World

Benjamin Netanyahu (Ansa-Epa)
Benjamin Netanyahu (Ansa-Epa)
New York

Netanyahu: "The genocide accusations are baseless." Boos and empty seats at the UN.

The Israeli prime minister at the UN headquarters dismisses the Gaza accusations. He issues an ultimatum to Hamas: "Free the hostages." Many delegations contest his statement.
epa05180287 FBI Director James Comey speaks about the FBI's request to Apple to unlock the iPhone of the San Bernardino shooter, during a hearing before the House Select Intelligence Committee on 'World Wide Threats' in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 25 February 2016. Comey was joined by CIA Director John Brennan and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. A federal judge last week ordered Apple to help the FBI crack the encryption on the iPhone used by Syed Rizwan Farook, who along with his wife killed 14 people in a terror attack on 02 December in San Bernardino, California. Apple boss Tim Cook refused the order in an open letter published on Apple's website, setting off a public debate about the competing demands of privacy and security. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO
epa05180287 FBI Director James Comey speaks about the FBI's request to Apple to unlock the iPhone of the San Bernardino shooter, during a hearing before the House Select Intelligence Committee on 'World Wide Threats' in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 25 February 2016. Comey was joined by CIA Director John Brennan and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. A federal judge last week ordered Apple to help the FBI crack the encryption on the iPhone used by Syed Rizwan Farook, who along with his wife killed 14 people in a terror attack on 02 December in San Bernardino, California. Apple boss Tim Cook refused the order in an open letter published on Apple's website, setting off a public debate about the competing demands of privacy and security. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO
USA

Former FBI chief James Comey indicted for investigating Russiagate: Trump rejoices

The document was signed only by attorney Lindsay Halligan, the tycoon's former lawyer.
Tensions in the skies

NATO and the US intercept Russian jets. Moscow's ambassador to Paris: "If a fighter is shot down, it's war."

Cases in Alaska and Latvia: First working meeting on anti-drone wall project on Thursday
Il cardinale Angelo Becciu (foto Ansa)
Il cardinale Angelo Becciu (foto Ansa)
Vatican

Becciu trial, defense wins first: prosecution appeal "inadmissible."

The cardinal: "A beautiful sign, but there's still a long way to go." The next hearing is October 6th.
epa12404553 Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy (L) and his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, at the courthouse in Paris, France, 25 September 2025. Sarkozy and twelve others, including three former ministers, stood trial for criminal conspiracy to receive funds for the 2007 presidential campaign from the regime of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, and he has now been sentenced to five years in jail for his role in the case involving funds from Gaddafi. Sarkozy has been convicted twice in separate cases since leaving office in 2012. EPA/TERESA SUAREZ
epa12404553 Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy (L) and his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, at the courthouse in Paris, France, 25 September 2025. Sarkozy and twelve others, including three former ministers, stood trial for criminal conspiracy to receive funds for the 2007 presidential campaign from the regime of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, and he has now been sentenced to five years in jail for his role in the case involving funds from Gaddafi. Sarkozy has been convicted twice in separate cases since leaving office in 2012. EPA/TERESA SUAREZ
France

Sarkozy sentenced to five years, will go to prison: "I'll sleep in prison, but with my head held high."

For supporting the Gaddafi regime in the 2007 election campaign: for the first time, a prison order has been issued against a retired president.
(Ansa)
(Ansa)
the exclusion

Times: "UEFA considering suspending Israel from all football competitions."

The decision is expected next week, with the majority in favor. Tel Aviv: "We're working to prevent it."
epa12373743 Palestinian fags fly aboard boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) before their departure from the port of Bizerte, northern Tunisia, 13 September 2025. The GSF flotilla is an international maritime initiative that began sailing in August 2025 en route to Gaza, aiming to break the Israeli blockade and deliver vital aid to the Gaza Strip. EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA
epa12373743 Palestinian fags fly aboard boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) before their departure from the port of Bizerte, northern Tunisia, 13 September 2025. The GSF flotilla is an international maritime initiative that began sailing in August 2025 en route to Gaza, aiming to break the Israeli blockade and deliver vital aid to the Gaza Strip. EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA
the decision

Global Sumud Flotilla rejects government proposal to deliver aid to Gaza via Cyprus

The committee rejects mediation: "The mission remains committed to its objective."
Israel

Car explosion in Tel Aviv, numerous injuries

An attack is highly likely, Channel 12 reports.
Nicolas Sarkozy (Ansa)
Nicolas Sarkozy (Ansa)
the process

Libyan funds: Paris court finds Sarkozy guilty of criminal conspiracy

Acquitted of charges of passive corruption and embezzlement
Una veduta esterna dell'aeroporto di Aalborg (Ansa)
Una veduta esterna dell'aeroporto di Aalborg (Ansa)
the alarm

Drones over other airports in Denmark: "We are considering activating NATO's Article 4."

Aalborg Airport closed for hours. On Monday, more unmanned aircraft were spotted in Copenhagen's airspace.
La premier Giorgia Meloni all'Assemblea Generale Onu (Ansa)
La premier Giorgia Meloni all'Assemblea Generale Onu (Ansa)
New York

Gaza, Meloni at the UN: "Israel cannot prevent a Palestinian state; a world war is being fought piecemeal."

Two preconditions: the release of all Israeli hostages and the renunciation by Hamas of a role in the government.
La mobilitazione di mezzi di emergenza a Dallas (foto da X)
La mobilitazione di mezzi di emergenza a Dallas (foto da X)
United States

One person killed in shooting at immigration enforcement agency in Dallas.

The attacker is also dead: he apparently took his own life when approached by the police.
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."
Insularità
Un momento della cerimonia con i familiari di Erriu e Lampis (foto concessa dai carabinieri)
Un momento della cerimonia con i familiari di Erriu e Lampis (foto concessa dai carabinieri)

Oristano, Carabinieri celebrate Virgo Fidelis

The family members of Umberto Erriu and Renzo Lampis were also present at the ceremony.