit from 12 to 13 September 2026 under the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability.' EPA/ALEXANDER KAZAKOV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
Baltic

Russian frigate fires two flares and grazes a Danish helicopter

Flares fired just outside NATO. The aircraft narrowly missed. Copenhagen will summon the Russian ambassador.
Iran

"An oil tanker exploded after colliding with a mine in the Strait of Hormuz."

The Pasdaran reported this to the Tehran media, without however providing details.
epa13237288 US President Donald Trump delivers a speech during the trophy presentation of the Irish Open at the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel in Doonbeg, Ireland, 13 September 2026. Trump is on a two-day visit to Ireland, which includes attending the Irish Open at his golf course in Doonbeg. EPA/NEIL HALL
epa13237288 US President Donald Trump delivers a speech during the trophy presentation of the Irish Open at the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel in Doonbeg, Ireland, 13 September 2026. Trump is on a two-day visit to Ireland, which includes attending the Irish Open at his golf course in Doonbeg. EPA/NEIL HALL
the conflict

Trump: "Moscow-Kiev energy truce." Zelensky demands guarantees, Putin "reluctant."

The US president has announced that Russia and Ukraine will cease targeting each other's infrastructure. But there are no certainties.
the revelation

"Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev financed Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas."

A figure closely linked to Putin, he allegedly financed the event through a company based in Dubai.