The former public prosecutor in the ‘Mani Pulite’ investigation, and former star of the ‘Sì’ campaign in the referendum, had lunch today at the Chamber of Deputies with Donzelli. The party was considering his candidacy for the High Council of the Judiciary (CSM), but group leaders Craxi and Costa have put the brakes on, issuing a scathing statement: ‘No agreement; it is a matter of principle.’ Tomorrow, a blank ballot, whilst the ‘Azzurri’ are weighing up the candidacies of Zanettin and Sisto.

Since La Russa was acquitted of all responsibility for that incident, it is clear that invoking his role by linking it to the murder of a police officer does not constitute historical or scientific work. Ponzani’s words amount to a political judgement, or worse, a political distortion of a historical fact.

The event marked the fortieth anniversary of the Day of Prayer for Peace established by John Paul II in 1986. Leone, having had to pull out following his operation, sent a message. This message does not address the ‘current’ issues

The mystery surrounding Bolsonaro’s alleged escape remains. The jet identified by the Argentine news website Infobae is still in Puerto Iguazú, whilst the Brazilian federal police are investigating to ascertain whether it crossed the border 

“It’s not a crime. It’s just as serious to advocate for, support and praise a genocidal state, and nobody finds that problematic. Immature? He was merely using hyperbole. The 2027 elections? We’ve been in dialogue with Avs for some time.” Speaks the secretary of Possibile, the party founded by Pippo Civati in 2015

Qualified professionals who join the civil service to restore credibility to its decisions end up working within a system in which that credibility is eroded on a daily basis by the actions of the very government that appointed them. Yet another statement (this time from the federal agency for infectious diseases)

The leader of the Five Star Movement: “Are the primaries in February coming too late? Don’t tell me that. Let them be open to multiple candidates. It was difficult to be Prime Minister because there were two majorities, but in two and a half years we have turned Italy’s fortunes round.” And on Salvini and Ukraine: “The usual old tune, never consistent.”

The Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and a leading figure in Fratelli d’Italia: “Salvini will follow us, even on Ukraine. Calenda – why not?”

After years of closure and extensive restoration, one of the jewels of Roman Baroque architecture reopens to the public.

The former Chief of Staff is leading an opposition coalition spanning from the centre-right to the left and is calling for an inquiry into the failures that allegedly allowed the Hamas massacre to take place. However, the polls do not suggest that either side has a secure majority in the Knesset. Matteo Matzuzzi discusses this with Giulio Meotti and Micol Flammini

Following the discovery of hundreds of anomalies in scientific publications, some are playing down the issue. But reporting errors is every researcher’s responsibility, not a secondary task. Because science can only correct itself if those who know the truth decide to make it public

In Bruno Vespa’s new book, the Deputy Prime Minister and secretary of the Carroccio reaches out to his opponent at the party congress: “The executive committee will also include a mayor and a representative of the regions.”

The trade union has posted a doctored photo of Landini and the Brazilian president on social media. The former secretary has been removed from the image. 

“It was a point we raised four years ago; since then, out of a sense of loyalty to the majority and the government, we have always contributed, as is right, to every form of humanitarian and economic support for Ukraine.” The League leader’s more conciliatory tone following the party conference and the unease caused within the majority

The Brazilian presidential candidate, having lost the run-off against Lula, is said to have first travelled to Argentina and from there to the United States. He had received a court order requiring him to hand over his passports and prohibiting him from leaving the country

According to Il Foglio’s sources, there has been a cyberattack on the Montecitorio network and the Prime Minister’s email account 

One billion, two Prime Ministerial Decrees and many contradictory claims. The judges’ association stumbles after releasing false figures on the backlog

The player who scored the most goals was awarded a prize – though not in the competitions that really mattered – whilst the player who won everything finished tenth. These concerns are echoed regarding the France Foot trophy

Since June, the Democratic Party secretary has been announcing the drafting of the programme, repeatedly postponing it to September, October or by the end of the year. Amidst repeated promises, disagreements with Conte and negotiations yet to begin, after four months the ‘final stretch’ still lies ahead.

Who wrote to the editor-in-chief, Claudio Cerasa

At the 70th edition of the Biennale Musica, singing appears to be one of the central themes. Entitled "A Child of Soul" this year, it highlights the need to rediscover the simplicity, immediacy and complete lack of filters that a baby might display when uttering its first cries  

From the encyclopaedic project dedicated to Popeye to the return of Godzilla, via Pinky and Aardman’s handcrafted animation. A guide to Lucca60

Opinion polls are a warning to the centre-left: whoever loses between Schlein and Conte risks driving a section of their electorate to abstain. Meanwhile, the PD is stepping up the pace on its primaries, aiming to hold a vote before the summer and preparing increasingly broad alliances ahead of the 2027 local elections.

“The centre-right is making compromises by continuing to keep someone like Salvini in the coalition, with his nonsense about Ukraine. We have had the door open for some time now, both in Parliament and on the ground.” Speaking are MP Ruffino and Piedmont regional councillor Bartoli

On 22 October, the White House released a video showing twelve bishops praying for and with Trump in the Oval Office. All hell broke loose: much of the American Catholic press, which leans towards the Democrats, immediately criticised the bishops, questioning whether it was really appropriate, twelve days before the election, to take part in that scene