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He suffocates his ex-partner, then returns home and takes his own life. She had reported him.

The femicide is thought to have occurred on August 15th, with the two bodies found late in the evening.

Il tufo bagnato in Piazza del Campo ANSA/CLAUDIO GIOVANNINI

The wait

Siena continues to rain, prompting another postponement of the Palio.

There will be no race today either due to bad weather

L'avvocato Arturto Cola prima di entrare in carcere a Rebibbia per un colloquio con Valter Lavitola, Roma, 17 agosto 2026. ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI

the case

Lavitola's lawyer: "A month and a half earlier, he warned Ranucci about the risk of attacks."

The lawyer: "We're evaluating whether to supplement the confession from August 12th. He doesn't want to recant, but he does want to clarify some points."

Forte dei Marmi

Fears for Massimo Boldi: he fell on the street and suffered a head injury, and was transferred to the hospital.

The actor was taken to Livorno, where he remains hospitalized for tests in the neurosurgery department.

La bandiera verde esposta dalle trifore del Palazzo Pubblico, il Municipio, comunica il rinvio della corsa

The stop

Rain in Siena, Palio postponed

Weather conditions prevent the Assunta from carrying out her career as usual

Cosenza

Woman beaten to death and left abandoned outside emergency room: her partner has been located.

The victim was Ornella Forastefano, 46. The Carabinieri are investigating.

Como course

She met a man at a nightclub in Milan: "He raped me."

The girl asked for help from a passerby who called for help: she was in a state of shock

Rimini

Failure to give way on the road leads to a fight: a man is stabbed in the leg.

The argument between two motorists: shouting and pushing, then the blow

Furto al museo, rubate opere di Antonello da Messina

Sicily

Sensational museum theft: works by Antonello da Messina stolen

The thieves managed to gain entry into the exhibition rooms by bypassing the alarm systems and security guards.

the drama

Tragedy in Benevento: Elderly man kills wife after argument

The 75-year-old man stabbed the woman, his age, with a knife. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful.

Valter Lavitola arriva in procura a Roma, 8 luglio 2026. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI (piazzale Clodio, tribunale, interrogatorio)

the attack

Investigators are investigating Lavitola's cell phones and PCs. Tavares: "I'll return to Italy."

The Prosecutor's Office is considering the next steps; Ranucci will be heard in September as a person informed of the facts.

Siena

Palio dell'Assunta: Horse-Jockey Pairings Officialized

The Onda contrada won the first race with Andrea Sanna. The Giraffa contrada won the second race with Elias Mannucci on Turbine.

Valter Lavitola esce dalla Procura di Roma da una uscita secondaria, Roma, 8 luglio 2026. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI

the case

The report on Ranucci has been submitted: now the decision from the Rai CEO.

The content is classified, but there's discontent among the top brass. It's a guessing game for a successor.

Le immagini dell'esplosione (foto da frame video)

In Colleferro

Fire and explosion at a munitions factory on the outskirts of Rome: firefighters in action

The accident in the powder pressing department, no injuries among the workers

Jockey Giovanni Atzeni aka Tittia of Aquila on Diodoro winning the historical horse race 'Palio di Siena' on Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy, 03 July 2026. The traditional horse races between 17 Siena city districts, postponed due to rain, was scheduled to take place on 02 July as the 'Palio di Provenzano' on the holiday of the Madonna of Provenzano and on 16 August 2026 as the 'Palio dell'Assunta' on the holiday of the Virgin Mary. ANSA/CLAUDIO GIOVANNINI

the career

Palio di Siena, horses assigned: the Wolf rejoices for Diodoro

The specimen has already won two out of three races. Aquila and Nicchio are also happy.

A sinistra Lavitola, a destra il luogo dell'attentato a Ranucci

The interrogation

Lavitola to the investigating judge: "I didn't ask for a bomb, but to fire four or five shots at Ranucci's house."

The fixer remains in prison: his request for house arrest was rejected.

I rilievi dei Carabinieri sul luogo dove Cosimo Quagliarella, 18 enne residente ad Andria, è stato gravemente ferito a coltellate nel corso di una rissa tra gruppi di giovani in piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII, 13 agosto 2026 Il ragazzo è poi deceduto all'ospedale di Bisceglie. ANSA / ufficio stampa Carabinieri Trani +++ UFFICIO STAMPA +++ FOTO NON IN VENDITA - DA USARE SOLO PER FINI GIORNALISTICI +++ NPK +++

the crime

Fight between youths: 18-year-old stabbed to death in back; suspect turns himself in

Violence erupted in Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII in Trani: the attacker is 17 years old.

consumers

Inflation at 2.9%, holiday prices skyrocket in July

Fuel prices are driving the cost of living, while the shopping cart is slowing. Restaurants and accommodations are up 3.4%.

The statements

Lavitola to the investigating judge: "I ordered the attack on Ranucci." The journalist's lawyer: "We are shocked."

Five-hour interrogation: "It was done for his own good and to increase the security level. Did he know? No comment."

The emergency

Catania, chaos in the skies due to the Etna eruption: 700 flights cancelled

Air travel suspended until August 14th

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Insularità

Swim around Sardinia and Corsica: Gabriele Catta's charity marathon stops in Orosei for Ferragosto.

The seventh stage started from Cala Mariolu with the aim of raising funds for rare diseases and international cooperation.

Giampaolo Porcu

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