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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

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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.

the point of view

The Russian-Ukrainian conflict: between limited media coverage, widespread perception, and a pacifist culture.

The war between Moscow and Kiev, with all its ideological implications, seems to have almost taken a back seat compared to other international crises

Passeggeri sbarcati dalla Hondius (Ansa-Epa)

Tenerife

Hantavirus on the ship: A US citizen tests positive. A French woman's condition worsens. The ministry says the risk remains low.

A total of 94 people of 19 nationalities were repatriated. Another 26 passengers will disembark today. The four Italian residents are asymptomatic.

the negotiations

"Unacceptable," "Excessive demands": US-Iran agreement still far away

Trump rejects Tehran's agreement plan, and the US proposal as well. The sticking points remain uranium enrichment and the nuclear program.

United States

Cuba in Trump's sights: Military aircraft increase reconnaissance around the island

CNN: At least 25 overflights since February 4, as happened before the operations in Venezuela and Iran

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the conflict

Netanyahu: "The war against Iran isn't over; there's still uranium to be taken away."

Israeli Prime Minister to CBS: "Before ending hostilities, we must dismantle Tehran's enrichment sites."

the conflict

Peace negotiations break down again. Trump: "Iran's response is totally unacceptable."

The tycoon rejects Tehran's proposal: "I just read the response from the so-called 'Representatives.' I don't like it."

the case

Hantavirus, the Tenerife outbreak ship. The ministry: "No vaccine, here's how it's transmitted and what the symptoms are."

Mara Campitiello, head of the prevention department, takes stock of the Hondius case: "It's different from the more lethal Covid, but it's less contagious."

epa12945012 Spanish passengers who were aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, which suffered a hantavirus outbreak during its crossing of the South Atlantic, have boarded a Spanish Air Force plane at Tenerife South Airport, Spain, 10 May 2026, and will be flown to Madrid, where they will begin quarantine at Gomez Ulla Military Hospital. EPA/Ramon de la Rocha

the alarm

Hantavirus: The Hondius ship has arrived in Tenerife, requiring special disembarkation procedures.

The first passengers ("all asymptomatic") are starting to disembark, with the four people who were on the same flight as one of the victims isolated in Italy.