World

the tragedy

Diver searching for bodies of four Italians in Maldives dies in hospital

Local media reports say he is a member of the armed forces and was hospitalized in critical condition after falling ill.

Middle East

Iran's president writes to the Pope: "Nations should oppose US demands."

Tehran leader Pezeshkian in a letter to Leo XIV: "War crimes in the aggression of the United States and Israel"

Il centro migranti di Gjader in Albania (Ansa)

the prime minister

Meloni: "The Albania-style migrant hubs are legitimate."

"The Italian approach to migratory flows has also become European, as recognized by the Council of Europe," the Prime Minister wrote on social media.

Monica Montefalcone e la figlia Giorgia Sommacal a San Vero Milis

the tragedy

Maldives: The search for the four Italians in the cave resumes. Monica Montefalcone's husband: "Among the best divers in the world."

The body of the boat captain has been recovered so far. The University of Genoa professor, who died with her daughter Giorgia Sommacal, had been vacationing in San Vero Milis for years.

epa12957148 Lebanese army soldiers man a checkpoint in Beirut, Lebanon, 14 May 2026. Lebanese authorities announced that Internal Security Forces (ISF) and the Lebanese army have been mobilized as part of increased security measures to manage stability and protect displaced communities following a wave of internal displacement. According to the Disaster Management Unit of the Lebanese government, as of 14 May 2026, more than 33,125 families have been internally displaced in collective shelters across Lebanon. Since the start of renewed hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, Israeli attacks across Lebanon have killed more than 2,900 people and injured more than 8,825 others. Despite a ceasefire formally established on 17 April, the humanitarian situation remains unstable. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

Middle East

The US announced another 45 days of truce between Israel and Lebanon. Netanyahu: "Hamas leader killed in Gaza."

New round of talks on June 2-3 in Washington, but tensions remain high.

The comment

Nobel Prize-winning economist Stiglitz: "The U.S. is in deep crisis. Similar to Europe in the 1930s."

Speaking at a conference in Pula: "Many people want to emigrate. This could be a great opportunity for the European Union."

L'atollo e, nel riquadro, le vittime (Ansa)

World

Tragedy in the Maldives, the Farnesina: Complex operations to recover the dead divers in the cave

The Italian Ambassador arrived from Colombo to assist in the operations

the summit

Trump: "We've made fantastic trade deals with Xi." And the Chinese president confirms.

The tycoon shows enthusiasm after the face-to-face meeting in Beijing

Nella combo, da sinistra Monica Montefalcone, Federico Gualtieri, Giorgia Sommacal, Gianluca Benedetti e Muriel Oddenino, scomparsi in un'immersione alle Maldive. 14 maggio 2026. WEB/Università di Genova//FACEBOOK/Federico Gualtieri//FACEBOOK/Giorgia Sommacal//WEB/albatrostopboat//FACEBOOK/Muriel Oddenino 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 tragedy

Maldives: Five Italians die while diving in a cave 50 meters deep.

The victims: Monica Montefalcone, professor of Ecology at the University of Genoa, her daughter Giorgia Sommacal, a researcher and two diving instructors.

investigations underway

Tragedy in the Maldives: Five Italians die while diving

They had descended to a depth of 50 meters to explore some caves. Among the victims was Monica Montefalcone, a university professor and TV personality.

USA

A US court suspends Trump's sanctions against Francesca Albanese.

The UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine was punished after accusing Israel of human rights violations and "genocide" in Gaza: "Freedom of expression violated."

Beijing

Xi receives Trump and warns: "There's a risk of war if Taiwan is mismanaged." Donald Trump: "We'll have a great future together."

China and the US "should be partners and not rivals, 2026 should be the turning point in our relations", said the Chinese president

Il presidente della Repubblica, Sergio Mattarella, riceve le squadre di calcio Lazio e Inter impegnate nella finale di Coppa Italia in programma domani allo Stadio Olimpico, Roma 12 maggio 2026. ANSA/MAURIZIO BRAMBATTI

Middle East

Mattarella to Israeli President Herzog: "The attacks on the UNIFIL mission are unacceptable."

The two heads of state held an "open and frank" telephone conversation. The Quirinale Palace also called for an end to the "permanent war" in the region.

the attack

Lebanon: Drone explodes at a UNIFIL base with Italian soldiers

Fear in Naqoura. Damage, but no injuries. Hezbollah's unmanned aerial vehicles were also deployed in previous days. Analysts: "Concrete risks."

the conflict

Negotiations stall, Iran threatens to build nuclear weapon if war resumes

Trump considers resuming strikes after mission to Xi

epa12700377 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech during a special session to mark the 77th anniversary of the Knesset's establishment and the 60th anniversary of the dedication of the current building at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, 02 February 2026. EPA/ABIR SULTAN

Middle East

October 7 attack: Israel creates special tribunal, including the death penalty.

Bipartisan bill passes Knesset, Eichmann trial precedent

Middle East

The US-Iran truce hangs by a thread. Trump considers resuming strikes, but Tehran says "there's no alternative to the 14-point plan."

EU sanctions violent settlers, sparking Israel's anger

Il trasferimento dei passeggeri dalla Hondius (foto Ansa/Epa)

The emergency

Hantavirus, more infections among passengers disembarked from the Hondius. Schillaci: "In Italy, caution is advised, but there's no danger."

The patient who was quarantined in Veneto tested negative. A circular was issued with instructions on contact tracing, active surveillance, and possible mandatory isolation.