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Ukraine

Zelensky: "A Russian FSB site was hit, leaving around a hundred dead and wounded."

Ukrainian President posts drone strike video on X: "Moscow must end the war."
Un frame tratto da un video pubblicato sul profilo del ministro Ben Gvir
Un frame tratto da un video pubblicato sul profilo del ministro Ben Gvir
the case

Flotilla, Tajani: "We have asked the EU to impose sanctions against Ben Gvir."

International condemnation after videos showing the mockery and humiliation of activists stopped on the route to Gaza in the presence of the Israeli minister
epa09130140 A handout photo made available by the Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) of Iran shows centrifuge machines in the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in central Iran, 05 November 2019 (reissued 12 April 2021). Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said an electricity disruption at Natanz nuclear facility on 11 April 2021 was a 'terrorist act' adding that his country reserves the rights to act against culprits. The AEOI said that an incident involving disruption of the Natanz nuclear facility's power network occurred, one day after President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated new centrifuges. EPA/AEOI HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
epa09130140 A handout photo made available by the Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) of Iran shows centrifuge machines in the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in central Iran, 05 November 2019 (reissued 12 April 2021). Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said an electricity disruption at Natanz nuclear facility on 11 April 2021 was a 'terrorist act' adding that his country reserves the rights to act against culprits. The AEOI said that an incident involving disruption of the Natanz nuclear facility's power network occurred, one day after President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated new centrifuges. EPA/AEOI HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
the conflict

Khamenei's directive: "Enriched uranium must remain in Iran." A tombstone on negotiations?

While Tehran is examining the US proposal and Trump threatens attacks, the Supreme Leader is closing in on one of Washington's main requests
COMBO - Un frame tratto da un video pubblicato sul profilo X @itamarbengvir. Il ministro della Sicurezza Nazionale Itamar Ben-Gvir ha visitato il porto di Ashdod, dove sono detenuti gli attivisti della flottiglia fermati dalla marina militare israeliana e, come diffuso sui suoi canali social sotto il titolo 'Ecco come accogliamo i sostenitori del terrorismo', deride gli attivisti mentre camminano tra centinaia di detenuti, ammanettati e bendati in ginocchio e esulta: ''Benvenuti in Israele, siamo i padroni di casa'' e ''Il popolo d'Israele vive'', 20 maggio 2026. . X@itamarbengvir. +++ ATTENZIONE LA FOTO NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA O RIPRODOTTA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA+++ NPK +++
COMBO - Un frame tratto da un video pubblicato sul profilo X @itamarbengvir. Il ministro della Sicurezza Nazionale Itamar Ben-Gvir ha visitato il porto di Ashdod, dove sono detenuti gli attivisti della flottiglia fermati dalla marina militare israeliana e, come diffuso sui suoi canali social sotto il titolo 'Ecco come accogliamo i sostenitori del terrorismo', deride gli attivisti mentre camminano tra centinaia di detenuti, ammanettati e bendati in ginocchio e esulta: ''Benvenuti in Israele, siamo i padroni di casa'' e ''Il popolo d'Israele vive'', 20 maggio 2026. . X@itamarbengvir. +++ ATTENZIONE LA FOTO NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA O RIPRODOTTA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA+++ NPK +++
the case

Ben Gvir and the video of blindfolded Flotilla activists: "Abuse, sexual harassment, and injuries." Fears for the two arrested Sardinians.

Lawyers denounce the violence, condemned by Europe and the US: "The images are unacceptable." Mattarella is harsh: "Uncivilized treatment."
the tension

Flotilla activists abused, all against Ben-Gvir. Anxiety over the two detained Sardinians; their lawyers: "Extreme violence and injuries."

Strong reactions from around the world followed the release of videos of the Israeli minister at the port of Ashdod. Mattarella called them "incivilized." Tajani announced in the evening: "We have secured the departure of all Italians from Ramon Airport on Thursday morning."
Iran

Tehran has full control of Hormuz: allies pass through, enemies are pushed back, tolls for those who negotiate

The Pasdaran have "consolidated" control over the Strait, Reuters reports. Fares exceed $150,000.
Mahmood (Archivio)
Mahmood (Archivio)
the case

Fashion designer on trial for rape in New York: Mahmood called to testify

The name of the singer, who is not under investigation, appears in the documents of a civil proceeding against Riccardo Tisci, former creative director of brands such as Givenchy and Burberry
Israel

Flotilla activists mistreated, Mattarella: "Uncivilized, the lowest level from Ben Gvir."

Meloni: "Unacceptable." Netanyahu also condemned his minister: "We will expel the provocateurs, but his behavior is not in line with our values." 430 people were arrested, 30 of whom were Italian, including two Sardinians.
the tragedy

The bodies of the last two divers were recovered in the Maldives. The Rome Prosecutor's Office is investigating for manslaughter.

The bodies of Giorgia Sommacal and Muriel Oddenino have been brought to light, and the prosecutors at Piazzale Clodio will order autopsies upon their return to Italy.
Sullo sfondo un'imbarcazione della Flotilla fermata. A destra Gianfranco Frongia e Ilaria Mancosu
Sullo sfondo un'imbarcazione della Flotilla fermata. A destra Gianfranco Frongia e Ilaria Mancosu
The expedition

Flotilla: All activists transferred to Israeli ships; two Sardinians on board waited hours.

The entire mission was halted. Tajani asked for the protection and safety of the Italians, including Ilaria Mancosu and Gianfranco Frongia.
A destra Isak Andic (Ansa)
A destra Isak Andic (Ansa)
the turning point

Mango boss's death leaves son Jonathan free on million-dollar bail

The founder's manager and eldest son is accused of murder. He has always maintained that his father fell into a ravine in 2024.
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.
Insularità

Elmas: A journey through time through the eyes of Sardinian centenarians

A project that today has a digital community of over 100 thousand followers and is not limited to visual documentation