Italy

Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
In the Mantua area

He showed up naked at the Carabinieri station and handed over hashish and cocaine: "Allah asked me to."

The incident occurred on New Year's Eve. The man stated that he had gotten rid of the clothes "because they had been purchased with drug dealing proceeds."
Jessica Pasqualon
Jessica Pasqualon
the ranking

Medicine: Over 22,000 candidates are eligible, but only 17,000 places are available, threatening a flood of appeals.

For University Minister Anna Maria Bernini, the results "are anything but a flop." The University Students' Union protested.
epa12636505 Mourners visit a tent sheltering flowers and candles left in tribute to the victims following a bar fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, 08 January 2026. Swiss authorities have confirmed 40 fatalities, mostly teenagers and young adults, and 116 severe injuries following a fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana. The blaze occurred in the early hours of New Year's Day. EPA/JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT
epa12636505 Mourners visit a tent sheltering flowers and candles left in tribute to the victims following a bar fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, 08 January 2026. Swiss authorities have confirmed 40 fatalities, mostly teenagers and young adults, and 116 severe injuries following a fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana. The blaze occurred in the early hours of New Year's Day. EPA/JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT
the massacre

Crans Montana: Rome Prosecutor's Office also investigating fire, injuries, and manslaughter

The managers of the Constellation will be heard by Swiss magistrates on Friday
Carabinieri (Ansa)
Carabinieri (Ansa)
Genoa

Her husband slashes her face with scissors, and she jumps off the balcony to save herself.

"I'll kill you, I'll kill you," the man screamed. The victim was hospitalized in serious condition, and neighbors called the police.
Il locale della famiglia Pisacane. Nei riquadri: Fabio, Andrea e, sotto, Gianluca (Ansa)
Il locale della famiglia Pisacane. Nei riquadri: Fabio, Andrea e, sotto, Gianluca (Ansa)
the reconstruction

Pisacane's brother shot: two assailants injured in car crash while fleeing Naples

A crash caused by ice on the way to Pescara: they are the brother and cousin of a girl who was scolded by 28-year-old Gianluca in his bar. Police are searching for three other accomplices.
Milan

Murder of Aurora Livoli: Peruvian man confesses: "I abused her, but I didn't think I killed her."

"I watched over her, thinking she was asleep. I realized she was dead the next day, watching TV."
Matilde Baldi (foto via Ansa)
Matilde Baldi (foto via Ansa)
Asti

Matilde Baldi died at 20 in an illegal car race: the driver of the Porsche that struck and killed her has been arrested.

The man, who was travelling at more than 200 km/h, had hit the car in which the young woman was travelling with her mother
Un'auto dei carabinieri a Roma
Un'auto dei carabinieri a Roma
the sentence

Carabiniere sentenced to three years for killing a thief in Rome

The soldier is accused of excessive negligence in the legitimate use of weapons: he had shot the criminal who fled after hitting his colleague in the chest with a screwdriver.
Il locale dei Quartieri Spagnoli della famiglia Pisacane. Nel tondo: Gianluca, fratello di Fabio (Ansa)
Il locale dei Quartieri Spagnoli della famiglia Pisacane. Nel tondo: Gianluca, fratello di Fabio (Ansa)
the operation

Pisacane's brother shot in Naples: the alleged attackers arrested in Pescara

Two are accused of attempted murder: they had taken refuge in Abruzzo at the home of relatives to try to escape the police, who were on their trail thanks to testimonies and cameras.
L'autobus su un fianco (foto Ansa)
L'autobus su un fianco (foto Ansa)
province of Frosinone

An elementary school bus overturns, causing fears for the seven children on board.

The accident was caused by a possible brake failure and high speed.
Alfonso Signorini (ANSA/MATTEO BAZZI)
Alfonso Signorini (ANSA/MATTEO BAZZI)
Milan

Signorini defends himself before prosecutors and denies the charges: "I have not committed any violence or extortion."

The journalist and host is under investigation following a complaint from former Big Brother VIP contestant Antonio Medugno.
L’arrivo del feretro durante i funerali di Riccardo Minghetti nella Chiesa di San Pietro e Paolo a Roma (Ansa)
L’arrivo del feretro durante i funerali di Riccardo Minghetti nella Chiesa di San Pietro e Paolo a Roma (Ansa)
the funerals

Crans-Montana: An emotional farewell to the six young Italian victims

Funerals for the Italian victims of the tragic New Year's Eve fires in Milan, Rome, Bologna, and Lugano. A minute's silence was held in schools.
Immagine simbolo (Ansa)
Immagine simbolo (Ansa)
in Campania

13-month-old baby bitten in the face by family pitbull

Fear in Scafati. The little boy was rushed to Santobono Hospital in Naples.
A destra la vittima, il capotreno Alessandro Ambrosio (Ansa)
A destra la vittima, il capotreno Alessandro Ambrosio (Ansa)
Bologna

Train conductor killed: the arrested man acted for "vile motives"

The Prosecutor's Office is ready to charge the 36-year-old Croatian man arrested for the murder of Alessandro Ambrosio with two aggravating circumstances. The victim's colleagues are on strike.
the anniversary

229 years of the Tricolor, Mattarella: "A symbol of unity, freedom, democracy, and cohesion."

Born on January 7, 1797, it was chosen as the flag of the new State and today embodies the values of the Constitution
Plaques bearing flags representing Switzerland, Romania, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, France, and Turkey were placed along with flowers and candles in tribute to the victims after the fire at the 'Le Constellation' bar and lounge, in Crans-Montana
Plaques bearing flags representing Switzerland, Romania, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, France, and Turkey were placed along with flowers and candles in tribute to the victims after the fire at the 'Le Constellation' bar and lounge, in Crans-Montana
Mourning

Crans-Montana, schools closed for a minute: silence for the students of La Constellation

In memory of Achille Barosi, Chiara Costanzo, Giovanni Tamburi, Emanuele Galeppini and Riccardo Minghetti
I primi 5 tagliandi della Lotteria Italia nel comunicato dell’Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli
I primi 5 tagliandi della Lotteria Italia nel comunicato dell’Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli
Luck

Italian Lottery: Lady Luck kisses Jerzu: a €1.5 million ticket.

The first ticket, worth €5 million, was sold in Rome. Prizes worth €20,000 were awarded in Cagliari (two), Villacidro, and La Maddalena.
A destra la vittima, il capotreno Alessandro Ambrosio (Ansa)
A destra la vittima, il capotreno Alessandro Ambrosio (Ansa)
the investigations

Jelenic Marin, wanted for the murder of train conductor Alessandro Ambrosio, arrested

Stopped by the State Police in Desenzano del Garda
Violence against women

Naples, beaten to a pulp by her ex: she dies after 10 days of agony.

It happened in the Caserta area, the victim was 33 years old
Il post di Dipiazza
Il post di Dipiazza
online

The mayor of Trieste posts a photo of Schlein dressed as Befana, sparking controversy.

The photomontage goes viral and sparks a barrage of reactions. The Friuli Venezia Giulia Democratic Party (PD) states, "It embodies right-wing culture."
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).