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epa13203137 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (L) and Saxony-Anhalt Governor Sven Schulze attend a press conference after a campaign event ahead of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, in Quedlinburg, Germany, 31 August 2026. The state of Saxony-Anhalt will hold its state parliamentary election on 06 September 2026. EPA/FILIP SINGER

Escalation alert

Berlin accuses Moscow of attacking Leipzig drones: "An act of hybrid warfare." Europe and NATO: "We will respond."

Putin: "They were accused for domestic political reasons." Giorgia Meloni also expressed solidarity with Germany: "United against intimidation."

Germany

A violent explosion at Augusta's central station left several injured, and investigations underway.

An unidentified object exploded in the internal passage of a building, bomb disposal experts on site

Middle East

New US strikes on Hormuz. Tehran's response: "US bases hit with missiles and drones."

Explosions in Iraq, Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Pezeshkian meets with Putin and Xi and receives Kremlin support.

The former deputy

Di Battista on social media: "These are difficult days, but I remain optimistic. I'll be returning to Italy on Friday. Thanks to the Cuban doctors."

Then the clarification: "For the trip I will use an air ambulance, the costs covered by my insurance policy."

escalation alert

Berlin accuses Moscow of being behind the explosive drone in Leipzig. Meloni: "Italy is close to Germany."

Von der Leyen and Rutte: "We will respond united." The Kremlin's anger.

Alessandro Di Battista during a rally in support of the Palestinian people at Porta San Paolo, in Rome, Italy, 28 June 2025. ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI

from Cuba

Di Battista's return to Italy is scheduled for Thursday.

If the conditions are right, the return flight of the former M5S parliamentarian who was struck by a serious illness could be brought forward

the illness

Di Battista is clear-headed, but will remain in Havana for now. Tajani: "We're working toward his return to Italy."

Controversy over the government health flight, with Five Star Movement group leader in the Chamber of Deputies Riccardo Ricciardi calling it "infamy, no preferential treatment."

"Grazie, George, per alcune delle tue idee geniali su questo fantastico complesso militare/sala da ballo!". Lo scrive Donald Trump su Truth, in un post in cui allega un video di 10 secondi sviluppato con l'IA, in cui cammina in quella che sarà la ballroom della Casa Bianca con il primo presidente Usa. Entrambi sembrano indicare suggerimenti e migliorie da approntare al progetto. TRUTH/realDonaldTrump +++ 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 +++

Washington

The Supreme Court blesses construction of the White House ballroom, a victory for Trump.

The experts are divided on the construction but the green light has arrived for the continuation of the work desired by the president

aarau

Italian woman killed at rave, 43-year-old Swiss man arrested

The Corriere del Ticino reports this. According to the police, he was the sole perpetrator of the crime.

Spain

Migrants clash in Ceuta, with police firing into the air to disperse the crowd.

Tension erupted in the Loma Colmenar neighborhood during admissions to the shelter.

Dopo la decisione del governo di sospendere temporaneamente il trattato di Schengen con la Spagna, all'aeroporto di Fiumicino, in corrispondenza dei primi voli arrivati questa mattina rispettivamente da Barcellona e Madrid, sono scattati ad opera della Polizia di Frontiera i primi controlli a campione su passeggeri di Paesi terzi (extra Ue) in arrivo dalla Spagna. La macchina operativa per predisporre le verifiche si è messa in moto già da ieri sera. Le verifiche sono "selettive", e sotto la lente saranno cittadini di Paesi terzi in arrivo dalla Spagna, per accertare se siano in possesso dei documenti idonei a circolare in ambito Schengen. ANSA/TELENEWS

the decision

Schengen lockdown extended: checks on those arriving from Spain for another 15 days.

The Ministry of the Interior: "Critical issues remain regarding Ceuta." Piantedosi meets with Madrid's Interior Minister.

Havana

Di Battista's partner and Gemelli doctors have arrived in Cuba: assessments for the return medical flight

The former Five Star Movement MP is still hospitalized in serious condition at Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital. On social media, he wrote: "I'll give it my all."

epa13200023 A submerged home is seen following flash floods along the banks of the Trishuli River in Dhading district, Nepal, 30 August 2026. More than 700 people were killed, and hundreds remain missing across northern Nepal after a glacial collapse and avalanche triggered flash floods and mudslides along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river valleys near the Nepal-Tibet border, causing widespread destruction to settlements and infrastructure, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). EPA/NARENDRA SHRSTHA

mud apocalypse

Nepal, over 900 dead and more than 4,000 missing. A child was rescued after two days under rubble.

The toll from floods and landslides on the border with Tibet worsens. Rescuers are working tirelessly.

epa13009259 A handout photo made available by Isna News Agency shows an Iranian woman watching cargo ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, along the coast of Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran, 01 June 2026. According to Iranian state media, the military's central command warned all vessels to secure Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy clearance to pass through the strait or face maritime security risks. EPA/AMIRHOSSEIN KHORGOOEI/ ISNA NEWS AGENCY HANDOUT RESTRICTIONS: NO Access Israel Media/Persian Language TV Stations Outside Iran/Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV. (As mandated by Iran's Directorate General for Foreign Media) -- HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

Middle East

Iran launches US airstrikes on Larak Island. Tehran responds by attacking bases in Jordan.

US forces are targeting mine-laying launchers in the Strait of Hormuz.

the illness

Di Battista remains seriously ill, and Gemelli doctors are on their way to Cuba. He says, "I'm doing everything I can to return soon."

A phone conversation with Antonio Tajani, who described him as "combative." For now, he can't return on the government-issued medical flight.

Cipro, le immagini dell'incidente (foto da X)

The accident

Insularità

Sardinian hunters: "Wildlife and the environment aren't protected by appeals."

Hunting, Fishing, and Sardinian Traditions: "We're on the front lines protecting the region. What are animal rights activists actually doing?"

World

Berlin accuses Moscow of attacking Leipzig drones: "An act of hybrid warfare." Europe and NATO: "We will respond."

A violent explosion at Augusta's central station left several injured, and investigations underway.

New US strikes on Hormuz. Tehran's response: "US bases hit with missiles and drones."

Di Battista on social media: "These are difficult days, but I remain optimistic. I'll be returning to Italy on Friday. Thanks to the Cuban doctors."

Berlin accuses Moscow of being behind the explosive drone in Leipzig. Meloni: "Italy is close to Germany."

Di Battista's return to Italy is scheduled for Thursday.

Di Battista is clear-headed, but will remain in Havana for now. Tajani: "We're working toward his return to Italy."

The Supreme Court blesses construction of the White House ballroom, a victory for Trump.

Italian woman killed at rave, 43-year-old Swiss man arrested

Migrants clash in Ceuta, with police firing into the air to disperse the crowd.

Schengen lockdown extended: checks on those arriving from Spain for another 15 days.

Di Battista's partner and Gemelli doctors have arrived in Cuba: assessments for the return medical flight

Nepal, over 900 dead and more than 4,000 missing. A child was rescued after two days under rubble.

Iran launches US airstrikes on Larak Island. Tehran responds by attacking bases in Jordan.

Di Battista remains seriously ill, and Gemelli doctors are on their way to Cuba. He says, "I'm doing everything I can to return soon."

Ferry capsizes off Cyprus, leaving many dead and missing.

A young Italian woman dies after shooting at a rave party in Switzerland.

Cyber attack in London: Italians transiting through British airports warned: "Beware of data theft."

Iceland's EU membership referendum: "The 'No' vote won," public television announced.

Switzerland: Gunfire hits crowd at rave party, leaving one dead and five injured.

Sardinian hunters: "Wildlife and the environment aren't protected by appeals."

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