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Mezzi Unifil in Libano (Ansa-Epa)
Mezzi Unifil in Libano (Ansa-Epa)
the escalation

Lebanon, rising risk for UNIFIL and the Sassari Brigade. The UN Security Council meets today.

The United Nations mission is alarmed after the death of three peacekeepers involved in violent clashes between Israel and Hezbollah militias.
Un frame del video postato sui social da Donald Trump
Un frame del video postato sui social da Donald Trump
the war

Iran, US strikes an ammunition depot. Missiles target Israel, explosions in Jerusalem.

The conflict in the Middle East continues. Four IDF soldiers lose their lives in Lebanon.
Una veduta esterna del bar Le Constellation, Crans Montana (Ansa)
Una veduta esterna del bar Le Constellation, Crans Montana (Ansa)
the investigation

Crans Montana massacre: A witness retracts his statements: "I was confused and agitated."

The hotelier's version is one of the key points in the reconstruction of the incident: he had reported having told Moretti that the foam was dangerous.
epa12578782 An armoured vehicle of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) drives next to a destroyed house in the village of Blida, near the border with northern Israel, southern Lebanon, 08 December 2025. The UN Security Council in August voted unanimously to extend for a final time the mandate of UNIFIL until 31 December 2026, after which will start an orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal within one year. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH
epa12578782 An armoured vehicle of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) drives next to a destroyed house in the village of Blida, near the border with northern Israel, southern Lebanon, 08 December 2025. The UN Security Council in August voted unanimously to extend for a final time the mandate of UNIFIL until 31 December 2026, after which will start an orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal within one year. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH
middle East

Lebanon's UNIFIL mission is increasingly at risk: two more peacekeepers killed, three victims in just a few hours.

A peacekeeping vehicle was hit by a bombing. Crosetto said: "These attacks are unacceptable, and the international community is being targeted."
Caschi blu della missione Unifil in Libano (Archivio)
Caschi blu della missione Unifil in Libano (Archivio)
Middle East

Lebanon: "Border Incident": UNIFIL Peacekeepers Injured

Tensions are high 45 km from Shama, where soldiers from the Sassari Brigade are stationed. An Indonesian peacekeeper was killed yesterday.
epa12819148 A handout satellite image made available by Copernicus, the European Union's Earth Observation Programme, on 14 March 2026 shows Kharg island, Iran, 07 March 2026. US President Trump said that the US conducted military strikes on 13 March 2026, targeting military facilities on the island in the northern Persian Gulf. EPA/EUROPEAN UNION, COPERNICUS SENTINEL-2 IMAGERY HANDOUT -- MANDATORY CREDIT: EUROPEAN UNION, contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2026 -- HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES/NO ARCHIVES
epa12819148 A handout satellite image made available by Copernicus, the European Union's Earth Observation Programme, on 14 March 2026 shows Kharg island, Iran, 07 March 2026. US President Trump said that the US conducted military strikes on 13 March 2026, targeting military facilities on the island in the northern Persian Gulf. EPA/EUROPEAN UNION, COPERNICUS SENTINEL-2 IMAGERY HANDOUT -- MANDATORY CREDIT: EUROPEAN UNION, contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2026 -- HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES/NO ARCHIVES
the crisis in the Middle East

Trump: "Without a deal, we'll take Kharg." Madrid closes its airspace to aircraft involved in the conflict.

US prepares ground operation, Tehran rejects US 'unreasonable' proposals
epa12858882 Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, holds a prayer service to mark Palm Sunday, in Jerusalem, 29 March 2026, following the cancellation of the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, amid restrictions on gathering in large groups and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. EPA/Ammar Awad / POOL
epa12858882 Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, holds a prayer service to mark Palm Sunday, in Jerusalem, 29 March 2026, following the cancellation of the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, amid restrictions on gathering in large groups and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. EPA/Ammar Awad / POOL
Jerusalem

Pizzaballa case, Netanyahu: "The cardinal should be granted immediate access to the Holy Sepulchre."

The Israeli Prime Minister, after the police's refusal and the ensuing outcry, said: "I have instructed the competent authorities."
Mezzi Unifil in Libano (Archivio)
Mezzi Unifil in Libano (Archivio)
Middle East

Explosion in southern Lebanon kills a UN peacekeeper. Guterres: "We strongly condemn it, and international law must be respected."

The artillery shell struck the Indonesian contingent's headquarters. The area, where the Sassari Brigade is currently conducting its mission, has been devastated by clashes between Israel and Hezbollah.
epa12858928 Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, sits in the Church of All Nations on the day of a prayer service to mark Palm Sunday, in Jerusalem, 29 March 2026, following the cancellation of the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, amid restrictions on gathering in large groups and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. EPA/Ammar Awad / POOL
epa12858928 Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, sits in the Church of All Nations on the day of a prayer service to mark Palm Sunday, in Jerusalem, 29 March 2026, following the cancellation of the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, amid restrictions on gathering in large groups and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. EPA/Ammar Awad / POOL
Jerusalem

Israel, police ban Cardinal Pizzaballa from entering the Holy Sepulchre: "For security reasons." Netanyahu then opened the door.

The Patriarchate: "An act of unprecedented gravity." Tajani summons the ambassador, Meloni: "An offense to believers." Macron also condemns it.
Greg Bovino (al centro, foto Ansa/Epa)
Greg Bovino (al centro, foto Ansa/Epa)
United States

Greg Bovino: "Italy needs mass deportations to fight illegal immigration."

The ICE symbol: "Citizen safety is threatened, copy the American model."
Teheran (foto Ansa/Epa)
Teheran (foto Ansa/Epa)
Middle East

Iran, a month of war: "The Pentagon is preparing for ground operations." Houthis take action, US troops injured.

The Wall Street Journal reported this, but the White House clarified: "Making preparations doesn't mean Trump has already decided to escalate." Peace talks, a trilateral meeting between mediators in Islamabad today, are underway.
L'intervento sul drone (Foto: Unifil)
L'intervento sul drone (Foto: Unifil)
middle East

Armed drone crashes into street during fighting in Lebanon: defused by the Sassari Brigade

Intense firefights between Israel and Hezbollah between UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura and Al Mansouri
Middle East

WSJ: "A crucial US sentry plane was hit. The Houthis are also at war: 'First attack against Israel.'"

The conflict continues to spread, with thousands of Marines in the Gulf. An Iranian attack on a U.S. base in Saudi Arabia left 12 American soldiers injured.
Papa Leone XIV (foto Ansa)
Papa Leone XIV (foto Ansa)
The visit

Defending Life and Protecting the Environment: Pope Leo's Quick Trip to Monaco

Four speeches and three meetings with the people, in addition to the welcoming ceremony with Prince Albert II: it is the first time a pontiff has visited Monte Carlo in modern times.
Iran

The IRGC warns: "The Strait of Hormuz is closed." Trump considers sending 10,000 troops.

"Traffic prohibited to and from ports of allies and supporters of Israeli-American enemies," ships forced to turn back
Noelia Castillo
Noelia Castillo
the story

Neolia Castillo died by euthanasia: she was raped, attempted suicide, and left paraplegic.

The 25-year-old Spanish girl also had to fight against her father who, through a conservative Catholic association, opposed her decision.
the squeeze

Adult sites face EU sanctions, ruling threatens Pornhub and three other platforms.

The charge is that of having violated the Digital Services Act by failing to protect minors from exposure to pornographic content.
epa12847045 US President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 24 March 2026. Markwayne Mullin was confirmed as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, placing the Oklahoma senator in charge of a Trump administration immigration crackdown that has triggered a 37-day funding shutdown of the cabinet agency. EPA/GRAEME SLOAN / POOL
epa12847045 US President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 24 March 2026. Markwayne Mullin was confirmed as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, placing the Oklahoma senator in charge of a Trump administration immigration crackdown that has triggered a 37-day funding shutdown of the cabinet agency. EPA/GRAEME SLOAN / POOL
The war

Iran, Trump extends the strike halt to April 6: "Tehran can break new ground, otherwise we'll be their nightmare."

The White House: "Negotiations are continuing." Discussions are possible this weekend. Rubio: "Reopening Hormuz is in the interest of the G7 countries."
epa12001490 People walk past the logo of Google during the Hanover Fair 2025 (Hannover Messe) in Hanover, Germany, 31 March 2025. More than 4,000 exhibitors are expected to showcase their innovations from 31 March to 04 April at what is billed as the world's largest industrial trade fair, with visitors from approximately 150 countries expected. The partner country in 2025 is Canada under the theme 'The future is here'. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE
epa12001490 People walk past the logo of Google during the Hanover Fair 2025 (Hannover Messe) in Hanover, Germany, 31 March 2025. More than 4,000 exhibitors are expected to showcase their innovations from 31 March to 04 April at what is billed as the world's largest industrial trade fair, with visitors from approximately 150 countries expected. The partner country in 2025 is Canada under the theme 'The future is here'. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE
USA

"Meta and Google Guilty of Social Media Addiction": The Historic Verdict Against the Web Giants

They are said to have caused serious psychological distress to a 20-year-old girl, to whom they must now pay 3 million dollars in compensation in moral and material damages.
L'hotel Bristol a Parigi (foto Ansa/Epa)
L'hotel Bristol a Parigi (foto Ansa/Epa)
France

Paris: Hotel Bristol on fire, 400 evacuated, alarm raised just steps from the Elysée Palace

It is one of the most prestigious 5-star hotels in the French capital.
Insularità
Operai del settore edile
Operai del settore edile

Sardinia, 3,500 foreign workers in the construction industry: "Qualifications and wages, they seek protection."

With numbers steadily rising, the CGIL (Italian General Confederation of Labour) launches a local coordination center for migrants in the sector: "A benchmark for contractual rights."