Beijing’s tech espionageThe Nvidia scandal is far bigger than its founder’s bed. Chip betrayalsThe relationship between Jensen Huang and a mysterious Chinese woman has led to the launch of an independent investigation by the American company, a slump in share prices, and could create fresh tensions between China and the United States just as Trump and Xi are preparing to meet, Chris Miller tells us. The dossier ignored by the American president a year ago and the role of the Chinese intelligence agencybyPriscilla Ruggiero9 NOV 26
EditorialsThe dynamics of Eisenkot’s governmentThe country does not want to go to the polls again; solutions in Israel must be flexiblebyRedazione9 NOV 26
The EU’s restrictionsEuropeans defy Trump’s wrath: there can be no discussion of security whilst Putin’s war is ongoingKushner also wants to discuss European security with Russia, but von der Leyen is insisting on a ceasefire in Ukraine first. This stance risks irritating Trump. Meanwhile, Merz is threatening to block the EU budget if certain countries are exempted from aid to Kyiv byDavid Carretta9 NOV 26
The flash mobSpadafora stages a flash mob at the Nazareno, but no one from the PD is there to welcome him: “Schlein and I met yesterday. Let’s broaden our horizons.”The former Minister for Sport is seeking a place within the centre-left with his “Io conto” campaign. Following his face-to-face with Schlein, Primavera is asking to be included in the programme’s video calls, which begin today with thematic meetings running until 17 November (see the calendar here): he is the only leader of the newly formed centrist parties not to have had representation in Parliament.byNicolò Zambelli9 NOV 26
the statementsTajani: “The thirteenth arms package was signed in Kyiv with Ministers Giorgetti and Crosetto”The new measure is being introduced despite the opposition announced by Deputy Prime Minister and League leader Matteo Salvini, which he expressed a few weeks ago. “It will be presented to Copasir in the coming hours.”byRedazione9 NOV 26
at Palazzo ChigiThe Council of Ministers gives the go-ahead to the Energy Bills Decree (which had been postponed twice)A temporary reduction in the cost of electricity for households and businesses, achieved through a mechanism whereby a portion of the costs of natural gas used for thermoelectric power generation is reimbursed. The long-running saga of the decree comes to an endbyRedazione9 NOV 26
a desire for independence“Risorse da Roma, o perderemo pezzi”. The desire of Veneto’s local councils to move to Friuli is causing difficulties for the LegaWith no progress on autonomy, more and more Venetians are looking to those who already have it. “The comparison with Friuli, which has special status, is prompting many regions to call for secession, especially in these times of crisis: economic incentives are needed to keep them.” The views of League administratorsbyFrancesco Gottardi9 NOV 26
LEON XIV IN LATIN AMERICAThe Pope who gets involved in politicsLeo XIV speaks little, it is true, by the standards to which we had become accustomed in the most recent period of the Church’s history. But when he speaks, he is unequivocal. In his addresses to the civil authorities, he has always been so to datebyMatteo Matzuzzi9 NOV 26
a round-upIt’s not just Nvidia. Spies, sex: the most famous honey trap cases in historyThe case of Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, who is suspected of having fallen into a Chinese spy’s trap, has many precedents. From the Countess of Castiglione to East Germany’s ‘Romeo agents’, from the KGB’s ‘sparrows’ to the brothel of Nazi spies. Stories of seduction, blackmail and stolen secrets, but also of spectacular failures byMaurizio Stefanini9 NOV 26
United StatesAnd so the untouchable Susie Wiles lost her job at the White House. The allegations against her daughter KatieThe president’s adviser, who is highly regarded on Wall Street and considered a key figure for major corporations, is handing over the reins to Stephen Miller. This comes against a backdrop of allegations that she has favoured the interests of lobbyists and her daughter’s business dealings with a company that also represents the pro-Russian Republika Srpska.byMarco Arvati9 NOV 26
the reportIn Italy, house prices have fallen relative to incomes, according to EurostatOver the last ten years, the ratio of house prices to incomes has risen in 17 European countries, but has fallen in ten others, including Italy. The housing crisis is concentrated mainly in large cities, where tourism, economic changes and a shortage of supply are driving up house prices. The figuresbyStefano Cingolani9 NOV 26
in AntalyaFrom 31 years of negotiations to the now inevitable 1.5 degrees: COP31 in seven figuresThe 31st Conference of the Parties on climate change opens today in Antalya, Turkey. This year’s event has been described by the organisers as the ‘COP of implementation’ – that is, the conference at which, after years of commitments that have often remained mere solemn declarations, decisions are taken on how to put them into practice. Here are a few figuresbyLorena Evangelista9 NOV 26
the interviewLollobrigida on the KFC case. “The mountain environment is the polar opposite of fast-food culture”“It is not a question of parochialism or nationalism, but a clear distinction between the culture, identity and tradition that I imagine all those who visit our extraordinary mountains are seeking, and a food culture that represents the exact opposite, regardless of the products that will be distributed,” says the Minister for Agriculture bySalvatore Merlo9 NOV 26
Il Foglio atCyber defence: the plan is in place, but politicians have yet to act on itMinister Guido Crosetto had already warned of the risks of hybrid warfare back in November 2025. The draft bill, which reached the Senate in September, sets out the military response. But the warnings are spreading faster than the decisions9 NOV 26
STILL IMAGEThe unexpected beauty of Serie A comes from Venice and CagliariOn a day of predictable results and a few too many mistakes, the spotlight fell on two players unaccustomed to being in the limelight. In Venice, Kike Pérez scored a superb goal against Udinese; in Cagliari, Raphael Kofler made a decisive save against Frosinone byEnrico Veronese9 NOV 26
the interviewWhat remains of Timoria 25 years on. Omar Pedrini: “It would be romantic to die on stage”.El Topo Grand Hotel celebrated with a new edition and a concert in Milan. Retromania, heart problems and making peace with Francesco Renga at Massimo Cotto’s funeral. “Sanremo? I’ll only go back if they sing live, without Auto-Tune.”byRaffaele Rossi9 NOV 26
THE STATEMENTSTajani condemns the hybrid war; Salvini plays down Russia’s responsibilityThe leader of the Lega expresses solidarity with the Foreign Secretary, but urges people not to blame Russia for the attacks without evidence. Tajani raises the issue of hybrid warfare at the G7 summit in ParisbyRedazione9 NOV 26
Data breach at the DIA“I stole the anti-Mafia files”. A hacker is selling them for BitcoinAn unknown account claims to have stolen 302 files from the body investigating the mafia, and is offering them for sale in cryptocurrencies. Investigations are underway, and there is no confirmation as yet. This is the latest incident in a week of breaches, on the eve of the Committee meeting convened by PiantedosibyRedazione9 NOV 26
the appointmentStorto in the running for the ANAC chairmanshipSalvini’s chief of staff is reportedly the frontrunner to replace Busia following the Trifone Nuccio Altieri debacle. The Cabinet meeting is scheduled for 5:30 pm.byCarmelo Caruso9 NOV 26
In Serie AZhegrova’s boots highlight all the confusion at JuventusFollowing Koopmeiners’ match against Napoli, the Juventus winger also had to resort to wearing boots of two different colours during the Fiorentina v Juventus match. It can happen that the pace of the game forces players to make last-minute decisions, but if such an emergency occurs in two consecutive league matches, it is no longer a coincidence but a systemic issue.byAlessandro Villari9 NOV 26
Two former allies, now rivalsEx-Ilva: the never-ending tender. Chronicle of a flop in three acts (and a fourth yet to be written)Azeris, Americans, Indians, an Italian consortium and a mysterious investor from Qatar: from July 2024 to the present day, many have come forward to buy the Taranto steelworks, and almost all have pulled out. Now only Arvedi and Jindal remain, with the blast furnaces shut downbyRedazione9 NOV 26
an international edition of Il FoglioFrom Jesus to Hitler and beyond“For centuries, Jesus has been our moral compass, and after the Second World War we wanted to be the opposite of Hitler,” writes Arnon Grünberg in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung. Empty anti-fascism and the cult of victimhood have blinded us to evil 9 NOV 26
An international edition of Il FoglioThe spectre of nihilism. How to explain 17 October in FranceFrom the anarchist who destroys in the name of a new world to those looting smartphones and video games. Are the riots of 17 October the result of the ‘presentist’ nihilism of those who, whether out of ignorance or disillusionment, no longer believe in the future?9 NOV 26
The Fate of the WestAnti-Trump, yes; anti-American, certainly not. And thank you, midtermsThe American president is a sort of cataclysm that has befallen the Western world. But the alternatives to the United States are Russian authoritarianism, Chinese dictatorship or Islamic fundamentalism. Europe must never lose hope of maintaining a vital alliancebySergio Belardinelli9 NOV 26
An analysisSchermo Italia: the farce and the beautyThe portrayal of the country in films and TV series is a catalogue of stereotypes, prejudices and ‘character types’. There are a few exceptions, particularly in the past, from the great masters. And then there is the image we project of ourselves, through our cinema, abroadbyAntonio Monda9 NOV 26
The CrossroadsEurope is considering pulling out of the AI raceHeads of state and government will discuss the European approach at the informal Council meeting in Dublin. Ursula von der Leyen’s strategy: stop investing in frontier technologies; the gap with the United States and China is considered too wide, so it is better to focus on industrial applications. The risk of dependence on othersbyDavid Carretta9 NOV 26
the analysisProsecutors and politics: the poison of a counter-investigationJustice under strain. The Anti-Mafia Commission and the Caltanissetta Public Prosecutor’s Office are once again working in tandem on the Via D’Amelio massacre. The result: irregular procedures, moral indictments, and two former magistrates thrown to the media and judicial circus.byGiovanni Fiandaca9 NOV 26
reading exercises /22The state of the welfare systemSixty-four per cent of civil servants work in education, healthcare, employment and social protection: it is the state that looks after the welfare of its citizens. The origins, the financial burden, the current problems and some ideas for tackling thembySabino Cassese9 NOV 26
Philip Roth 30 years afterMid-term American PastoralThe Pulitzer Prize-winning author’s best-known masterpiece returns in a new translation and edition from Adelphi. Almost 30 years on, everything has changed: America, what it means to be Jewish, and even what it means to be a writer. byMichele Masneri9 NOV 26
the interviewEngaging with the right is possible if the left is as dangerous as Trump. Marattin’s take“A broad coalition in the Mamdani style is just as dangerous as Trump for Italy’s public finances and its international standing. At the moment, populism on the left is on the rise, though largely with less demagoguery thanks to Vannacci,” says the centrist courted by the ruling liberalsbyRiccardo Carlino9 NOV 26