World

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the emergency

The United States officially enters shutdown

Hundreds of thousands of public employees will be laid off. There is currently no solution in sight to the budget impasse.
La Flotilla in mare verso Gaza
La Flotilla in mare verso Gaza
Gaza

Israel ready for battle at sea, operation against flotilla on Yom Kippur day

The arrival of the boats is expected on the night between Wednesday and Thursday, coinciding with the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
La Life Support di Emergency, che sta accompagnando la Global Sumud Flotilla (Ansa)
La Life Support di Emergency, che sta accompagnando la Global Sumud Flotilla (Ansa)
middle East

Meloni's appeal: "The Flotilla must stop; if it does, it will jeopardize the U.S. peace plan."

The Prime Minister: "Many would be happy to use any pretext to undermine the fragile balance we've achieved."
Middle East

Gaza, Trump's ultimatum: "Hamas has three to four days to accept the peace plan."

Among the new developments that have emerged, the US president will lead the new transition mechanism
epa12416623 Leaflets dropped by the Israeli army above Al Shifa Hospital warn people in Gaza during an Israeli military operation in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, 30 September 2025. More than 66,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since October 2023, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, and about 1,200 Israelis have been killed since the launch of an Israeli military campaign in response to a cross-border attack by Hamas on 07 October 2023. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER
epa12416623 Leaflets dropped by the Israeli army above Al Shifa Hospital warn people in Gaza during an Israeli military operation in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, 30 September 2025. More than 66,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since October 2023, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, and about 1,200 Israelis have been killed since the launch of an Israeli military campaign in response to a cross-border attack by Hamas on 07 October 2023. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER
Middle East

What the 20-point plan for Gaza entails: the "Board of Peace" to Trump and Blair

Immediate end to war, demilitarized Gaza Strip, hostages freed within 72 hours, and a transitional body
Some members of Global Sumud Flotilla about to leave from the port of San Giovanni Li Cuti in Catania headed to Gaza, 25 September 2025. ANSA/ORIETTA SCARDINO
Some members of Global Sumud Flotilla about to leave from the port of San Giovanni Li Cuti in Catania headed to Gaza, 25 September 2025. ANSA/ORIETTA SCARDINO
the mission

The Flotilla toward Gaza, the danger zone ever closer. And the IDF: "It was funded by Hamas, we have proof."

"The possibility of stopping in Cyprus," say the Italians on board, "or any other changes to the route were never considered. Everyone, of course, is free to disembark."
epa12414836 US President Donald Trump (L) welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) to the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 29 September 2025. Trump is planning to press Netanyahu to accept a peace deal to end Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza and for Hamas to free their remaining hostages. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO
epa12414836 US President Donald Trump (L) welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) to the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 29 September 2025. Trump is planning to press Netanyahu to accept a peace deal to end Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza and for Hamas to free their remaining hostages. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO
Middle East

Trump meets Netanyahu: "The Gaza Strip is deradicalized and redeveloped for Palestinians."

The Israeli Prime Minister visits the US President at the White House, who presents a 20-point plan: "Hostages freed within 72 hours."
The Global Sumud Flotilla (foto Ansa/Epa)
The Global Sumud Flotilla (foto Ansa/Epa)
The point of view

Global Sumud Flotilla: Commitment to Peace and Duty of Caution

The humanitarian mission and the West's hesitations
La Flotilla
La Flotilla
The controversy

The Flotilla continues: "Helping Gaza is a duty, not a provocation."

Italian spokesperson Delia: "Pizzaballa can guarantee aid."
Gaza
Gaza
Middle East

Trump-Netanyahu meeting: Is an agreement on the Gaza plan nearing?

During talks with Kushner and Witkoff, a 21-point plan was outlined. The US and Israel are close to an agreement, but Hamas's approval is still lacking.
Maria Sandu
Maria Sandu
Elections

Moldova: Pro-Europeans win with over 50% of the vote

With over 99.5% of the votes counted, the results favor Maia Sandu's party, which surpasses the absolute majority.
Michigan, la chiesa in fiamme dopo la sparatoria (foto da X)
Michigan, la chiesa in fiamme dopo la sparatoria (foto da X)
United States

Mormon church shooting in Michigan: dead and injured, building ablaze

The attacker, a 40-year-old man, began shooting with an assault rifle and then set the scene ablaze. Trump: "Enough of this epidemic of violence."
The Global Sumud Flotilla (foto Ansa/Epa)
The Global Sumud Flotilla (foto Ansa/Epa)
The mission

Flotilla toward Gaza, Crosetto: "If they force the blockade, there's a risk of dramatic consequences." His response: "We're moving forward."

The Israeli Foreign Ministry: "This has nothing to do with aid; it's just provocation and serving Hamas."
La chiesa a Gaza distrutta dai raid israeliani
La chiesa a Gaza distrutta dai raid israeliani
Middle East

The Church to Netanyahu: "Israel is harming us, not the Palestinian Authority."

Representatives in the Holy Land deny the Prime Minister's statements at the UN
New flotilla departs Italy for Gaza
New flotilla departs Italy for Gaza
Foreign Affairs

Gaza, Tajani: "It's a risky mission, don't go." But the flotilla continues on.

The mission does not stop, the activists continue towards the Strip
Caccia in volo (Foto simbolo)
Caccia in volo (Foto simbolo)
Foreign Affairs

Poland, fighter jets in flight as a preventative measure

Russian missiles rained down on Ukraine overnight
Volodymyr Zelensky (foto Ansa/Epa)
Volodymyr Zelensky (foto Ansa/Epa)
the alarm

Zelensky: "Another 92 Russian drones heading to Poland, Italy next." Tajani denies this.

The Foreign Minister: "We are not a target, and if we were, we would be able to shoot them down."
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the decision

The Paralympic Committee readmits Russia and Belarus, sparking Kiev's ire: "Values have been betrayed."

Doors are open to participation in Milan-Cortina under national flags, but it will then be up to the individual international federations to decide
epaselect epa12407999 Internally displaced Palestinians walk as smoke rises following an Israeli air strike during an Israeli military operation in Tal Al Hawa neighbourhood in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, 26 September 2025. More than 65,400 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since October 2023, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, and about 1,200 Israelis have been killed since the launch of an Israeli military campaign in response to a cross-border attack by Hamas on 07 October 2023. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER
epaselect epa12407999 Internally displaced Palestinians walk as smoke rises following an Israeli air strike during an Israeli military operation in Tal Al Hawa neighbourhood in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, 26 September 2025. More than 65,400 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since October 2023, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, and about 1,200 Israelis have been killed since the launch of an Israeli military campaign in response to a cross-border attack by Hamas on 07 October 2023. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER
Middle East

Israeli media: "Hamas says yes to Trump's plan, releasing the hostages in exchange for withdrawing from the Gaza Strip." The denial.

The newspaper Haaretz reports this, citing its own sources, but the Palestinian organization denies it: "We haven't even received it."
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.
Insularità
epa12839482 Spanish rider Marc Marquez of the Ducati Lenovo Team reacts during qualifying for the MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix at the Ayrton Senna Circuit in Goiania, Brazil, 21 March 2026. EPA/Andre Borges
epa12839482 Spanish rider Marc Marquez of the Ducati Lenovo Team reacts during qualifying for the MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix at the Ayrton Senna Circuit in Goiania, Brazil, 21 March 2026. EPA/Andre Borges

Brazilian MotoGP: Marc Marquez wins the sprint

Decondo Di Giannantonio. Behind the Ducatis are the Aprilias of Martin and Bezzecchi.