World

A sinistra Viktor Orban, a destra Peter Magyar (Ansa)
A sinistra Viktor Orban, a destra Peter Magyar (Ansa)
elections

Polls open in Hungary, the anti-Orban dream and Magyar's appeal: "Every vote counts."

The vote could end Viktor Orban's sixteen-year reign. Record turnout at midday: nearly 55%.
Donald Trump (foto Ansa)
Donald Trump (foto Ansa)
The war

Middle East negotiations stall. Trump: "Immediate naval blockade of Hormuz, other countries involved."

The first attempt at peace fails. The tycoon: "No one who pays an illegal toll will have free passage at sea."
Il presidente russo Vladimir Putin (Foto Ansa)
Il presidente russo Vladimir Putin (Foto Ansa)
The other front

War in Ukraine: Russian attack on Odessa before truce

A few hours after the decision to stop Orthodox Easter
Il vicepresidente Usa JD Vance, il premier pakistano Shehbaz Sharif e il presidente del Parlamento iraniano Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (Ansa)
Il vicepresidente Usa JD Vance, il premier pakistano Shehbaz Sharif e il presidente del Parlamento iraniano Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (Ansa)
The crisis in the Middle East

US-Iran Face-Off: Tehran: "Excessive Demands on Hormuz"

A second round of talks will be held in Islamabad: representing Iran are Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Araghchi, while representing the US are Vice President Vance with Witkoff and Kushner.
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
space

Artemis II Mission Accomplished: Orion Capsule Splashes Down, Crew Returns Home

The splashdown off the coast of California. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman: "An incredible moment." Trump: "The next step is Mars."
transportation

EU airports: "If Hormuz doesn't reopen within three weeks, there will be a systemic fuel shortage, putting summer tourism at risk."

ACI Europe's letter to the EU Commission: "Stocks are running low." The price has doubled since the war began, going from $750 to $1,573 a ton.
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
The emergency

Fuel shortages: Flights in Europe are on high alert: "Only two airlines have 90-day reserves."

With current jet fuel expected to run out between the second and third week of May, Europe's strategic reserves risk being insufficient to allow flights in the height of summer in several areas.
Netanyahu e Trump (foto Ansa)
Netanyahu e Trump (foto Ansa)
Middle East

Trump warns Iran: "Without a deal, we'll attack again. We're loading ships with weapons and ammunition."

The truce falters, as the IDF continues to strike Lebanon. Only one ship passed through the Strait of Hormuz today.
epa12874056 Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting to discuss the situation in Dagestan hit by severe flood via videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia, 07 April 2026. EPA/ALEXANDER KAZAKOV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
epa12874056 Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting to discuss the situation in Dagestan hit by severe flood via videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia, 07 April 2026. EPA/ALEXANDER KAZAKOV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
the conflict

Putin announces a ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter: "Kiev should follow suit."

A weekend of respite will begin at 3pm Italian time on Saturday 11th April and will continue until midnight the following day
Dani Carvajal (Ansa-Epa)
Dani Carvajal (Ansa-Epa)
Spain

Luxury watches and contraband: Carvajal and six other footballers under investigation

Rolex purchases under scrutiny by an Andorran judge: the hypothesis is illicit trafficking.
epa12834131 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, 19 March 2026, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran. EPA/RONEN ZVULUN / POOL
epa12834131 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, 19 March 2026, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran. EPA/RONEN ZVULUN / POOL
the crisis in the Middle East

Netanyahu: "Now direct negotiations with Beirut." The first non-Iranian oil tanker passes through Hormuz.

According to Axios, they will begin next week with their first meeting in Washington. Mattarella: "Devastating bombings." A UNIFIL vehicle was hit, causing concern for the Sassari Brigade.
Un Lince del contingente italiano in Libano
Un Lince del contingente italiano in Libano
Middle East

The IDF fires on the Sassari Brigade in Lebanon, prompting Meloni's ire: "Israel will have to clarify matters."

An Italian convoy departing from the Shama base was attacked. The Israeli ambassador was summoned. Crosetto: "The UN must guarantee the safety of our contingent."
Un veicolo della missione di pace Onu Unifil, immagine simbolo (foto EPA/STRINGER)
Un veicolo della missione di pace Onu Unifil, immagine simbolo (foto EPA/STRINGER)
high voltage

Lebanon: IDF fires on a UNIFIL vehicle, raising fears for Italian soldiers and the Sassari Brigade. Crosetto calls for UN intervention.

The Israeli army fired warning shots at a Lince vehicle headed toward Beirut. Damage was reported, but no injuries were reported. Defense Minister Tajani and Foreign Minister Tajani expressed anger: "These incidents are intolerable."
Devastazione dopo un raid Idf a Beirut (Ansa-Epa)
Devastazione dopo un raid Idf a Beirut (Ansa-Epa)
Middle East

Israel's new airstrikes in Lebanon leave hundreds dead and wounded. 160 bombs dropped in 10 minutes.

The IDF launches Operation "Eternal Darkness" against Hezbollah. Iran: "Tel Aviv must stop or there will be consequences for the truce with the US."
Volodymyr Zelensky (Ansa-Epa)
Volodymyr Zelensky (Ansa-Epa)
the conflict

Kiev: "The US-Iran truce is a good thing. Now let's turn our attention back to the war in Ukraine."

Zelensky after the Middle East agreement: "We must also create the conditions for a ceasefire with which Russia is targeting our country."
Videolina

A Window on the Universe: Artemis Special, Destination: The Moon

A journey with Manuel Floris, a popularizer and authoritative voice at the L'Unione Sarda Planetarium, inside one of the most anticipated missions of the new space age.
epa12864068 The Indian-flagged carrier Jag Vasant, carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) via the Strait of Hormuz, arrives at Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, 01 April 2026. Stalled shipments from the Gulf, driven by escalating Middle East conflicts, are causing widespread LPG supply disruptions across the country. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI
epa12864068 The Indian-flagged carrier Jag Vasant, carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) via the Strait of Hormuz, arrives at Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, 01 April 2026. Stalled shipments from the Gulf, driven by escalating Middle East conflicts, are causing widespread LPG supply disruptions across the country. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI
the war

Trump: "Stop attacks on Iran for two weeks." The first ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The agreement has caused oil prices to plummet, falling below $100 a barrel, while stock markets are up. Israel: "Lebanon excluded from the ceasefire."
L'immagine della Terra cge tramonta dietro la Luna (foto EPA/NASA)
L'immagine della Terra cge tramonta dietro la Luna (foto EPA/NASA)
NASA

Artemis II, a special shot from space: the image of Earth setting behind the Moon's horizon.

It is the first photo from the "dark side of the Moon", the hidden side of the satellite, also posted by the White House together with the eclipse
Insularità
Assemblea prima della proclamazione dello sciopero
Assemblea prima della proclamazione dello sciopero

Aou Sassari, general strike on May 29

It will concern all medical management and sector employees, guaranteeing the minimum essential services