World

The point of view

The US-Iran conflict and the global energy crisis: Is the United States still a reliable ally?

A new international context, in which the United States seems to have lost, or almost lost, its role as guarantor

USA

Trump launches an unprecedented attack on Pope Leo: "He's weak and terrible at foreign policy."

The president is unrestrained on Truth: "I don't like him at all; he should be grateful to me for being elected."

epa12885597 President of the opposition Tisza Party Peter Magyar holds a press conference during the party's election night watch event after the closing of the polling stations for the general election in Budapest, Hungary, 12 April 2026. EPA/Tibor Illyes HUNGARY OUT

the vote

The Orban era ends after 16 years, with Hungary winning the election: "Thank you, Hungary, we've made history."

Record voter turnout, the pro-European leader will be able to count on a large majority. Schlein, Renzi, and Calenda are celebrating in Italy.

The visit

Tajani flies to Beirut: meeting with President Aoun and the Italian military, then the video conference with the Sassari deployed in Shamaa

The Foreign Minister will be in Lebanon for a series of institutional meetings.

A BarceIlona i preparativi per la nuova partenza della Global Sumud Flotilla (Foto Ansa)

The attempt

A new flotilla sets sail from Barcelona for Gaza: a thousand activists from seventy countries on board

The organization: "We bring medicines and food."

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%.

The war

Talks fail, Trump: "Naval blockade of Hormuz." Tehran: "Ridiculous."

The tycoon: "No one who pays an illegal toll will have free passage at sea." But Iran is deploying special forces.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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)

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."