Virginia Libero calls for a crackdown on military spending. Democratic Party reformists are furious. The former mayor of Bergamo distances himself from the stance, whilst Arturo Parisi calls out Schlein, and Calenda quips: “Now and forever, resistance”. What happens if young Democrats speak out on Ukraine in the same way as Conte?

According to a SWG poll, the former general continues to gain ground (7.9 per cent), overtaking the League (5.5) and Forza Italia (6.9). Meanwhile, YouTrend has carried out simulations for SkyTg 24 on what would happen if the election were held under the Rosatellum or the Stabilicum: without the National Front, the centre-right would emerge defeated from the broad coalition.

The aircraft, which entered from Belarus and is suspected of being of Russian origin, was intercepted by the Italian Air Force’s Eurofighters. Lithuanian President Nausėda highlights the threat from Moscow, whilst Crosetto emphasises Italy’s role on the eastern flank. A few hours earlier, a Russian frigate had fired two signal rockets that narrowly missed a Danish helicopter.

In “Black Sunflower”, Haney’s camera follows the young people as they battle it out on the dance floor, discuss politics with their grandparents and watch Donald Trump’s election. For all of them, there is the constant hum of war in the background

The small town in Emilia, led by the Democratic Party, will not follow the example of Bologna and Florence, which have suspended the award. The mayor of Cesena, Enzo Lattuca, also of the Democratic Party, warns: “Francesca Albanese does not embody the ability to unite that is required of anyone receiving this title.”

The Deputy Prime Minister has pledged to “listen to the needs and difficulties of the 300 Italian companies that do business with Russia”. And on the subject of tourist visas, he says: “Any ban would be yet another punitive measure against citizens who have nothing to do with the war.”

Leo XIV brings the era of Vatican austerity to an end: no more pay cuts. The circumstances that led to Bergoglio’s decision “can be overcome”, says the Pope