World

The accident

France: Cable car hits crane at Alpe d'Huez, 23 injured, three seriously.

The cabin was carrying fifty people on board, the collision occurred at an altitude of 2,700 metres

Il capo della Cia John Ratcliffe (foto Ansa/Epa)

The mission

Ratcliffe in Moscow, the CIA chief's surprise trip to warn Putin not to attack NATO countries.

According to American intelligence, the Russian leader, with negotiations for a peace agreement at a standstill, could test NATO's resolve by launching an attack against a member country.

The catastrophe

Nepal Apocalypse: Floods Caused by a Glacier Collapse: How a Mountain of Water Swept Away Everything

Hundreds of people have died, and over a thousand people are still missing. Many are foreigners, with about ninety Italians in the area, but Tajani reassures: "The two people involved are in good condition."

Il primo ministro britannico Andy Burnham con Zelensky (foto Ansa/Epa)

Great Britain

Canned food and water supplies: London is preparing its citizens for a Russian attack: "It's inevitable."

An information campaign for families is ready to address foreign attacks, including cyber attacks: "This isn't alarmism, it's common sense."

FILE - In this Saturday, March 19, 2016, file photo, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during a panel discussion in Beijing. Facebook was born in a bubble and grew up coddled for years with little regulation, lots of reverence and unchecked growth that has made it into a societal force with incredible power over our lives. Now, like a rich kid stumbling out into the real world after a few cushy years at Harvard, the worldâ€™s biggest social network is starting to face the consequences of not preventing the often unforeseen problems that keep cropping up on its platform, from false news to real ads from agents of the Russian government looking to influence the U.S. election. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

the agreement

Social Media Addicted Teens: Meta to Pay $16 Billion to the U.S.

After the accusations, Zuckerberg's giant (which, however, does not admit guilt) agrees to a plea bargain. The agreement also includes the approval of daily limits and enhanced age verification.

Meghan Markle e il principe Harry (Ansa)

England

Harry and Meghan return to the UK six years after their 'escape' to the US

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not live in London, but in a private residence in Gloucestershire

epa12634205 Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) John Ratcliffe arrives to brief US Senators about the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 07 January 2026. After briefing the Senators, Trump administration officials are expected to brief House lawmakers. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO

the blitz

The CIA director in Moscow: "He met with the secret services, but not Putin."

John Ratcliffe visits the Russian capital. The reasons for the trip are unknown, but "positive contacts" with his Russian counterparts have been made.

epaselect epa13192053 An aerial view of damaged homes in Trishuli Bazar following a flash flood, in Nuwakot district, Nepal, 26 August 2026. Several people were killed and multiple others were reported missing after a massive flash flood swept through Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts causing widespread destruction to settlements and infrastructure, according to local authorities. EPA/NARENDRA SHRESTHA

the emergency

Floods and landslides in Tibet and Nepal: hundreds killed and missing

The affected area is Shigatse. China is also active in search and rescue operations. The Foreign Ministry is carrying out checks on Italians in the area.

Mourning

Goodbye to Dolly Parton, the queen of country music, who was 80.

Author of songs such as 9 to 5 and Jolene, entrepreneur and philanthropist

the announcement

The US: "A $10 million cut on Iranian Pasdaran leaders"

The State Department: "They are responsible for attacks on US personnel and infrastructure."

Giorgia Meloni in videocollegamento con la riunione dei leader della Coalizione dei volenterosi (foto Ansa)

Kiev

The Volenterosi stand with Ukraine: "Exercises in October." Italy withdraws: "No to Italian soldiers, but the commitment remains."

Allies pledge military support and sanctions. London and Paris approve missile production.

The war

Two dead in overnight attack on Russian refinery in Krasnodar

On the Ukrainian side, two victims in Zaporizhzhia, Kiev, Kharkiv and Dnipro were also hit.

epa13180893 US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to reporters as he walks to the West Wing following an interview at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 August 2026. Following the Supreme Court's decision striking down the 2025 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs, the U.S. government has paid out over 100 billion US dollar in refunds to corporate importers. EPA/SHAWN THEW

the plan

US tightens noose on Iran's economy: sanctions on gold, tech, aviation, and transportation

Treasury Secretary Bessent launches an operation to financially stifle the regime: "Whoever launders money for Tehran, stay out of the dollar." He also warns China.

La presidente del Consiglio, Giorgia Meloni, partecipa in videocollegamento alla riunione dei leader della Coalizione dei volenterosi (Ansa-Palazzo Chigi)

the summit

The Volunteers for Ukraine: "Increase air defenses and sanctions against Moscow."

Meloni on the line: "Italy stands alongside its international partners." Macron: "Moscow is ready to raise tensions."

Brussels

The European Union is providing Ukraine with another €6.1 billion in aid, including defense systems, missiles, and ammunition.

Since 2022, the EU and its member states have provided Kiev with overall support of over €220 billion.

Jacques e Jessica Moretti (foto Ansa/Epa)

Swiss

Insularità

Cagliari holds a mass in memory of Saint Joseph Calasanzio, but his church remains unusable.

A friend of Galileo Galilei and Tommaso Campanella, in 1597 he founded the first free public school in Europe for the children of the less well-off families.

Massimiliano Rais

World

France: Cable car hits crane at Alpe d'Huez, 23 injured, three seriously.

Ratcliffe in Moscow, the CIA chief's surprise trip to warn Putin not to attack NATO countries.

Nepal Apocalypse: Floods Caused by a Glacier Collapse: How a Mountain of Water Swept Away Everything

Canned food and water supplies: London is preparing its citizens for a Russian attack: "It's inevitable."

Social Media Addicted Teens: Meta to Pay $16 Billion to the U.S.

Harry and Meghan return to the UK six years after their 'escape' to the US

The CIA director in Moscow: "He met with the secret services, but not Putin."

Floods and landslides in Tibet and Nepal: hundreds killed and missing

Goodbye to Dolly Parton, the queen of country music, who was 80.

The US: "A $10 million cut on Iranian Pasdaran leaders"

The Volenterosi stand with Ukraine: "Exercises in October." Italy withdraws: "No to Italian soldiers, but the commitment remains."

Two dead in overnight attack on Russian refinery in Krasnodar

US tightens noose on Iran's economy: sanctions on gold, tech, aviation, and transportation

The Volunteers for Ukraine: "Increase air defenses and sanctions against Moscow."

The European Union is providing Ukraine with another €6.1 billion in aid, including defense systems, missiles, and ammunition.

Crans-Montana: Jacques Moretti Arrested for Violence Against His Wife, Jessica

Nicola Maggiotto, the 21-year-old attacked in Barcelona, opened his eyes and shook his mother's hand.

Putin's anger over Kiev's attacks: "The Russian economy is damaged, we will take revenge."

Computer catches fire on American Airlines flight, five passengers burned

Ethel Caterham turns 117: she is the world's oldest person.

Cagliari holds a mass in memory of Saint Joseph Calasanzio, but his church remains unusable.

World

Aggiorna il tuo browser