World

Caldo torrido in Francia (Ansa/Epa)
Caldo torrido in Francia (Ansa/Epa)
the emergency

Heat and high temperatures in France have led to 40 drowning deaths since June 18.

Many have sought refreshment in waters prohibited for swimming. The Louvre and the Eiffel Tower are changing their opening and closing hours to avoid the hottest hours.
Radja Nainggolan ai tempi del Cagliari (archivio)
Radja Nainggolan ai tempi del Cagliari (archivio)
the episode

Nainggolan was stopped by police in Belgium while driving with a suspended license: "I had to help my daughter."

The former Cagliari player's lawyer explains: "He was called for a medical emergency."
epa13057332 US President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 22 June 2026. Trump signed two orders on quantum computing. EPA/BONNIE CASH / POOL
epa13057332 US President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 22 June 2026. Trump signed two orders on quantum computing. EPA/BONNIE CASH / POOL
the clash

Trump reiterates his accusations against Italy: "It behaved very badly."

The US president speaks from the Oval Office: "If Iran doesn't behave, I'll do what I have to do."
epa06794511 A police officer holds back his dog as they search for activists as they protest during the G7 Summit in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, 08 June 2018. Leaders of the US, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, the United Kingdom as well as the European Union will gather in Le Manoir Richelieu in La Malbaie for the two day summit on 08 June and 09 June 2018. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
epa06794511 A police officer holds back his dog as they search for activists as they protest during the G7 Summit in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, 08 June 2018. Leaders of the US, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, the United Kingdom as well as the European Union will gather in Le Manoir Richelieu in La Malbaie for the two day summit on 08 June and 09 June 2018. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Canada

A man in camouflage shoots in Montreal's Jewish neighborhood, killing two people and killing the assailant.

At least twenty shots were fired, the entire surrounding area was placed on high alert
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(foto Epa/Ansa)
the drama

Tragedy in France: Two- and four-year-olds die in car accident during heatwave

The babies may have entered the vehicle without their mother's knowledge and become trapped. Resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful.
epa13055942 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after making a statement in Downing Street, London, Britain, 22 June 2026. Keir Starmer has resigned as UK Prime Minister. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN
epa13055942 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after making a statement in Downing Street, London, Britain, 22 June 2026. Keir Starmer has resigned as UK Prime Minister. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN
London

Keir Starmer resigns: the UK's seventh prime minister in ten years, with Andy Burnham in pole position.

The Labour leader is reeling from unpopularity: the UK is experiencing unprecedented levels of political instability, coinciding with Brexit, the tenth anniversary of which is tomorrow.
Middle East

Iran-US first round of talks concludes: "Progress has been made on Hormuz and Lebanon."

Negotiations in Switzerland continue throughout the week with technical delegations
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Libya

Almasri sentenced to 7 years and 4 months by the Tripoli Court: "Prisoners' rights violated."

He was at the center of a clash between Italy, which repatriated him, and the International Criminal Court, which had issued an arrest warrant for torture and crimes against humanity.
US Vice President JD Vance (L) makes an opening statement next to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (C) and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani at the start of a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. A new round of negotiations over the Middle East war was set to kick off on June 21, 2026 with Iranian negotiators arriving in the Swiss host city hours ahead of US Vice President JD Vance, even as Tehran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks in Lebanon. (Photo by Nathan Howard / POOL / AFP)
US Vice President JD Vance (L) makes an opening statement next to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (C) and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani at the start of a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. A new round of negotiations over the Middle East war was set to kick off on June 21, 2026 with Iranian negotiators arriving in the Swiss host city hours ahead of US Vice President JD Vance, even as Tehran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks in Lebanon. (Photo by Nathan Howard / POOL / AFP)
Middle East

Trump threatens Tehran: "Reopen Hormuz or you will no longer have a country." Iran suspends negotiations.

Vance had been dispensing optimism, but the tycoon's incendiary remarks from the United States have brought the talks in Switzerland to a standstill, which are expected to resume during the night.
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(foto Ansa)
The alarm

France, extreme heatwave on the way: temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius, alcohol consumption banned.

Many events related to the "Fête de la Musique" currently underway across the country are at risk. Alcohol sales are banned in 35 departments, including Paris, on high alert.
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(foto Ansa/Epa)
The war

Ukrainian drone strike in Crimea leaves 4 dead, 28 injured

The alarm has been raised on the Kerch Peninsula. Emergency services are responding.
L'arrivo di Vance in Svizzera (foto Ansa/Epa)
L'arrivo di Vance in Svizzera (foto Ansa/Epa)
The negotiations

Vance arrives in Switzerland: new round of talks with Iran begins

Two key issues on the table in Lucerne: the nuclear issue and the ceasefire in Lebanon.
Middle East

Tehran: "Truce violated in Lebanon, we're closing Hormuz." And Netanyahu orders a ceasefire.

The Central General Staff announced: "The Strait will be closed to maritime traffic." Shortly thereafter, the Israeli Prime Minister ordered the IDF to halt the bombing.
epa13028913 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (R) and his wife Begona Gomez (L) arrive to attend the mass officiated by Pope Leo XIV in the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona, northeastern Spain, 10 June 2026. Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain from 06 to 12 June 2026, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands. EPA/ALEJANDRO GARCIA
epa13028913 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (R) and his wife Begona Gomez (L) arrive to attend the mass officiated by Pope Leo XIV in the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona, northeastern Spain, 10 June 2026. Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain from 06 to 12 June 2026, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands. EPA/ALEJANDRO GARCIA
Spain

Pedro Sanchez's wife sent to trial: passport confiscated

The judge's precautionary measures against the risk of absconding, including the requirement to sign in. "A persecution."
the clash

Trump (again) slams Meloni: "She wants to be friends again to gain popularity." Her response: "Take care of your popularity."

The tycoon is unrestrained in his comments on Truth, and the prime minister responds: "Being your friend certainly hasn't helped me. I will always defend the national interest."
the tragedy

An Italian tourist dies in a fire at a resort in the Dominican Republic.

The Farnesina has announced that the compatriot was struck by a respiratory crisis while she was on the beach after the evacuation.
epa13048048 United States President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a Medal of Honor award ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., USA, 18 June 2026. EPA/Aaron Schwartz via CNP / POOL
epa13048048 United States President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a Medal of Honor award ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., USA, 18 June 2026. EPA/Aaron Schwartz via CNP / POOL
the attack

Trump lashes out at the EU: "All those wind turbines are a disaster."

The US president criticizes: "Europe is getting everything wrong on energy and immigration."
La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni e il presidente degli Stati Uniti Donald Trump al G7 di Evian (Palazzo Chigi)
La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni e il presidente degli Stati Uniti Donald Trump al G7 di Evian (Palazzo Chigi)
the attack

Trump: "Meloni begged me to take a picture, and I felt sorry for her." His response: "Italy doesn't beg."

The US president's harsh words after the G7 summit. Mattarella calls the prime minister: "Solidarity." Tajani cancels his US visit.
Un attacco ucraino su Mosca (foto Ansa/Epa)
Un attacco ucraino su Mosca (foto Ansa/Epa)
war

Kiev launches its strongest attack yet on Moscow, Zelensky: "It will burn with us."

Refinery fire, Lavrov promises tough response. Rutte: "A turn in Kiev's favor."
JD Vance (Ansa/Epa)
JD Vance (Ansa/Epa)
the negotiations

US-Iran talks in Switzerland postponed indefinitely

The Bern government announced this after Vance's withdrawal: "But we remain available, preparatory work continues."
Insularità

Energy efficiency: A meeting dedicated to SMEs in Macchiareddu

A moment of discussion to provide companies with concrete tools to reduce consumption and increase competitiveness.