World

Joaquin Phoenix, una delle star in prima linea contro la fusione (Ansa)
Joaquin Phoenix, una delle star in prima linea contro la fusione (Ansa)
United States

Hollywood: Over 1,000 stars protest the Warner-Paramount merger, saying it threatens their freedom.

Open letter from actors and directors opposing the $110 billion merger. The major studios' response: "We want to support talent and ideas."
Middle East

US-Iran negotiations nearing new levels in Pakistan. Trump on Meloni: "She doesn't want to help us. I thought she was brave, but I was wrong."

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, and attempts are underway to restart negotiations. The US president told Corriere della Sera: "The Italian prime minister doesn't care that Tehran wants a nuclear bomb. I'm shocked."
Il presidente americano Donald Trump (foto EPA/JIM LO SCALZO)
Il presidente americano Donald Trump (foto EPA/JIM LO SCALZO)
Iran

A ship has been crossing the Strait of Hormuz since the naval blockade began. Trump: "Iran called us, they want a deal."

The goal is to ban transit into and out of the Strait. Only Netanyahu supports Trump's decision.
epa12884510 President of the opposition Tisza Party, Peter Magyar (C), talks to media after casting his vote at a polling station during the general election in Budapest, Hungary, 12 April 2026. EPA/Robert Hegedus HUNGARY OUT
epa12884510 President of the opposition Tisza Party, Peter Magyar (C), talks to media after casting his vote at a polling station during the general election in Budapest, Hungary, 12 April 2026. EPA/Robert Hegedus HUNGARY OUT
Russia

Moscow's cold shoulder over Magyar: "We won't congratulate Hungary; it's not a friendly country."

And the new prime minister promises: "A new era is beginning. It won't be a simple change of government, but of regime."
Ilaria Salis (Ansa-Epa)
Ilaria Salis (Ansa-Epa)
the announcement

Ilaria Salis: "My trial in Hungary has been closed."

Avs MEP speaking to Rai Radio 1: "I received the communication a few days ago."
United Kingdom

Elizabeth, a style icon: the exhibition on the Queen's clothes opens the centenary of her birth.

Dresses, handbags, and hats: over three hundred items commemorating the beloved monarch, who passed away at 96.
(foto Ansa/Epa)
(foto Ansa/Epa)
The point of view

The US-Iran conflict and the global energy crisis: Is the United States still a reliable ally?

A new international context, in which the United States seems to have lost, or almost lost, its role as guarantor
epa12887163 Pope Leo XIV visits the Maqam Echahid Martyr's Memorial in El Madania, near Algiers, Algeria, 13 April 2026. The Pope has embarked on an eleven-day Apostolic Journey to Africa, with scheduled stops in Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. EPA/GUGLIELMO MANGIAPANE / POOL
epa12887163 Pope Leo XIV visits the Maqam Echahid Martyr's Memorial in El Madania, near Algiers, Algeria, 13 April 2026. The Pope has embarked on an eleven-day Apostolic Journey to Africa, with scheduled stops in Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. EPA/GUGLIELMO MANGIAPANE / POOL
the attack

Trump: "The Pope is weak." He posted an image of himself as Jesus. Leo: "I'm not afraid of him." Iran expresses solidarity with the pontiff.

The US President is unrestrained over Truth: "I don't like it at all." Mattarella and Meloni express their solidarity with the Holy Father.
epa12885597 President of the opposition Tisza Party Peter Magyar holds a press conference during the party's election night watch event after the closing of the polling stations for the general election in Budapest, Hungary, 12 April 2026. EPA/Tibor Illyes HUNGARY OUT
epa12885597 President of the opposition Tisza Party Peter Magyar holds a press conference during the party's election night watch event after the closing of the polling stations for the general election in Budapest, Hungary, 12 April 2026. EPA/Tibor Illyes HUNGARY OUT
the vote

The Orban era ends after 16 years, with Hungary winning the election: "Thank you, Hungary, we've made history."

Record voter turnout, the pro-European leader will be able to count on a large majority. Schlein, Renzi, and Calenda are celebrating in Italy.
A sinistra Viktor Orban, a destra Peter Magyar (Ansa)
A sinistra Viktor Orban, a destra Peter Magyar (Ansa)
elections

Polls open in Hungary, the anti-Orban dream and Magyar's appeal: "Every vote counts."

The vote could end Viktor Orban's sixteen-year reign. Record turnout at midday: nearly 55%.
Donald Trump (foto Ansa)
Donald Trump (foto Ansa)
The war

Talks fail, Trump: "Naval blockade of Hormuz." Tehran: "Ridiculous."

The tycoon: "No one who pays an illegal toll will have free passage at sea." But Iran is deploying special forces.
Il presidente russo Vladimir Putin (Foto Ansa)
Il presidente russo Vladimir Putin (Foto Ansa)
The other front

War in Ukraine: Russian attack on Odessa before truce

A few hours after the decision to stop Orthodox Easter
Il vicepresidente Usa JD Vance, il premier pakistano Shehbaz Sharif e il presidente del Parlamento iraniano Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (Ansa)
Il vicepresidente Usa JD Vance, il premier pakistano Shehbaz Sharif e il presidente del Parlamento iraniano Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (Ansa)
The crisis in the Middle East

US-Iran Face-Off: Tehran: "Excessive Demands on Hormuz"

A second round of talks will be held in Islamabad: representing Iran are Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Araghchi, while representing the US are Vice President Vance with Witkoff and Kushner.
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
space

Artemis II Mission Accomplished: Orion Capsule Splashes Down, Crew Returns Home

The splashdown off the coast of California. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman: "An incredible moment." Trump: "The next step is Mars."
transportation

EU airports: "If Hormuz doesn't reopen within three weeks, there will be a systemic fuel shortage, putting summer tourism at risk."

ACI Europe's letter to the EU Commission: "Stocks are running low." The price has doubled since the war began, going from $750 to $1,573 a ton.
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
The emergency

Fuel shortages: Flights in Europe are on high alert: "Only two airlines have 90-day reserves."

With current jet fuel expected to run out between the second and third week of May, Europe's strategic reserves risk being insufficient to allow flights in the height of summer in several areas.
Netanyahu e Trump (foto Ansa)
Netanyahu e Trump (foto Ansa)
Middle East

Trump warns Iran: "Without a deal, we'll attack again. We're loading ships with weapons and ammunition."

The truce falters, as the IDF continues to strike Lebanon. Only one ship passed through the Strait of Hormuz today.
epa12874056 Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting to discuss the situation in Dagestan hit by severe flood via videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia, 07 April 2026. EPA/ALEXANDER KAZAKOV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
epa12874056 Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting to discuss the situation in Dagestan hit by severe flood via videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia, 07 April 2026. EPA/ALEXANDER KAZAKOV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
the conflict

Putin announces a ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter: "Kiev should follow suit."

A weekend of respite will begin at 3pm Italian time on Saturday 11th April and will continue until midnight the following day
Insularità
L'esibizione live di Manuella (foto ufficio stampa)
L'esibizione live di Manuella (foto ufficio stampa)

Sardinian Manuella among the 16 finalists of the 37th Musicultura

The song "Undi è l'amori?" will be part of the festival's compilation.