The credibility of Valter Lavitola's confession regarding the attack on journalist Sigfrido Ranucci is being questioned by a preliminary investigation judge, who suggests Lavitola attempted to downplay his role. Lavitola's statements to the judge indicated he requested 'four or five gunshots' at Ranucci's house, not a bomb. This comes as a confrontation brews within RAI concerning the 'Report' program, with political pressure from Fratelli d'Italia reportedly demanding Ranucci's dismissal…

Il Post: What doesn't add up in Valter Lavitola's confession

According to the preliminary investigation judge, Valter Lavitola attempted to downplay his role in the attack on Sigfrido Ranucci, questioning the credibility of his confession.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Corsini-Ranucci, face-to-face on RAI's 'Report'. And FdI orders the sacking.

A confrontation is brewing within RAI concerning the program 'Report', involving its presenter and management, with political pressure from Fratelli d'Italia (FdI) reportedly demanding the presenter's dismissal.

Corriere della Sera: The Report Case: Prosecutors Want to Hear Ranucci; Lavitola Implies Sigfrido…

Prosecutors are seeking to question Ranucci as part of the 'Caso Report' investigation, with Lavitola suggesting that Sigfrido may have understood the implications after a bomb incident.

la Repubblica: Lavitola to the judge: 'Sigfrido perhaps guessed. With him I spoke about the…

This story details a statement made by Lavitola to a judge, suggesting he may have anticipated something and discussing investigations related to the 'Report' program.

Il Post: Valter Lavitola confessed to organizing the attack on Sigfrido Ranucci

During a prison interrogation, Valter Lavitola admitted to orchestrating an attack on Sigfrido Ranucci, claiming he wanted to ensure Ranucci received a more substantial security detail.

Il Post: History and judicial affairs of Valter Lavitola

This story delves into the past of Valter Lavitola, from his association with Gianfranco Fini's 'Monte Carlo house' to an attempted extortion case against Silvio Berlusconi.

The Strait of Messina Bridge project is facing significant doubts regarding its feasibility, with a report from the Superior Council of Public Works highlighting escalating costs. Concurrently, legal actions are being pursued before the European Court and the Administrative Court of Lazio to prevent the expropriation of 450 properties necessary for the bridge's construction.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Strait of Messina Bridge: Is it feasible? It will be known after the tender…

A report from the Superior Council of Public Works raises doubts about the feasibility of the Strait of Messina Bridge project, despite its approval, with costs escalating. Legal actions are also being pursued to prevent expropriations.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Strait of Messina Bridge: Lawsuits filed at EU Court and TAR to avoid the…

Legal challenges are being brought before the European Court and the Administrative Court of Lazio to prevent the expropriation of 450 properties related to the Strait of Messina Bridge construction.

A 17-year-old has been arrested for voluntary manslaughter in connection with the fatal stabbing of a young man in Trani. The incident reportedly originated from a barbecue and a subsequent fight.

ANSA: Young man killed in Trani, 17-year-old arrested for voluntary manslaughter

A young man was killed in Trani, and a 17-year-old has been arrested for voluntary manslaughter. The incident reportedly stemmed from a barbecue, a fight, and a stabbing.

The ongoing eruption of Mount Etna has led to an extended suspension of arrivals at Catania Airport, which will remain in effect until Friday morning.

Il Post: Catania airport arrivals suspended due to prolonged Etna eruption

The suspension of arrivals at Catania Airport due to the ongoing eruption of Mount Etna has been extended until Friday morning.

Ernesto Maria Ruffini, former director of the Italian Revenue Agency, has announced his intention to launch a new center-left political initiative. Separately, an investigation into electoral corruption against Giovanni Toti, the former President of the Liguria region, has been dismissed.

Il Post: Former tax agency director Ruffini announces center-left political project

Ernesto Maria Ruffini, the former director of the Italian Revenue Agency, has revealed his intention to launch a new center-left political initiative.

Il Post: Investigation for electoral corruption against Giovanni Toti archived

The investigation into vote-buying concerning Giovanni Toti, former president of the Liguria region, has been dismissed.

The peak of the current heatwave is anticipated to pass after the Ferragosto holiday, with high temperatures expected to persist through the weekend, and thunderstorms forecast for Saturday afternoon.

Il Post: Heatwave expected to end after Ferragosto

The peak of the heatwave is expected to pass after the Ferragosto holiday, though high temperatures will persist through the weekend, with thunderstorms anticipated on Saturday afternoon.

Thirty-two alpinists are reportedly stranded on Mont Blanc after the mayor denied a helicopter rescue, despite previous warnings from alpine guides against the ascent.

Corriere della Sera: Blocked on Mont Blanc: 32 Alpinists, Mayor Denies Helicopter Rescue; Alpine…

Thirty-two alpinists are stranded on Mont Blanc after the mayor denied helicopter rescue, with alpine guides having previously advised against the ascent.

A large explosion occurred at a munition manufacturing company in Colleferro, Lazio, with no injuries reported.

Il Post: Explosion at ammunition company in Colleferro, no injuries reported

A large explosion occurred at a munition manufacturing company in Colleferro, Lazio, with no injuries reported.

A report indicates that the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz may paradoxically lead to an increase in tourism to Italy for the summer of 2026.

La Stampa: Summer 2026 on alert: The Hormuz crisis brings tourists to Italy

A report suggests that the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz may paradoxically lead to an increase in tourism to Italy in the summer of 2026.