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epa12865491 US President Donald J. Trump gestures after speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 01 April 2026. EPA/ALEX BRANDON / POOL
epa12865491 US President Donald J. Trump gestures after speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 01 April 2026. EPA/ALEX BRANDON / POOL
the war

Trump: "Open Hormuz, you bastards, or I'll devastate everything by Tuesday." Then came the cryptic post that seemed to postpone the ultimatum.

The president rejoices over the recovery of the soldier in the downed F-15 and threatens Tehran, which refuses to budge: "You are dragging the US into hell."
Lebanon

The IDF destroys UNIFIL surveillance cameras, a deliberate act: "A laser was used."

The UN spokeswoman: "They were only filming the headquarters and the immediate vicinity; it was for our own safety. We're concerned; the violence is rising, but we're staying."
the crisis

Fuel supplies are limited, with restrictions at four Italian airports. Ryanair: "Supplies guaranteed until May."

Flight restrictions at Linate, Venice, Treviso, and Bologna: a sort of controlled kerosene management begins. This is just a taste of what could happen with a prolonged closure of Hormuz.
Una foto della Terra scattata da Artemis II (foto Ansa/Nasa)
Una foto della Terra scattata da Artemis II (foto Ansa/Nasa)
space

Artemis II Mission: Orion Halfway to the Moon

The astronauts: "A wonderful spectacle." They're working toward the near-satellite flyby, scheduled for the evening of April 6th.
Donald J. Trump (EPA/ALEX BRANDON / POOL)
Donald J. Trump (EPA/ALEX BRANDON / POOL)
the conflict

Trump issues Iran an ultimatum: "You have 48 hours to reach a deal, or it will be hell." Tehran rejects him.

The tycoon reminds Truth of the deadline announced on March 26: "Negotiations now or the Straits will reopen." The Iranian regime responds: "It will be hell for you; you'll sink into the swamp."
Il servizio fotografico (foto da Instagram)
Il servizio fotografico (foto da Instagram)
the case

Farewell to Chanchal, the elephant from the pink photoshoot: investigations into the cause of death are underway.

Authorities carry out checks to verify compliance with animal welfare regulations
epa12813798 The Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia to India via the Strait of Hormuz, arrives at Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, 12 March 2026. Iran has allowed Indian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following diplomatic talks between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI
epa12813798 The Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia to India via the Strait of Hormuz, arrives at Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, 12 March 2026. Iran has allowed Indian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following diplomatic talks between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI
the war

Iran: IRGC drones strike Israeli-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz

The vessel is the MSC Ishyka, flying the Liberian flag. Meanwhile, an Indian ship passed through the strait without incident, following negotiations with Tehran.
Il mercato colpito (Telegram)
Il mercato colpito (Telegram)
the war

Russian raid on a market in Nikopol: "5 dead and 19 injured"

The victims are three women and two men. A fourteen-year-old girl is in critical condition.
La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni lascia il Quirinale al termine del giuramento di Gianmarco Mazzi a nuovo ministro del Turismo, 03 aprile 2026. ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI
La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni lascia il Quirinale al termine del giuramento di Gianmarco Mazzi a nuovo ministro del Turismo, 03 aprile 2026. ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI
the visit

Prime Minister Meloni's surprise visit to the Persian Gulf: an energy security mission.

The Prime Minister first in Saudi Arabia, then the Emirates and Qatar
Gli astronauti dell'Artemis II (Ansa-Epa)
Gli astronauti dell'Artemis II (Ansa-Epa)
the mission

NASA: "Artemis II is halfway to the Moon."

The journey of the four astronauts towards the satellite continues without a hitch
Un F15 americano (Ansa-Epa)
Un F15 americano (Ansa-Epa)
the war

Two American fighters shot down in Iran, one pilot missing

The Islamic Republic claims responsibility: "An American-Zionist plane was hit." Trump: "The incident will not affect negotiations."
EVEREST 2007:DA TETTO MONDO SI CONTROLLA SALUTE PIANETA . OGGI GIORNATA MONDIALE TERRA; PARTITA SPEDIZIONE ITALIANA - Una immagine di archivio, datata 29 Novembre 1996, mostra il monte Everest nella catena montuosa dell'Himalaya. MARTIN ATHENSTAEDT/ARCHIVIO - ANSA - JI
EVEREST 2007:DA TETTO MONDO SI CONTROLLA SALUTE PIANETA . OGGI GIORNATA MONDIALE TERRA; PARTITA SPEDIZIONE ITALIANA - Una immagine di archivio, datata 29 Novembre 1996, mostra il monte Everest nella catena montuosa dell'Himalaya. MARTIN ATHENSTAEDT/ARCHIVIO - ANSA - JI
Nepal

Everest: Hikers drugged by guides and forced to return by helicopter

Over the past three years, 4,800 climbers have been implicated. At least 300 false rescues have been carried out, resulting in a €20 million scam.
Un veicolo della missione di pace Onu Unifil, immagine simbolo (foto EPA/STRINGER)
Un veicolo della missione di pace Onu Unifil, immagine simbolo (foto EPA/STRINGER)
the emergency

UNIFIL: Three UN peacekeepers injured in southern Lebanon, two in serious condition.

The explosion occurred in El Adeisse, 45 kilometers from Shama, home of the Italian contingent.
Mezzi Onu in Libano (Foto: Unifil)
Mezzi Onu in Libano (Foto: Unifil)
middle East

War in Lebanon: Italy to the UN: "New rules or our troops out."

Minister Crosetto writes to the UN Secretary General: alarm over the ongoing tensions and attacks involving the Sassari Brigade.
Un F35 (Ansa)
Un F35 (Ansa)
Middle East

Tehran: "We've shot down another US F-35 fighter."

Iranian Revolutionary Guards: "The jet crashed." No information on the pilot's fate. Fire erupts at a Kuwaiti refinery after a drone strike.
Lo streaming della Nasa sul viaggio di Artemis
Lo streaming della Nasa sul viaggio di Artemis
the mission

Artemis II astronaut: "The crew feels pretty good up here."

The journey to the Moon continues: to take photos everyone is so "glued" to the windows that they get dirty
Pam Bondi (Ansa-Epa)
Pam Bondi (Ansa-Epa)
United States

Trump fires Justice Secretary Pam Bondi

According to sources, the Attorney General was also removed by the president for having delivered to Congress some documents relating to the Epstein case.
Un mezzo Unifil (Ansa-Esercito)
Un mezzo Unifil (Ansa-Esercito)
Middle East

Lebanon: Rocket hits UNIFIL base in Shama, raising fears for the Sassari Brigade and other Italian troops.

The UN-backed mission remains under scrutiny. No injuries were reported, but infrastructure was damaged.
epaselect epa12865369 The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carrying the Orion capsule for the Artemis II mission lifts off from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, Florida, USA, 01 April 2026. The crew includes NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander, Victor Glover, pilot, Christina Koch, mission specialist, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist. The mission will conduct a crewed flyby of the Moon, the first human flight beyond low Earth orbit since 1972. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH
epaselect epa12865369 The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carrying the Orion capsule for the Artemis II mission lifts off from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, Florida, USA, 01 April 2026. The crew includes NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander, Victor Glover, pilot, Christina Koch, mission specialist, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist. The mission will conduct a crewed flyby of the Moon, the first human flight beyond low Earth orbit since 1972. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH
USA

Artemis II has launched back to the Moon: four astronauts on board, the mission will last 10 days.

The Space Launch System rocket was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida: a historic moment after the closure of the Apollo program in 1972.
epa12865488 US President Donald J. Trump pauses as he finishes speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 01 April 2026. EPA/ALEX BRANDON / POOL
epa12865488 US President Donald J. Trump pauses as he finishes speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 01 April 2026. EPA/ALEX BRANDON / POOL
the speech

War in Iran: Trump addresses the nation: "We're very close to finishing the job, and we'll hit hard in the next two to three weeks."

The President addresses Americans from the White House for the first time since the beginning of the conflict and more than a month after the first attacks: "The new leaders? More reasonable."
Insularità

Cagliari, fashion and solidarity at Villa Fanny: Sardinian designers showcase their creations.

An initiative promoted by Alessandra Marongiu, aka Alessandra Margi, a lawyer and entrepreneur who helps women who are victims of abuse and violence.