Italy

L'esterno del Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare di Messina, MuMe, 16 agosto 2026. Clamoroso furto d'arte nella serata del 15 agosto al MuMe. I ladri sono riusciti a introdursi all'interno delle sale espositive eludendo i sistemi di allarme e le protezioni di sicurezza, riuscendo a sottrarre dei capolavori attribuiti al maestro Antonello da Messina. ANSA/CARMELO IMBESI
L'esterno del Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare di Messina, MuMe, 16 agosto 2026. Clamoroso furto d'arte nella serata del 15 agosto al MuMe. I ladri sono riusciti a introdursi all'interno delle sale espositive eludendo i sistemi di allarme e le protezioni di sicurezza, riuscendo a sottrarre dei capolavori attribuiti al maestro Antonello da Messina. ANSA/CARMELO IMBESI
The investigations

Massive theft of works by Antonello da Messina: the van used by the thieves has been found.

The suspect is a foreign gang, and the hunt is on for the ringleader. Investigators are examining local surveillance cameras, including those working at the museum.
Manuel Bortuzzo e, a destra, la carrozzina danneggiata
Manuel Bortuzzo e, a destra, la carrozzina danneggiata
The complaint

Wheelchair damaged during air transport, Manuel Bortuzzo fumes: "Wheelchairs are our legs."

It is unacceptable for swimmers that in 2026 essential aids are treated superficially
Tania Terrin (foto via Ansa)
Tania Terrin (foto via Ansa)
The drama

Venice, man kills ex-girlfriend, then takes his own life. In April, he attempted to strangle her, and she reported him.

The victim, 39-year-old Tania Terrin, expressed her despair: "We've been to the police seven times."
L'avvocato Arturo Cola (foto Ansa)
L'avvocato Arturo Cola (foto Ansa)
the statements

Lavitola from prison: "The attack was my own choice. Ranucci is a brother, and I regret having gotten him into trouble."

The lawyer: "We're evaluating whether it's necessary to supplement the August 12th confession in preparation for the preliminary hearing." Meanwhile, the journalist announces he'll file lawsuits over the publication of the salaries of Report journalists: "These figures are false and inflated."
Venice

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
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
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."
Massimo Boldi (foto Ansa)
Massimo Boldi (foto Ansa)
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
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
Il pronto soccorso dell'ospedale Annunziata di Cosenza
Il pronto soccorso dell'ospedale Annunziata di Cosenza
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
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.
Ambulanza
Ambulanza
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)
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.
Palio di Siena (foto Ansa)
Palio di Siena (foto Ansa)
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
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)
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
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
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.
Insularità
Maurizio De Giovanni (foto ansa)
Maurizio De Giovanni (foto ansa)

Authors on the Coast, grand finale with Giuseppe Cruciani and Maurizio De Giovanni

In Porto Cervo, there is great anticipation for two important figures of the national literary scene interviewed by Fulvio Giuliani.