The distance from the hottest fronts, the facilities available at airports and refuelling. The head of the Civil Protection Department describes how aerial operations to extinguish the flames work: “I realise that local people would like to have a Canadair on their doorstep, but it doesn’t work like that. This year there are six bases, but this may change from time to time”

Ponte al Pino is once again bringing rail services to a standstill in Florence. There will be disruption, but this was to be expected. The real problem in Italy isn’t the roadworks: it’s being surprised every time someone carries them out

The attacker struck near Porte de Clichy with two knives. He was stopped by an off-duty police officer. The victims included a pregnant woman. The public prosecutor’s office is investigating the case as attempted aggravated murder

The Democratic Party secretary, three days after the clashes: “Unacceptable, serious acts of violence that can never be justified; we condemn violence without any ifs or buts. The government is exploiting these violent incidents to pin the blame on the opposition.”

A clear-up following the guerrilla-style protests in Val di Susa. Those who choose violence, says Gian Carlo Caselli, adopt para-fascist methods. A recurring mantra of late, applied to acts of violence that have emerged in a world which, in the past, found support within the progressive camp

The investigation is still a long way from completion, with substantial uncertainties regarding the cause of death and who is to blame, but politicians are in a hurry and are letting their convictions do the talking

If you form a gang of fifteen- or sixteen-year-olds and channel your energy into robbery, assault and harassment of others, you will be entitled to a fair trial rather than an angelic exemption from your responsibility. Points to consider

The spate of tragedies in July has reignited the debate, but figures from the ISS and Federalberghi confirm that there is no surge in drownings. It is on structural delays that political pressure should be focused

Ten years of experimentation, a circular, a security decree making everything optional. The death of Abderrahim Fakir as a test case. Chronicle of a half-baked tool

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Sardinian regional government’s suspension of authorisations for green energy plants is unlawful: this is the third time in two years. The island is the region lagging furthest behind on its decarbonisation targets