World

in the night

The Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza comes under attack: drones and pepper spray. Tajani: "Protect those on board."

Activists targeted in international waters near Crete: "Israel wants to intimidate us, but we won't stop."
epa11212664 Host Jimmy Kimmel during the 96th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA, 10 March 2024. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 23 categories. EPA/CAROLINE BREHMAN
epa11212664 Host Jimmy Kimmel during the 96th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA, 10 March 2024. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 23 categories. EPA/CAROLINE BREHMAN
USA

Jimmy Kimmel returns to TV but will be blacked out in much of the United States

For Disney, the decision soon proved to be costly: an open letter from around 500 stars, many customers cancelled their subscriptions
epa12399870 US President Donald Trump speaks during the General Debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters in New York, New York, USA, 23 September 2025. EPA/SARAH YENESEL
epa12399870 US President Donald Trump speaks during the General Debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters in New York, New York, USA, 23 September 2025. EPA/SARAH YENESEL
the speech

Donald Trump at the UN: "Stop uncontrolled immigration. Renewables? An expensive joke."

US President to General Assembly: "Recognition of Palestine is a reward for Hamas and its terrible attacks."
Ilaria Salis (foto Ansa)
Ilaria Salis (foto Ansa)
The vote

Ilaria Salis's immunity was confirmed by the European Parliament, with Hungary's request to revoke it rejected (by one vote).

The final decision now lies with the Chamber, which will meet in its first plenary session in October in Strasbourg.
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
The alarm

Drones at Copenhagen and Oslo airports: Airports closed, dozens of planes hijacked

Operations resumed this morning, with several flights already delayed or canceled. The Danish Prime Minister said: "This is the most serious attack ever."
Ilaria Salis (Ansa)
Ilaria Salis (Ansa)
the case

Ilaria Salis: "Put me on trial, but in Italy. In Hungary, the verdict is already written."

The MEP on the eve of the first vote on lifting her immunity: "I don't want to evade justice, but the trial must be fair."
USA

Trump's announcement: "Paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism."

A study commissioned by anti-vaxxer Health Secretary Robert Kennedy claims so. Experts are highly skeptical: "It's the safest painkiller for pregnant women."
Il cardinale Angelo Becciu (Ansa)
Il cardinale Angelo Becciu (Ansa)
Holy See funds

Becciu trial, the court's objection is admissible: Chaouqui's chats in the application

In addition to Cardinal Pattada, other defendants have also appealed. Diddi: "This way I can defend myself from the allegations."
Il cardinale Angelo Becciu (foto Ansa)
Il cardinale Angelo Becciu (foto Ansa)
in the classroom

Vatican funds, the appeal process for Cardinal Becciu begins

"I have always acted in the interest of the Holy See," he reiterated on the eve of the hearing through his lawyers.
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
The point of view

US-EU: Difficult Relationship or Aftershock?

The latest agreements and the importance for Europe to embark on a path towards autonomy
epaselect epa12396897 US President Donald Trump (L) and Erika Kirk (R), wife of Charlie Kirk, embrace on stage during the public memorial service of political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, USA, 21 September 2025. Kirk was shot and killed on 10 September during a stop on his American Comeback Tour organized by Turning Point USA at Utah Valley University. EPA/CAROLINE BREHMAN
epaselect epa12396897 US President Donald Trump (L) and Erika Kirk (R), wife of Charlie Kirk, embrace on stage during the public memorial service of political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, USA, 21 September 2025. Kirk was shot and killed on 10 September during a stop on his American Comeback Tour organized by Turning Point USA at Utah Valley University. EPA/CAROLINE BREHMAN
USA

Thousands of people attended Charlie Kirk's funeral. Trump called him "a martyr." His widow said, "I forgive those who killed him."

In Arizona, the farewell to the MAGA activist, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. compares him to Jesus.
Keir Starmer (Ansa)
Keir Starmer (Ansa)
Middle East

The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia recognize the State of Palestine. Netanyahu: "Our existence is in danger."

The initiative is the result of a "coordinated international effort" between the three countries. The Israeli prime minister will address the UN next week: "I will present the truth."
Caos all'aeroporto di Bruxelles
Caos all'aeroporto di Bruxelles
The emergency

Cyberattack on European airports: 44 more flights canceled in Brussels

Disruptions and delays continue, additional staff has been mobilized but the airports are struggling to return to normality.
L'America si prepara ai funerali di Charlie Kirk (foto Ansa/Epa)
L'America si prepara ai funerali di Charlie Kirk (foto Ansa/Epa)
United States

Kirk's spectacular funeral in Phoenix: a stadium sealed off, 100,000 people expected.

The spotlight of the event will be on his widow Erika: she will be the one to welcome Trump and carry on her husband's battle
Vladimir Putin (foto Ansa/Epa)
Vladimir Putin (foto Ansa/Epa)
The war

Putin pushes for escalation: "He's convinced Trump won't act."

According to Bloomberg sources in Moscow, the tsar, after the Alaska summit, has come to the conclusion that widening the conflict is the best way to force talks on his terms.
Donald Trump (foto Ansa/Epa)
Donald Trump (foto Ansa/Epa)
The tycoon

Trump: "We will soon ban the EU from buying Russian oil."

Meanwhile, the Pentagon is warning of US intentions to cut part of its security assistance to the Baltic countries bordering Russia.
Tabellone con i voli cancellati nello scalo londinese (Ansa-Epa)
Tabellone con i voli cancellati nello scalo londinese (Ansa-Epa)
stairs in chaos

Cyber attack on check-in systems disrupts flights in London, Berlin, and Brussels.

Boarding system hacked, flights canceled and delayed
Trump con Xi Jinping (Ansa-Epa)
Trump con Xi Jinping (Ansa-Epa)
USA-China

Trump and Xi phone call: "The conversation was positive and constructive."

Washington seeks an agreement with Beijing. $400 million in military aid to Taiwan has been cut. "We will meet in early 2026."
Piloti di MiG-31 russi (Ansa-Epa-Russian Defence Ministry Press Service)
Piloti di MiG-31 russi (Ansa-Epa-Russian Defence Ministry Press Service)
high voltage

Russian fighters invade Estonian airspace: "They were repelled by Italian jets."

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas: "This is yet another dangerous provocation by Moscow after the drone strikes in Poland and Romania."
La barca di Marco Loi
La barca di Marco Loi
The mission

Flotilla en route to Gaza, Sardinian activist: "We can't wait to get there."

The 48 boats have finally left Porto Palo in Sicily
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Insularità
Mariangela Campus, segretaria territoriale Uil Fpl
Mariangela Campus, segretaria territoriale Uil Fpl

Sassari, UIL: "Three thousand AOU employees have not received productivity bonuses for two years."

"The prolonged uncertainty and the lack of concrete responses from the AOU are generating a climate of strong unease among workers."