Italy

the extension

The new Fuel Decree has been approved: diesel excise duty cuts until September 5th.

The Council of Ministers approved a new measure to contain price increases. The measure will cost around €130 million. After its expiration, the focus will be on "selective income-based support."
Marco Cappato, Mina Welby e l'associazione Luca Coscioni durante la consegna in Cassazione di una proposta di legge di iniziativa popolare per la legalizzazione dell'eutanasia (Ansa)
Marco Cappato, Mina Welby e l'associazione Luca Coscioni durante la consegna in Cassazione di una proposta di legge di iniziativa popolare per la legalizzazione dell'eutanasia (Ansa)
the case

In Lombardy, the first assisted suicide managed by the health service

This is Domenico Zuccarella, 59 years old, who suffered from progressive multiple sclerosis.
Ansa
Ansa
Economy

Fuel prices: Italians spent an extra 1.8 billion on holidays

Confesercenti: "Structural intervention is needed."
the interview

Fuel prices are high, economist Andrea Monticini says, "Reducing consumption is necessary. Austerity is necessary."

The Catholic University professor analyzes the shock in gasoline and diesel prices. "Discounts and bonuses only mask the problem. We need targeted aid for the most vulnerable and austerity for the rest."
the eagle

4-year-old girl dies after being hit by a motorcycle

The rescuers' attempts to resuscitate him were in vain and lasted over an hour.
in Liguria

Lifeguard drowns with the man he was rescuing

The tragedy occurred in the Savona area. The man had already saved the victim's wife, then dived in again.
Treviso

Little girl falls from a building: she is in critical condition

The five-year-old girl was at home with her parents. She then fell from the fifth floor, but was arrested by a balcony ten meters below.
epa12506902 A student (L) receives diphtheria and tetanus immunization injections during the School Children Immunization Month (BIAS) program at Methodist School, in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, 06 November 2025. School immunization programs are conducted by schools in collaboration with the Public Health Service Center to increase immunity and prevent several infectious diseases, such as diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis). EPA/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK
epa12506902 A student (L) receives diphtheria and tetanus immunization injections during the School Children Immunization Month (BIAS) program at Methodist School, in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, 06 November 2025. School immunization programs are conducted by schools in collaboration with the Public Health Service Center to increase immunity and prevent several infectious diseases, such as diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis). EPA/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK
Palermo

Baby girl dies of diphtheria: parents sue hospitals

The family, under investigation for manslaughter, accuse the health facilities of having diagnosed the little girl with "wrong pathologies"
epa12506899 A health worker prepares the diphtheria vaccine during the School Children Immunization Month (BIAS) program at Methodist School, in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, 06 November 2025. School immunization programs are conducted by schools in collaboration with the Public Health Service Center to increase immunity and prevent several infectious diseases, such as diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis). EPA/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK
epa12506899 A health worker prepares the diphtheria vaccine during the School Children Immunization Month (BIAS) program at Methodist School, in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, 06 November 2025. School immunization programs are conducted by schools in collaboration with the Public Health Service Center to increase immunity and prevent several infectious diseases, such as diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis). EPA/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK
the story

A baby girl dies in Palermo: diphtheria confirmed. The ISS says, "Thanks to the vaccine, 2 million cases have been prevented each year."

The National Institute of Health (ISS) after the tests: "Samples from the little girl tested positive for Corynebacterium diphtheriae."
L'arrivo del Presidente della Repubblica Italiana Sergio Mattarella a Amatrice all'interno del parco pubblico Don Minozzi per la deposizione di una corona in memoria delle vittime del terremoto2 agosto 2017 ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI
L'arrivo del Presidente della Repubblica Italiana Sergio Mattarella a Amatrice all'interno del parco pubblico Don Minozzi per la deposizione di una corona in memoria delle vittime del terremoto2 agosto 2017 ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI
the head of state

Mattarella in Amatrice, ten years after the earthquake: "Reconstruction must be completed quickly."

These dramatic events, the President states, serve as a "warning of the need to strengthen prevention mechanisms".
Un distributore (foto Ansa)
Un distributore (foto Ansa)
The price increases

Fuel price hike: Government extends excise duty discount, but only for one day

Twenty-four more hours to combat a crisis that won't wait: further measures are being considered.
Un'ambulanza (foto Ansa)
Un'ambulanza (foto Ansa)
the tragedy

Car crashes into a plane tree: 11-year-old girl dies, her little sister is in critical condition

The car driven by the father went off the road and was destroyed on impact. Long attempts to resuscitate the eldest daughter were unsuccessful. The youngest, 4, is hospitalized in critical condition.
Il rapper Tony Boy (foto Ansa)
Il rapper Tony Boy (foto Ansa)
Milan

Tony Boy arrested for drugs and a gun in his home: the rapper conducts a search live on social media.

The 26-year-old singer with a million followers was taken to San Vittore prison.
Palermo

Baby girl dies of diphtheria, parents under investigation; cousin also tests positive but is vaccinated and doing well.

Manslaughter investigation: They decided not to vaccinate the little girl because they believed vaccinations caused autism. Thus, a disease eradicated thanks to vaccines has returned.
Esplosione in una palazzina a Perugia (foto Ansa - Gasperini)
Esplosione in una palazzina a Perugia (foto Ansa - Gasperini)
the emergency

An explosion in a Perugia apartment building causes the roof to collapse, injuring two people, and in critical condition for one woman.

The worst off was a 47-year-old woman who lived in the apartment where the explosion occurred on the fourth floor and was found in the garden.
Il sacerdote colpito dal malore fatale (foto Ansa)
Il sacerdote colpito dal malore fatale (foto Ansa)
Campobasso

A 47-year-old priest dies in front of the faithful after suffering a fatal illness while celebrating Mass.

The local community expresses its condolences: "A moment of deep sorrow."
Vigili del fuoco (foto Ansa)
Vigili del fuoco (foto Ansa)
Rescue in action

Perugia, explosion in a building: the roof collapses, involving people.

Massive explosion in a four-story building, firefighters on site
Frana in Val Brembana (foto via Ansa)
Frana in Val Brembana (foto via Ansa)
Weather forecast

Italy gripped by severe weather: downpours, tornadoes, and lightning strikes lash central and northern Italy.

Lombardy will declare a state of emergency, with 350 evacuated. In Piedmont, firefighters responded to 260 calls for flooding and fallen trees. Liguria was hit by winds from west to east, and a tourist was injured in Florence.
Un'ambulanza (foto Ansa)
Un'ambulanza (foto Ansa)
In the Potenza area

57-year-old woman found dead at home with severe facial injuries: son confesses

The thirty-year-old was arrested after a long interrogation
Insularità
(foto San Giuseppe Calasanzio)
(foto San Giuseppe Calasanzio)

Cagliari holds a mass in memory of Saint Joseph Calasanzio, but his church remains unusable.

A friend of Galileo Galilei and Tommaso Campanella, in 1597 he founded the first free public school in Europe for the children of the less well-off families.