Italy

People pray in front the statue of John Paul II in front the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized, in Rome, Italy, 14 October 2026. According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV is recovering in hospital following a successful thoracic surgery on 13 October to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, during which doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. ANSA/FABIO FRUSTACI
People pray in front the statue of John Paul II in front the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized, in Rome, Italy, 14 October 2026. According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV is recovering in hospital following a successful thoracic surgery on 13 October to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, during which doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. ANSA/FABIO FRUSTACI
Rome

Pope Leo's recovery is underway; he concelebrated Mass in a room at Gemelli Hospital: "He's in good spirits."

Physiotherapy and lunch, the doctors' report: "Normal values and regular progress."
the operation

He falls off his bike and loses the brake lever, years after the pain: it was stuck in his back

Complex surgery for a 13-year-old at Bambino Gesù Hospital
Angela Taccia, difensore di Sempio, all'esterno del tribunale di Pavia per l'incidente probatorio nell'inchiesta su Andrea Sempio, Pavia (Garlasco), 18 dicembre 2025. ANSA/ PAVIA PRESS/PAOLO TORRES
Angela Taccia, difensore di Sempio, all'esterno del tribunale di Pavia per l'incidente probatorio nell'inchiesta su Andrea Sempio, Pavia (Garlasco), 18 dicembre 2025. ANSA/ PAVIA PRESS/PAOLO TORRES
Garlasco crime

Sempio's defense: "The polka dot print is a size 39, too small for his foot." But also for Stasi's.

The suspect will not make any statements or be questioned, the chosen defense line is limited to the filing of five "counter-consultations"
the turning point

The minicar gang, the attackers are minors: "We had fun like this."

The alleged perpetrators of numerous incidents live in the Monteverde and Testaccio neighborhoods. One is the son of a Carabiniere.
Council of Ministers

The new Highway Code has been approved. Fines, motorcycles, and e-bikes: what's changed?

Some lighter penalties are expected, but there's a significant penalty for driving without third-party insurance. The age limit for truck drivers is raised to 70.
Papa Leone XIV (foto Ansa/Lami)
Papa Leone XIV (foto Ansa/Lami)
the pontiff

Pope Leo underwent surgery: "The operation was successful."

A lung nodule was removed from the Holy Father: "The operation was carried out on schedule and as expected."
the yellow

Liliana Resinovich: DNA from an unknown man found on her clothes

The investigating judge's experts in the investigation into the woman found dead in Trieste in 2021: there is also another type of soil on the soles of the shoes
Una immagine del traghetto Moby Prince dopo l'incendio causato dalla collisione con la petroliera Agip Abruzzo, Livorno 12 aprile 1991 ANSA ARCHIVIO
Una immagine del traghetto Moby Prince dopo l'incendio causato dalla collisione con la petroliera Agip Abruzzo, Livorno 12 aprile 1991 ANSA ARCHIVIO
the Italian mystery

Moby Prince, Onorato: "External causes, but not fog or human error." He relaunches the bomb hypothesis.

The shipowner, before the commission of inquiry, does not rule out the possibility of a bomb explosion in the tragedy that cost the lives of 140 people (26 Sardinians): "Did the bow fall off? If so, the order to turn to starboard was given." Then the ship struck the Agip Abruzzo oil tanker.
Ilaria Salis arriva in tribunale per il processo di appello per i licenziamenti dei suoi collaboratori, Milano, 12 ottobre 2026 ANSA / MOURAD BALTI TOUATI
Ilaria Salis arriva in tribunale per il processo di appello per i licenziamenti dei suoi collaboratori, Milano, 12 ottobre 2026 ANSA / MOURAD BALTI TOUATI
the verdict

Ilaria Salis's conviction in the case against her former collaborators has been overturned: "I'm satisfied."

The Court of Appeals grants the lawyers' request, requiring the proceedings to be retried: €300,000 at stake.
The case

Ranucci packs his boxes and leaves the Report editorial team: "A 20-year relationship is over."

The host: "I have no regrets. Transforming pain into resilience is what I'll do."
The drama

Mountain chalet fire: owner found charred to death

Firefighters worked for hours to put out the flames
The wait

Lung nodule: Leo XIV at Gemelli Hospital undergoes surgery

Optimism in the Vatican: "The Pope is in good spirits." Appointments suspended until October 20th.
Matteo Salvini ANSA/MOURAD BALTI TOUATI
Matteo Salvini ANSA/MOURAD BALTI TOUATI
The move

The League is shaking, and Salvini resigns as secretary: "It's necessary to run again."

And announces the political secretariat and changes in the symbol
Milan

A newborn baby was abandoned in a bag on the street: a passerby heard his cries and is now in critical condition.

The child was found by chance by a woman who was walking her dog, and received emergency assistance.
La presidente del Consiglio, Giorgia Meloni all'Assemblea di Assolombarda, Milano, 12 ottobre 2026. ANSA/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO
La presidente del Consiglio, Giorgia Meloni all'Assemblea di Assolombarda, Milano, 12 ottobre 2026. ANSA/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO
the intervention

Meloni: "We need structural responses on energy. Italy isn't in Europe to always say yes."

The Prime Minister at the Assolombarda assembly in Milan: "Either we make long-term decisions or we risk being left at the mercy of the emergency."
Papa Leone in Pizza San Pietro (foto Ansa/Lami)
Papa Leone in Pizza San Pietro (foto Ansa/Lami)
The Pontiff

Pope Leo and the lung nodule: "It emerged during routine checks."

The Vatican press office's statement: "There were no symptoms such as inflammation that required investigation."
Fabrizio Corona ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI
Fabrizio Corona ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI
Milan

Fabrizio Corona attacked: the former celebrity photographer was threatened with a screwdriver and robbed.

The robbery took place yesterday afternoon outside his home. He took €400 and suffered minor bruises. Investigators are analyzing surveillance cameras in the area.
Papa Leone XIV (foto Ansa/Lami)
Papa Leone XIV (foto Ansa/Lami)
Vatican

The Pope's announcement at the Angelus: "I have a nodule in my lung, I'm undergoing surgery."

Leo XIV reveals to the faithful the discovery of an early, well-localized mass. Surgery to remove it has already been scheduled for the next few days.
Auto nella voragine - Foto Ansa
Auto nella voragine - Foto Ansa
bad weather

The road suddenly opens, car sinks into the sinkhole

Extensive damage and fears after torrential rains hit the province of Reggio Calabria. The mayor of San Lorenzo said: "The situation is dramatic." A rescue plan has been activated.
the tragedy

Seven-month pregnant woman dies with her son after being discharged from hospital.

Greta Astarita, a thirty-three-year-old from Castellamare di Stabia, was sent home after feeling unwell. Then the situation escalated.
Insularità

Narbolia, controversy over the town's cleanup after the Santa Reparata festival.

The debate was triggered by an (anonymous) post