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epaselect epa12065148 Smoke rises from a wildfire in the Latrun area of central Israel, between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, 30 April 2025. According to Israeli emergency services Magen David Adom, emergency teams treated and evacuated several people with minor injuries due to burns and smoke inhalation. EPA/ATEF SAFADI
epaselect epa12065148 Smoke rises from a wildfire in the Latrun area of central Israel, between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, 30 April 2025. According to Israeli emergency services Magen David Adom, emergency teams treated and evacuated several people with minor injuries due to burns and smoke inhalation. EPA/ATEF SAFADI
the huge fire

Hellfire in Jerusalem, the fraud hypothesis and the appeal of Hamas

"Palestinians, burn everything you can, woods, forests, settlers' houses." The causes are still unclear, but it is certain that after the first fires, several arson attacks were started
(COMBO) I pesanti disagi e i danni causati dal massiccio blackout che ha colpito quasi tutta la Spagna. ANSA
(COMBO) I pesanti disagi e i danni causati dal massiccio blackout che ha colpito quasi tutta la Spagna. ANSA
the investigation

Massive blackout in Spain, the number of “indirect” victims rises to five. Investigation into the causes, with renewables in the crosshairs

Disaster in five seconds, the head of operations of the Spanish Electricity Network: «Very likely» that the generation source affected by the sudden drop is solar
epa10710479 Police arrive at the scene after a roller coaster accident at Groena Lund amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden, 25 June 2023. At least one person died in the accident on the Jetline roller coaster. The park was evacuated and cordoned off by police for further investigation. EPA/Claudio Bresciani/TT SWEDEN OUT
epa10710479 Police arrive at the scene after a roller coaster accident at Groena Lund amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden, 25 June 2023. At least one person died in the accident on the Jetline roller coaster. The park was evacuated and cordoned off by police for further investigation. EPA/Claudio Bresciani/TT SWEDEN OUT
Sweden

Shooting outside a barber shop in Uppsala city centre, perpetrator arrested. Three dead

Police: "We cannot yet establish a clear link with organised crime"
La giovane reporter (foto via Ansa)
La giovane reporter (foto via Ansa)
Ukraine

Viktoriia Roshchyna, the journalist's body returned by the Russians with signs of torture and without organs

Kiev's complaint about the woman who died in captivity: evident signs of abrasions, bruises and electric shocks received in life
the alarm

Shooting in Sweden: "At least three dead and several injured"

Manhunt in Uppsala town, attacker escaped on scooter
Il ministro degli esteri russo Sergei Lavrov (foto Ansa/Epa)
Il ministro degli esteri russo Sergei Lavrov (foto Ansa/Epa)
The war

Russia-Ukraine, Lavrov: "Three-day truce means start of direct negotiations"

Rubio: «Stop US mediation without concrete proposals from Moscow and Kiev»
epa12060880 The Amazon logo is seen behind a neighborhood in Miami, Florida, USA, 28 April 2025. Amazon is scheduled to share its first-quarter 2025 results on 01 May 2025, according to the company. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH
epa12060880 The Amazon logo is seen behind a neighborhood in Miami, Florida, USA, 28 April 2025. Amazon is scheduled to share its first-quarter 2025 results on 01 May 2025, according to the company. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH
USA

The tariff increases exposed on Amazon? The White House: «Hostile act». Bezos' company denies: «Never thought of doing it»

Clash between the Beacon Hill giant and the Trump administration, then comes the note
the investigations

Blackout in Spain, the operator rules out hacker attack. Sanchez: «Commission of inquiry»

The Madrid court has also opened a case, "sabotage" hypothesis
epa10425181 Chairman of the United Russia Party and Deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev speaks during a meeting of the Supreme Council of the United Russia Party in Moscow, Russia, 23 January 2023. EPA/EKATERINA SHTUKINA / SPUTNIK / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
epa10425181 Chairman of the United Russia Party and Deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev speaks during a meeting of the Supreme Council of the United Russia Party in Moscow, Russia, 23 January 2023. EPA/EKATERINA SHTUKINA / SPUTNIK / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
Russia

Medvedev: "Sweden and Finland have become targets by joining NATO"

"Now they are hostile to us, possible retaliatory attacks, even with a nuclear component"
L'opera danneggiata (dal sito ufficiale del museo)
L'opera danneggiata (dal sito ufficiale del museo)
Holland

"A Moment of Inattention": Child at Museum Damages $50 Million Painting

In Rotterdam, a canvas by American artist Mark Rothko was scratched
epaselect epa12061446 Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney (R) arrives to cast his vote in the 2025 Federal Election, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 28 April 2025. Canada voters went to the polls to elect a new federal government. EPA/ERIC REID
epaselect epa12061446 Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney (R) arrives to cast his vote in the 2025 Federal Election, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 28 April 2025. Canada voters went to the polls to elect a new federal government. EPA/ERIC REID
the elections

Canada, Liberals Win: Mark Carney, the Anti-Trump, in Government

He is making a comeback against the conservatives thanks to the unprecedented offensive of the US president, between tariffs and threats of annexation that have monopolised the electoral campaign
epa12061257 A woman uses her mobile phone torch inside a store during a power outage, in Madrid, Spain, 28 April 2025. A power blackout hit large parts of Spain and spread to neighbouring Portugal and France, disrupting transport systems, internet connections and daily life, according to authorities. The exact cause of the outage is unknown. EPA/BORJA SANCHEZ-TRILLO
epa12061257 A woman uses her mobile phone torch inside a store during a power outage, in Madrid, Spain, 28 April 2025. A power blackout hit large parts of Spain and spread to neighbouring Portugal and France, disrupting transport systems, internet connections and daily life, according to authorities. The exact cause of the outage is unknown. EPA/BORJA SANCHEZ-TRILLO
the blackout

Spain and Portugal, electricity restored, Sanchez: «The causes? No hypothesis excluded»

Transports at a standstill, homes, offices and shops in the dark for an entire day. Failure or sabotage?
San Marino

Suspected of killing dozens of dogs with poisoned or nail-filled bait: 84-year-old arrested

The man may be responsible for more than 50 deaths over several years
epa12060389 Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a meeting of the Presidium of the Council of Legislators of Russia at the Tauride Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, 28 April 2025. EPA/MIKHAIL METZEL / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
epa12060389 Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a meeting of the Presidium of the Council of Legislators of Russia at the Tauride Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, 28 April 2025. EPA/MIKHAIL METZEL / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
the truce

War in Ukraine, Putin Declares New Three-Day Ceasefire

It will last from May 8 to 10, for the eightieth anniversary of the victory over Nazi-fascism. Kiev: «Just a gesture for a parade»
epa12060732 People gather around the Moncloa Transport Interchange after the power outage in Madrid, Spain, 28 April 2025. The blackout hit large parts of Spain and spread to neighbouring Portugal and France, disrupting transport systems, internet connections and daily life, according to authorities. The exact cause of the outage is unknown. EPA/Rodrigo Jimenez
epa12060732 People gather around the Moncloa Transport Interchange after the power outage in Madrid, Spain, 28 April 2025. The blackout hit large parts of Spain and spread to neighbouring Portugal and France, disrupting transport systems, internet connections and daily life, according to authorities. The exact cause of the outage is unknown. EPA/Rodrigo Jimenez
maxi blackout

Spain and Portugal without electricity: homes, offices and shops in the dark and transport at a standstill

Chaos and heavy disruption. People stuck on trains and subways. Failure or cyber attack?
Il ricercatore
Il ricercatore
The investigations

Researcher Killed and Cut to Pieces in Colombia: 'Lured on a Dating App'

The Colombian media's hypothesis: the gang has been found, as well as the house where the crime took place
Donald Trump e Volodymyr Zelensky (foto via Ansa)
Donald Trump e Volodymyr Zelensky (foto via Ansa)
The point of view

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in the Vatican: Towards Peace?

Signs of opening, but many knots to untie
Vancouver, il luogo della strage (foto Ansa/Epa)
Vancouver, il luogo della strage (foto Ansa/Epa)
Canada

Vancouver, 11 dead with car into crowd: 30-year-old arrested and charged with murder

The man, who has already appeared in court, is said to have acted deliberately. No confirmed motive
Donald Trump (foto Ansa)
Donald Trump (foto Ansa)
The war

Trump: "Zelensky wants a deal, ready to give up Crimea. Disappointed by Putin, stop shooting"

US President after meeting with Ukrainian leader in Vatican: "St. Peter's? The most beautiful office I've ever seen"
Bangkok (foto wikimedia)
Bangkok (foto wikimedia)
Thailand

Cagliari taxi driver jailed in Bangkok: "I was scammed"

Locked up in a cell with a six-year sentence, he has been shaved bald and sleeps on the floor eating a little rice when allowed.
Insularità
Aquila di Bonelli
Aquila di Bonelli

Tepilora Park, Bonelli's eagle flies again: seven specimens released

The birds of prey had become extinct a few decades ago on the Island