The full edition
Thursday, 17 September 2026
26 pieces published that day.
- Europe · Lead Story
Carney in Strasbourg denounces hybrid warfare, Trump threatens trade with the Union
The Canadian prime minister addresses the plenary session following von der Leyen's proposal on a possible associate member status for Canada; Washington reacts by threatening to halt trade exchanges with the EU.
- Italy · Analysis
Electoral law, debate in the Chamber starts on September 28
Minister Ciriani announces the schedule for the passage through the Chamber: general debate from September 28, final vote expected in the first week of October.
- Italy · Analysis
Former Ilva, Court of Appeal upholds hot-end shutdown: Supreme Court to rule October 20
Ilva and Acciaierie d'Italia's request for a stay was rejected: the shutdown remains set for October 28. Meanwhile the first layoffs begin among supply-chain workers and the government postpones the expected decree.
- Europe · Analysis
Ceuta, European Parliament approves resolution critical of Madrid with EPP-right axis
The European Parliament votes on a text defining Spain's mass regularisation as a possible pull factor for migration flows; the Socialists' amendment supporting the Sánchez government is rejected.
- Europe · Analysis
Sweden, Wednesday's count gives Andersson's bloc 175 seats
After the counting of postal and late votes, SVT announces the centre-left's overtaking of Kristersson: 175 seats against 174. The final result arrives over the weekend.
- World & Geopolitics · Analysis
Drone strikes Yaroslavl refinery in Russia, gasoline scarce at one station in two
On the night between September 16 and 17, a Ukrainian attack damaged a Russian refining plant, while an independent analysis points to widespread fuel shortages across the country.
- Economy & Markets · Analysis
Stellantis aims to double production at Mirafiori in 2026
The group's Europe head announces the target for the Turin plant. Stock up, but the news remains without independent confirmation for now.
- Culture · Analysis
A volume gathers the results of the excavations in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre
The first of a series of books dedicated to the archaeological investigations carried out at the site that Christian tradition identifies as the tomb of Jesus in Jerusalem was presented at Sapienza.
- Sport · Analysis
Alcaraz joins Sinner and Zverev in qualifying for the ATP Finals
The Spaniard secured mathematical qualification for the Turin tournament despite months of absence from the circuit due to a wrist injury.
- Tech & AI · Analysis
OpenAI publishes reports on anomalous behaviour in its own models
Six documents describe episodes in which the company's artificial intelligence systems displayed unexpected reactions, including a case of self-exemption from its own restrictions.
- Zero's Briefs
Zero's Briefs
Updates from around the world on the afternoon of September 17.
- Editorial
Canada in Strasbourg, Ceuta votes, Sweden has a number
This afternoon updates Foreign Affairs, Europe, Sports, Culture, Economy and Markets and Tech & AI; the other sections remain those published this morning.
- Europe · Lead Story
Von der Leyen opens the door to Canada within the Union, Trump threatens harsh tariffs
In her State of the Union address, the European Commission president proposes a plan against extreme heat and a special status for Canada; from Washington comes the threat of cutting trade with Europe.
- Italy · Analysis
Car tax suspended for one year, Meloni: 'I would like to reach the end of the legislature'
A decree from the Council of Ministers exempts small and medium-sized cars and motorcycles from the car tax for 2027; at a press conference the premier opened to a confidence vote on the electoral law and did not rule out early elections.
- World & Geopolitics · Analysis
US Congress approves new sanctions against Russia, tariffs of up to 100%
The US House of Representatives adopted the package already approved by the Senate: it targets the Russian "shadow fleet" for the first time and authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on imports from the largest buyers of Russian gas and oil.
- World & Geopolitics · Analysis
The energy truce lasts 48 hours: Russian raid overnight, at least nine dead
Less than two days after Trump's announcement of an energy truce between Moscow and Kyiv, Russia launched up to 200 drones against Ukrainian infrastructure. Kyiv denounces the violation of the agreement.
- Chronicle · Analysis
Colombia, explosive drone attacks against police stations multiply in Cauca
Dozens of attacks in a few days against public force installations in the department of Cauca; the Defensoría del Pueblo reports a sharp increase in cases compared to the previous year.
- Economy & Markets · Analysis
Fed raises rates to 3.75%-4%, first hike since 2023
The FOMC raised the benchmark rate by 25 basis points; however, the new "dot plot" shows strong divergences among Committee members on the path of rates over the next two years.
- Culture · Analysis
UNESCO inscribes 25 new sites on the World Heritage List, from Normandy to China
The World Heritage Committee has expanded the list with 19 cultural sites, five natural sites and one mixed site: new entries include the Allied landing beaches, Mount Olympus and the Jingdezhen porcelain industrial complex.
- Sport · Analysis
Ronaldo hints at retirement, Messi and Yamal among Ballon d'Or contenders
The Portuguese forward speaks of a "last year of football"; in the same week the list of candidates for the men's 2026 Ballon d'Or is released, featuring Lionel Messi and world champion Lamine Yamal.
- Health · Analysis
WHO dedicates World Patient Safety Day to chronic diseases
On September 17 the World Health Organization marks World Patient Safety Day on the theme of noncommunicable diseases; the same WHO 2026 report notes a 40% drop in new HIV infections since 2010.
- Tech & AI · Analysis
OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra, first 'critical' risk classification for cybersecurity
The company describes the new model as the most capable ever built for software development, but acknowledges it is also the first system classified as critical risk for its autonomous computing capabilities.
- Film & Entertainment · Analysis
Venice 83 closes: Golden Lion to 'Kvinde Ukendt', career award to Clooney and Burstyn
The jury chaired by Maggie Gyllenhaal awarded the Danish-Swedish-Latvian film by May el-Toukhy. Recognitions also for Italian cinema and for two Hollywood careers.
- Zero's Briefs
Zero's Briefs
News added to today's sections.
- Editorial
Today's editorial is not being published
Today's editorial was not written due to a technical failure and is not being published.
- Around the World
The collapsed building in Gaza City, as told by seven newsrooms in six languages
The same collapse, the same Civil Defence cited as a source: but not all outlets present it the same way