World

the ban

Australia becomes the first country in the world to ban social media for children under 16.

Account ban: companies face millions in fines for violations
epa12579400 Brigitte Macron stands prior welcoming Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and his wife Ana Maslac Plenkovic (not pictured) at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, 08 December 2025. EPA/YOAN VALAT
epa12579400 Brigitte Macron stands prior welcoming Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and his wife Ana Maslac Plenkovic (not pictured) at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, 08 December 2025. EPA/YOAN VALAT
Paris

"Bad s**t": Brigitte Macron's slam of feminist activists sparks controversy in France.

The first lady supported actor Ary Abittain, who was the target of a protest during a performance. The video went viral.
the statements

Trump: "Ukraine needs elections; it's no longer a democracy. Zelensky is using war to avoid voting."

Europe? "Decadent nations, led by weak leaders. I would support Orban."
Volodymyr Zelensky e papa Leone XIV a Castel Gandolfo (Ansa)
Volodymyr Zelensky e papa Leone XIV a Castel Gandolfo (Ansa)
the war

EU leaders: "Ukraine's sovereignty must be respected": Zelensky to the Pope

"Firm support for Kiev, the first line of defense for Europe and the Union."
La copertina del report di Rsf
La copertina del report di Rsf
the report

67 journalists killed in 2025: "Almost half in the Gaza Strip"

Reporters Without Borders' annual report released: "The death toll continues to rise."
Volodymyr Zelensky, Keir Starmer, Friedrich Merz e Emmanuel Macron (Ansa)
Volodymyr Zelensky, Keir Starmer, Friedrich Merz e Emmanuel Macron (Ansa)
the war

Moscow: "It's time for the EU to listen to Trump and save Europe." Von der Leyen: "Supporting Kiev is crucial."

Russian presidential advisor Dmitriev in a post: "Biden has pushed you down the wrong path." In London, the "willing" will meet with Zelensky.
the earthquake

Powerful earthquake in Japan: tsunami warning issued

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck northern Italy.
UN ANNO SENZA ASSAD, LA SIRIA DI SHARAA RIMANE DIVISA
UN ANNO SENZA ASSAD, LA SIRIA DI SHARAA RIMANE DIVISA
Foreign Affairs

A year without Assad, Sharaa calls on Syrians to rebuild.

Celebrations in Damascus, the president "praised the sacrifices and heroism of the fighters."
Il Governo parla anche di «10 feriti a Oddar Meanchey e Preah Vihear»
Il Governo parla anche di «10 feriti a Oddar Meanchey e Preah Vihear»
Foreign Affairs

Cambodia: At least four civilians killed in Thai airstrikes

The government also speaks of "10 injured in Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear"
Donald Trump e Vladimir Putin (Ansa)
Donald Trump e Vladimir Putin (Ansa)
Ukraine

Trump disappointed with Zelensky: "He didn't consider the peace proposal."

The US president: "They like it, I think Russia agrees."
Immagine simbolo (EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI)
Immagine simbolo (EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI)
the drama

Fire at a nightclub in Goa, India, kills at least 25.

Among the victims of the fire at the "Birch" there are also four tourists and 14 members of staff
Sudan, immagine d'archivio (Ansa/Epa)
Sudan, immagine d'archivio (Ansa/Epa)
civil war

Blood and fear in Sudan: 50 dead in a raid on a kindergarten, 33 of them children

According to UN data, more than 41,000 people have been displaced since the beginning of November. Attacks against civilians, schools, and hospitals are increasing.
Elon Musk (Ansa)
Elon Musk (Ansa)
the clash

Musk after X's fine: "The EU should be abolished, sovereignty should return to individual states."

The owner of the IT giant, fined €120 million, attacks the Union: "This way, governments can better represent their citizens."
Il confine dell'area interdetta di Chernobyl
Il confine dell'area interdetta di Chernobyl
the emergency

IAEA raises alarm over Chernobyl: "The nuclear facility was damaged by a drone attack."

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): "The nuclear site's cladding must be repaired urgently; it has lost its containment capacity."
Guido Crosetto (ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI)
Guido Crosetto (ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI)
the chessboard

Crosetto: "Trump has made it clear that he doesn't need the EU to fight China."

The Defense Minister: "The president has only accelerated an irreversible process."
Vladimir Putin (Ansa)
Vladimir Putin (Ansa)
the war

Russian airstrikes on Kiev. The US approves the sale of missiles to Italy worth over $300 million.

Massive attacks by Moscow forces also in the Chernihiv region
Il valico
Il valico
foreign

Israel again closes Egyptian border crossings with the Strip

As happens every Friday now: "Party in the countries of the area"
X (foto Ansa)
X (foto Ansa)
the commission

EU fines X €120 million, the first for digital services violations

Transparency obligations under the regulation have been violated
Brest

Drones fly over French nuclear submarine base, artillery responds

The battalion protecting the Ile Longue site "carried out several anti-drone shots."
the war

Putin: "Kiev must withdraw from Donbass or we will take it by force. A deal? Difficult."

The Russian president has criticized NATO and offered conciliatory words toward Trump, who is easing sanctions on the oil giant Lukoil.
Insularità

Cagliari, solidarity takes center stage at the school on Via Stoccolma

Students and the Evangelion group support the diocesan Caritas.