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Italy's public broadcaster Rai has officially removed investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci from his role as host of the popular program 'Report', naming Giulia Presutti and Daniele Piervincenzi as his replacements. This decision has ignited controversy, with Ranucci himself claiming political motivations behind his exclusion and the program's correspondents expressing strong disapproval, fearing a diminished role for investigative journalism. In other domestic news, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has reportedly halted Justice Minister Carlo Nordio's proposed legislation that would offer a 'shield' for managers in cases of workplace deaths, with the draft stalled for months. The country is also facing a new warning of a significant surge in food prices, expected to cost consumers an additional 400 million euros in the coming quarter. Meanwhile, former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has been appointed as an innovation advisor to Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto, and the historic Pyramid of Cestius in Rome has reopened to the public following three years of restoration work.

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Investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci has been officially removed as the host of Rai's 'Report' program, with Giulia Presutti and Daniele Piervincenzi named as his successors. The move has been met with strong criticism, with Ranucci alleging political interference and the program's editorial team threatening to walk out, arguing the new hosts do not represent the show's values.

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The investigative program 'Report' has been effectively shut down and its host, Sigfrido Ranucci, has been offered a choice of less prominent roles within Rai, with the Cairo correspondent position being a de facto exile, suggesting political interference.

Corriere della Sera: Report's Ranucci is out. His outburst: "Mediocre choice for new hosts. They…

Investigative journalist Milena Gabanelli comments on the situation of Report, a popular Italian TV program. Presenter Ranucci is reportedly out, and he expresses his dissatisfaction with the choices for new hosts, fearing a diminished role.

La Stampa: Scoop on the Right and Ranucchi's Contradictions

An investigative piece revealing contradictions within the right-wing political scene, with 'Ranucchi' reportedly planning legal action.

Il Post: Rai Removes "Report" Host Sigfrido Ranucci

The Rai has removed Sigfrido Ranucci from hosting "Report," with his replacements Giulia Presutti and Daniele Piervincenzi facing potential walkouts from the show's correspondents.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Rai's Provocative Offer to Ranucci: 'Go to Cairo'

Following the controversy surrounding the program 'Report,' Rai has offered its host, Ranucci, the position of correspondent in Cairo, a move perceived as a deliberate attempt to sideline him.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Ranucci to Il Fatto: 'My Exclusion Was Requested by Politics'

Sigfrido Ranucci claims that his removal from 'Report' was a direct request from political entities, describing the proposed replacements as 'mortifying.'

Corriere della Sera: Report controversy: "No comment" from Gabanelli on the two hosts chosen by Rai

The controversy surrounding the selection of new hosts for the Italian TV program Report continues, with Milena Gabanelli declining to comment on the choices made by Rai.

La Stampa: Report on the Right and Government Contradictions

An analysis of the political right and the contradictions within the current government, with a focus on 'Report' investigations.

la Repubblica: The outburst of Ranucci: 'They're ruining Report, it's Lavitola's victory. Me…

This story details a strong statement from Ranucci regarding the program 'Report,' criticizing its alleged dismantling and drawing a parallel to the Regeni case.

Il Post: Ranucci's First Comment After Removal from Rai's "Report"

Ranucci stated that the journalists chosen to replace him 'mortify the professionalism' of the program.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has reportedly intervened to halt Justice Minister Carlo Nordio's proposed 'shield' for managers in cases of workplace deaths. The draft legislation has been stalled at the Chigi Palace for five months.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Workplace Deaths: Meloni Halts Nordio on Manager Shield; Draft Stalled for 5…

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has halted Justice Minister Nordio's proposed 'shield' for managers regarding workplace deaths, with the draft legislation reportedly stuck at the Chigi Palace for five months.

A new alert indicates a significant increase in food prices is imminent, with projections suggesting an additional cost of 400 million euros for consumers over the next three months.

La Stampa: Food Price Surge

An alert regarding a significant increase in food prices, projected to cost 400 million more in the next three months.

Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Ukrainian Defense Minister, has accepted an offer to serve as an innovation advisor to Italy's Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto.

Il Post: Ex-Ukrainian Defense Minister to Advise Italian Minister

Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Ukrainian Defense Minister, will serve as an innovation advisor to Italy's Minister Crosetto.

A special report highlights the ongoing preparations and related news for the upcoming XX Mediterranean Games, scheduled to be held in Taranto in 2026.

ANSA: Special Report: Taranto 2026 - XX Mediterranean Games

A special report focuses on the upcoming XX Mediterranean Games to be held in Taranto in 2026, highlighting preparations and related news.

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