World

Vladimir Putin (Epa-Kremlin)
Vladimir Putin (Epa-Kremlin)
the conflict

Moscow: "Putin's residence attacked, retaliation ready"

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: "Drones neutralized in Novgorod"
Giorgia Meloni con Volodymyr Zelensky (Ansa-Palazzo Chigi)
Giorgia Meloni con Volodymyr Zelensky (Ansa-Palazzo Chigi)
Chigi Palace

Extension of aid to Ukraine: green light from the Cabinet

The Meloni government approves the decree to continue supporting Kiev in the war against Russia.
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
the provision

UK moves to halt live lobster boiling: Italian animal rights activists rejoice

The decision comes after the recognition of the ability of these animals to feel pain and suffering
Taiwan Air Force Mirage 2000 (Ansa)
Taiwan Air Force Mirage 2000 (Ansa)
high voltage

China: "Military maneuvers begin around Taiwan, unification blockade doomed to failure."

Taipei: "89 Chinese military aircraft and 28 vessels spotted near the island."
Donald Trump e Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida (EPA)
Donald Trump e Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida (EPA)
towards peace

Trump tries, but there's no breakthrough. US pressure: Donbass to Moscow and guarantees for Ukraine.

A new round of talks with the Europeans in January. Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago: "We have a 90% understanding, we're moving in the right direction."
US President Donald Trump welcomes Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 28, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
US President Donald Trump welcomes Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 28, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
the live broadcast

Zelensky at Mar-A-Lago, Trump: "We're in the final phase." After the talks, a meeting with European leaders will follow.

First, the phone call with Putin: "A constructive call." Moscow: "Now a courageous decision on Donbass from Kiev."
La Torre Eiffel (foto Ansa)
La Torre Eiffel (foto Ansa)
France

Forty arrests for setting off fireworks near the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Fear on the Trocadéro esplanade, an investigation opened
Elezioni in Myanmar (foto Ansa/Epa)
Elezioni in Myanmar (foto Ansa/Epa)
The elections

Myanmar goes to the polls after the coup: even the head of the military junta cast his ballot.

The regime tries to legitimize itself through the vote, but without any real opponents
Neve a New York (foto Ansa)
Neve a New York (foto Ansa)
USA

New York snowstorm: Thousands of flights canceled, state of emergency declared

Almost 11 cm of white blanket in a few hours over the Big Apple, the highest amount since 2022
Zelensky e Trump nel loro incontro a Washington (foto Ansa/Epa)
Zelensky e Trump nel loro incontro a Washington (foto Ansa/Epa)
United States

Zelensky and Trump hold a new peace meeting. Putin: "Without an agreement, we will use force."

Face-to-face at 7:00 PM Italian time (1:00 PM local time) at Mar-a-Lago, Florida, followed by a call with the Europeans. Von der Leyen: "Preserve Ukraine's sovereignty."
Immagine simbolo (Ansa)
Immagine simbolo (Ansa)
Bad weather

Japan: Massive pileup during snowstorm leaves two dead and 26 injured

67 vehicles involved, highway closed north of Tokyo
Ukraine

A new corruption scandal has erupted in Kiev, involving MPs. Chaos erupts in Parliament, and searches are prevented.

NABU agents detained by security services, the case erupts while Zelensky is en route to the US
La firma
La firma
Foreign Affairs

Thailand and Cambodia agree to an immediate ceasefire.

For the conflict that has caused dozens of deaths and a million displaced people in just three weeks
Foreign Affairs

Zelensky: "Russian strikes demonstrate that Moscow doesn't want peace."

The Ukrainian president: "Nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles have been launched since last night."
Esercito israeliano, immagine simbolo (Foto Ansa)
Esercito israeliano, immagine simbolo (Foto Ansa)
Lebanon

Blue Line: Israeli Army Injures UN Peacekeeper

The patrol was inspecting a checkpoint when it was hit
Perry Archangelo Bamonte 1960-2025 (Foto sito band)
Perry Archangelo Bamonte 1960-2025 (Foto sito band)
Mourning

Farewell to Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist of The Cure.

He died at the age of 65 after an illness
epa12308456 US President Donald Trump greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, Washington, DC, USA, 18 August 2025. President Trump is meeting with European leaders and President Zelensky to discuss the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. EPA/WILL OLIVER
epa12308456 US President Donald Trump greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, Washington, DC, USA, 18 August 2025. President Trump is meeting with European leaders and President Zelensky to discuss the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. EPA/WILL OLIVER
the war in Ukraine

Guarantees and territories: the 20 points of the US-Kiev plan

Donbass and Zaporizhzhia among the issues to be resolved between Trump and Zelensky
Papa Leone XIV in Piazza San Pietro (Ansa - Epa/Vatican Media)
Papa Leone XIV in Piazza San Pietro (Ansa - Epa/Vatican Media)
Vatican

St. Stephen's Day, Pope Leo's Angelus: "Anyone who believes in peace today is ridiculed."

The Pontiff: "Christians have no enemies, but brothers and sisters, who remain such even when they don't understand each other."
the war

Zelensky and Trump meet on Sunday: "Significant progress toward peace"

The two leaders will meet at Mar-a-Lago, while Moscow says it is "ready to sign a mutual non-aggression pact with NATO countries."
epa12604091 US President Donald Trump stops to speak to the media as he prepares to depart on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 19 December 2025. EPA/WILL OLIVER / POOL
epa12604091 US President Donald Trump stops to speak to the media as he prepares to depart on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 19 December 2025. EPA/WILL OLIVER / POOL
the announcement

The US launches an attack against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria, Trump: "They killed innocent Christians."

The operation in the northwestern area of the country was launched "at the request of the Nigerian government"
Insularità
Tyrrhenian Link (foto Terna)
Tyrrhenian Link (foto Terna)

Terna: installation of the western branch of the Tyrrhenian Link completed

In just over three months, approximately 480 km of submarine cable was laid between Termini Imerese (Palermo) and Terra Mala (Quartu).