World

the war

Russia unleashes hell on Kiev, raining down missiles and drones: "They even used the Oreshnik, they're crazy."

Zelensky's accusation: "A medium-range nuclear-capable device fell."
Emergency and police vehicles are seen near the White House in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2026. Police and security forces swarmed the area around the White House on the evening of May 23 after reports of shots fired, AFP journalists said. US President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time as he worked to negotiate a deal with Iran. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)
Emergency and police vehicles are seen near the White House in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2026. Police and security forces swarmed the area around the White House on the evening of May 23 after reports of shots fired, AFP journalists said. US President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time as he worked to negotiate a deal with Iran. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)
USA

Shooting near the White House: Secret Service shooter kills attacker. A bystander is seriously injured.

The attacker, a 21-year-old, "had mental disorders and threatened Trump on social media," according to the media.
epa12985533 US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a rally in Suffern, New York, USA, 22 May 2026. EPA/KENA BETANCUR
epa12985533 US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a rally in Suffern, New York, USA, 22 May 2026. EPA/KENA BETANCUR
the strait

Trump's announcement: "Agreement is ready, Hormuz will reopen." No tolls for the sixty-day truce.

Sanctions waivers are on the table to allow Tehran to sell its oil freely. The regime: "It remains under Iranian control."
epa12985613 US President Donald Trump gestures during a rally in Suffern, New York, USA, 22 May 2026. EPA/KENA BETANCUR
epa12985613 US President Donald Trump gestures during a rally in Suffern, New York, USA, 22 May 2026. EPA/KENA BETANCUR
the war

Trump decides on Iran: "Another two-month truce is possible." Tehran offers a two-phase deal.

The final sprint is missing, the nuclear issue and the spectre of new raids remain
(FILES) US comedian Stephen Colbert speaks onstage during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles on September 14, 2025. The Late Show" frontman Stephen Colbert will host the final edition of the 33-year-old US cultural institution on May 21, 2026, after it was cancelled by CBS as the network courted President Donald Trump. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE
(FILES) US comedian Stephen Colbert speaks onstage during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles on September 14, 2025. The Late Show" frontman Stephen Colbert will host the final edition of the 33-year-old US cultural institution on May 21, 2026, after it was cancelled by CBS as the network courted President Donald Trump. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE
USA

Stephen Colbert turns off the lights on the Late Show, Trump: "Finally, now let's fire the others."

The president is against the host of the famous program and his colleagues who are "overpaid, talentless, and have low ratings. They will end up like him."
Cina, esplosione in miniera (foto Ansa)
Cina, esplosione in miniera (foto Ansa)
The tragedy

Mine explosion in Shanxi, China, leaves 82 dead and nine missing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an investigation into the incident.
Middle East

Iran, Axios reports: "Trump ready for a final and decisive strike to end the war."

In Tehran, mediators continue to work to finalize an initial agreement.
In una immagine pubblicat sul profilo Facbeboo di Dan Europe, le prime foto della grotta all'interno di una grotta nell'atollo di Vaavu nelle Maldive nella quale Sami Paakkarinen, Jenni Westerlund, Patrik Grönqvist, i tre sommozzatori finlandesi di Dan Europe, hanno svolto la missione per il recupero dei quattro corpi dei subacquei italiani, 22 maggio 2026. +++ 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 +++
In una immagine pubblicat sul profilo Facbeboo di Dan Europe, le prime foto della grotta all'interno di una grotta nell'atollo di Vaavu nelle Maldive nella quale Sami Paakkarinen, Jenni Westerlund, Patrik Grönqvist, i tre sommozzatori finlandesi di Dan Europe, hanno svolto la missione per il recupero dei quattro corpi dei subacquei italiani, 22 maggio 2026. +++ 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 investigations

Tragedy in the Maldives, first photos of the cave: "Light at the entrance, but visibility rapidly diminishes."

The five Italians, this is one of the hypotheses, would have run out of oxygen in their tanks while they were desperately looking for a way out
Middle East

Heading for Gaza: Photographer Filippo Boi's Story

With him hundreds of volunteers camped in the desert amidst the heat, wind and waving Palestinian flags.
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Cresce il livello di allerta per l'epidemia di ebola (Ansa)
the emergency

Ebola outbreak spreads, WHO raises risk from "high" to "very high"

Contagion spirals out of control in Congo: a hospital was set on fire by relatives of a disease victim who demanded his highly infected body.
Middle East

Al Arabiya: "Iran-US agreement, announcement in the next few hours."

Immediate ceasefire on all fronts, reopening of Hormuz, gradual lifting of US sanctions
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United Kingdom

Epstein scandal: Former Prince Andrew also investigated for suspected sex crimes

The situation of King Charles' younger brother, who has been under investigation for suspected misconduct in public office, is worsening.
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the vote

U.S. House motion to limit Trump's attack powers withdrawn

Republicans move to prevent Democrats from giving green light to initiative
Ukraine

Zelensky: "A Russian intelligence site was hit, leaving around a hundred dead and wounded."

Kiev's leader releases video of a drone strike against the FSB. Moscow and Belarus are testing intercontinental and hypersonic missiles.
Un frame tratto da un video pubblicato sul profilo del ministro Ben Gvir
Un frame tratto da un video pubblicato sul profilo del ministro Ben Gvir
the case

Flotilla, Tajani: "We have asked the EU to impose sanctions against Ben Gvir."

International condemnation after videos showing the mockery and humiliation of activists stopped on the route to Gaza in the presence of the Israeli minister
epa09130140 A handout photo made available by the Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) of Iran shows centrifuge machines in the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in central Iran, 05 November 2019 (reissued 12 April 2021). Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said an electricity disruption at Natanz nuclear facility on 11 April 2021 was a 'terrorist act' adding that his country reserves the rights to act against culprits. The AEOI said that an incident involving disruption of the Natanz nuclear facility's power network occurred, one day after President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated new centrifuges. EPA/AEOI HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
epa09130140 A handout photo made available by the Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) of Iran shows centrifuge machines in the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in central Iran, 05 November 2019 (reissued 12 April 2021). Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said an electricity disruption at Natanz nuclear facility on 11 April 2021 was a 'terrorist act' adding that his country reserves the rights to act against culprits. The AEOI said that an incident involving disruption of the Natanz nuclear facility's power network occurred, one day after President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated new centrifuges. EPA/AEOI HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
the conflict

Khamenei's directive: "Enriched uranium must remain in Iran." A tombstone on negotiations?

While Tehran is examining the US proposal and Trump threatens attacks, the Supreme Leader is closing in on one of Washington's main requests
COMBO - Un frame tratto da un video pubblicato sul profilo X @itamarbengvir. Il ministro della Sicurezza Nazionale Itamar Ben-Gvir ha visitato il porto di Ashdod, dove sono detenuti gli attivisti della flottiglia fermati dalla marina militare israeliana e, come diffuso sui suoi canali social sotto il titolo 'Ecco come accogliamo i sostenitori del terrorismo', deride gli attivisti mentre camminano tra centinaia di detenuti, ammanettati e bendati in ginocchio e esulta: ''Benvenuti in Israele, siamo i padroni di casa'' e ''Il popolo d'Israele vive'', 20 maggio 2026. . X@itamarbengvir. +++ ATTENZIONE LA FOTO NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA O RIPRODOTTA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA+++ NPK +++
COMBO - Un frame tratto da un video pubblicato sul profilo X @itamarbengvir. Il ministro della Sicurezza Nazionale Itamar Ben-Gvir ha visitato il porto di Ashdod, dove sono detenuti gli attivisti della flottiglia fermati dalla marina militare israeliana e, come diffuso sui suoi canali social sotto il titolo 'Ecco come accogliamo i sostenitori del terrorismo', deride gli attivisti mentre camminano tra centinaia di detenuti, ammanettati e bendati in ginocchio e esulta: ''Benvenuti in Israele, siamo i padroni di casa'' e ''Il popolo d'Israele vive'', 20 maggio 2026. . X@itamarbengvir. +++ ATTENZIONE LA FOTO NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA O RIPRODOTTA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA+++ NPK +++
the case

Ben Gvir and the video of blindfolded Flotilla activists: "Abuse, sexual harassment, and injuries." Fears for the two arrested Sardinians.

Lawyers denounce the violence, condemned by Europe and the US: "The images are unacceptable." Mattarella is harsh: "Uncivilized treatment."
the tension

Flotilla activists abused, all against Ben-Gvir. Anxiety over the two detained Sardinians; their lawyers: "Extreme violence and injuries."

Strong reactions from around the world followed the release of videos of the Israeli minister at the port of Ashdod. Mattarella called them "incivilized." Tajani announced in the evening: "We have secured the departure of all Italians from Ramon Airport on Thursday morning."
Iran

Tehran has full control of Hormuz: allies pass through, enemies are pushed back, tolls for those who negotiate

The Pasdaran have "consolidated" control over the Strait, Reuters reports. Fares exceed $150,000.
Mahmood (Archivio)
Mahmood (Archivio)
the case

Fashion designer on trial for rape in New York: Mahmood called to testify

The name of the singer, who is not under investigation, appears in the documents of a civil proceeding against Riccardo Tisci, former creative director of brands such as Givenchy and Burberry
Insularità

Elmas: A journey through time through the eyes of Sardinian centenarians

A project that today has a digital community of over 100 thousand followers and is not limited to visual documentation