1️⃣ Orbán Meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met Pope Leo XIV for a private audience lasting nearly an hour. The talks focused on family, education, and support for vulnerable Christian communities. They also discussed the war in Ukraine and the Middle East. Orbán will next meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome.
Source: Hungary today
2️⃣ Survey Reveals Italian Fatigue Over Ukraine War
Nearly three years into the war in Ukraine, Italians are showing growing disillusionment. A survey by Only Numbers found that 41.9% believe President Volodymyr Zelensky should have accepted Donald Trump’s proposal to cede the Donbass to Russia in exchange for peace. For most, it’s seen as a painful but necessary step to end a conflict with no clear way out.
Source: La stampa
3️⃣ Rome crash on Cristoforo Colombo: new details on Beatrice Bellucci’s death
Investigators are assessing whether an illegal street race caused the high-speed collision that killed 20-year-old Beatrice Bellucci in Rome. The BMW driver and passenger involved are now suspects for manslaughter by dangerous driving, while police review CCTV and phone data to verify claims that a third car fled the scene.
Source: Corriere della Sera
4️⃣ Mattarella opens AIRC Research Days, urges sustained commitment to cancer science
President Sergio Mattarella inaugurated the national “Giorni della Ricerca” week, organised by the Italian Association for Cancer Research, calling for stronger, long-term support for oncology research. The annual initiative, active since 1995, promotes fundraising and spreads awareness of scientific advances that improve patient outcomes.
Source: ANSA
5️⃣ ‘Social Media Girls’: probe exposes alleged misogynistic platform targeting young women
Authorities are investigating a platform accused of enabling users to generate and share manipulated nude images of women without their consent. The case has intensified concerns about AI-driven abuse and how exploitation can be disguised behind adult-content communities.
Source: La Stampa
6️⃣ Girl Calls Helpline to Report Abuse: Parents Arrested in Palermo
A young girl secretly called Italy’s Telefono Azzurro to report repeated sexual abuse by her mother and her mother’s partner. The Carabinieri of Monreale arrested the 30- and 44-year-old couple, accused of forcing the girl and her brother into sexual acts. The children are now in a protected community, while the suspects remain in custody.
Source: Fanpage
7️⃣ Pregnant 22-year-old stabbed in Genoa after altercation, peer arrested
A 22-year-old pregnant woman was stabbed in the abdomen during a dispute in Piazza Santa Fede in Genoa’s historic centre. Doctors say she remains hospitalised but not in a life-threatening condition, while police have detained another young woman believed to be an acquaintance and are investigating the motive behind the attack.
Source: Fanpage
8️⃣ One Ton of Cannabis Seized in Naples Province
Over one ton of cannabis was seized by Italy’s Guardia di Finanza in a warehouse in Lettere, near Naples. The facility, converted into a two-story drug lab, contained drying systems and processing machines. A local man with no criminal record was reported for drug trafficking and illegal possession.
Source: Rainews
9️⃣ Tudor sacked by Juventus after Lazio defeat
It’s official: Igor Tudor is no longer Juventus’ head coach. The Croatian pays for a third consecutive defeat, the latest against Lazio, extending an eight-game winless streak. Juventus, eighth in Serie A, decided to act early to save the season. Massimo Brambilla, from Juve Next Gen, will lead the team on Wednesday against Udinese.
Source: Quotidiano sportivo
🔟 Sinner lifts Vienna title and strengthens push toward ATP No.1 Tudor sacked by Juventus after Lazio defeat
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to claim the Vienna ATP 500 title, reinforcing his position as one of the sport’s leading players. His victory leaves him within reach of the world number one ranking as the Paris Masters begins.
Source: Sky Sport
