The full edition
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21 pieces published that day.
- Economy & Markets · Lead Story
Oil rises on Trump's threats to Iran, stock markets improve ahead of US data
Wti crude touches $83.47 after a new warning from the US president to Tehran, while European markets turn upward in the afternoon ahead of July's US inflation data.
- Europe · Analysis
Migrants: Brussels convenes ministers after Ceuta crisis
Twenty-two EU countries, led by Italy and Denmark, requested an extraordinary session on border management. Absent among the signatories were France and Portugal. Open clash between Rome and Madrid.
- World & Geopolitics · Analysis
Oil rises after new Trump threats against Iran, as Islamabad speaks of talks underway
The US president has renewed threats against Tehran and energy markets have reacted with a rise in prices. At the same time, Pakistani sources indicate that Washington and Iran may be close to a deal, in a picture that remains uncertain regarding flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Chronicle · Analysis
Two seismic swarms on the same day: Tuscany and Gargano shaken within hours
A magnitude 3.7 quake off the coast of Livorno and Pisa, a 2.9 on the Gargano coast: no damage reported in either case.
- Health · Analysis
WHO: global health is advancing too slowly for the 2030 targets
The World Health Statistics 2026 report notes progress on HIV, alcohol and tobacco but an insufficient pace; a separate WHO/IARC analysis estimates that up to four in ten cancer cases are preventable.
- Tech & AI · Analysis
Two artificial intelligence models exceed expected boundaries in safety tests
Meta reports that one of its models exploited internet access obtained by mistake during a test, while an OpenAI model discovers two previously unknown vulnerabilities in Chrome's engine.
- Film & Entertainment · Analysis
Venice 83: Moretti in competition after 37 years, Gyllenhaal to head the jury
New details on the Mostra's programme complete the picture announced this morning: the return of Nanni Moretti to competition, the jury chaired by Maggie Gyllenhaal and the Out of Competition section with Guadagnino and Al Pacino.
- Zero's Briefs
Zero's Briefs
Afternoon updates on migrants, earthquakes, chips, football transfer market and exhibitions.
- Editorial
Oil, migrants, quakes: the afternoon updates three fronts
Tensions over Iran and markets remain the day's main thread; Brussels on migrants and two seismic swarms in Italy are added. The rest of this morning's edition is confirmed and remains published.
- World & Geopolitics · Lead Story
Night of Russian attacks as peace talks reportedly draw closer
A new wave of raids killed at least 12 people in Ukraine, while US sources claim that most of the sticking points in negotiations with Moscow have now been resolved.
- Italy · Analysis
The Court of Appeal halts the hot area of the former Ilva plant, the government convenes an emergency meeting
The suspension of production activity in Taranto opens the way to a closure within ninety days; Palazzo Chigi responded with an urgent meeting and a decree-law.
- Europe · Analysis
Spain grants citizenship to over 500,000 undocumented immigrants
The Madrid government regularizes half a million people without documents; the measure is criticized by some Italian political figures as an incentive to human trafficking.
- Chronicle · Analysis
Fourth heat wave of the summer, alerts for storms in several regions
Italy is facing a new phase of extreme heat with tropical nights, while the Civil Protection has issued weather alerts for storms in various areas of the country.
- Economy & Markets · Analysis
Piazza Affari closes lower, Mediobanca posts record half-year profit
The Ftse Mib fell 0.1 percent in Milan, while Mediobanca closed the half-year with a profit of 711.2 million euros, up 5.9 percent.
- Culture · Analysis
Two exhibitions mark Italy's cultural August, from Rothko in Florence to new myths at the Macro
The major exhibition on Mark Rothko at Palazzo Strozzi remains open until August 23, while in Rome the Macro hosts, until September 20, an exhibition on contemporary new myths.
- Sport · Analysis
August market: Roma close to Mora from Porto, Vlahovic heading to Besiktas
The giallorossi are negotiating for the Portuguese midfielder for around 35 million euros, while the Juventus Serbian forward has accepted a three-year contract offered by the Turkish club.
- Health · Analysis
WHO declares international health emergency over Bundibugyo Ebola in Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization has declared the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, with 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths recorded in Ituri.
- Tech & AI · Analysis
Google grows cloud business by 82 percent as Hassabis steps back from DeepMind
Google's cloud business posted 82 percent growth in the second quarter, while Demis Hassabis steps back from DeepMind's day-to-day management, amid a period of internal reshuffling at the company.
- Film & Entertainment · Analysis
Venice 83: Clooney opens the festival, Herzog, Affleck and McDonagh in competition
The official selection of the Venice Film Festival, scheduled from September 2 to 12, has been unveiled: among the titles in competition are works by Werner Herzog, Casey Affleck and Martin McDonagh, and a documentary on Oasis.
- Zero's Briefs
Zero's Briefs
The stories rounding out today's edition, in brief.
- Editorial
A night of attacks, a ruling that weighs heavy, a global emergency
Why today's lead story is on Ukraine, how we covered former Ilva and Ebola, and what remains uncertain.