The full edition
Thursday, 22 October 2026
22 pieces published that day.
- World & Geopolitics · Lead Story
Kyiv under ballistic attack overnight, as Moscow and Kyiv say they are ready for negotiations
One dead and 22 injured in the Russian bombardment of the Ukrainian capital, in the same hours as US envoy Witkoff was discussing in Saint Petersburg the resumption of trilateral talks.
- Italy · Analysis
Government passes decree for road hauliers, agriculture and fishing after blockades in the South
The Council of Ministers approved urgent aid for the transport sector after days of road blockades over high diesel prices; in the same hours, the protest came to a halt in Sicily and Calabria.
- Europe · Analysis
France, Macron chooses unions as the only street interlocutor
After the disorders of 17 October, the Élysée authorises only union marches for Saturday 24 and deploys elite police and gendarmerie units. All intelligence services summoned.
- Economy & Markets · Analysis
Tesla, net income down 44% in the third quarter: the company cuts projected spending for 2026
Revenue flat at $28 billion, net income at $787 million. The company has revised downward its capital expenditure for the year, from $25 to $20 billion.
- Culture · Analysis
A Roman amphora resurfaces at Punta Chiappa, in the Portofino Marine Protected Area
The Genoa Underwater Carabinieri Unit located an intact Roman amphora at a depth of over 40 metres off Camogli, bringing to light a site considered almost forgotten.
- Health · Analysis
First human case of Shamonda virus confirmed in France
French health authorities have reported the first human infection ever recorded from an arbovirus previously observed only in animals. The patient is severely ill.
- Tech & AI · Analysis
OpenAI brings its models to Google Cloud
An agreement between OpenAI and Google Cloud makes the company's models available through the Model Garden catalog: Google thus becomes the first major cloud provider to host Gemini, Claude and GPT together.
- Zero's Briefs
Zero's Briefs
Afternoon updates: from Saudi Arabia to the US Supreme Court, from Tesla's accounts to Mars.
- Editorial
Two parallel tracks on Kyiv, a decree and a new virus
The 4:30 PM edition updates the attack on Kyiv and the domestic Italian front, adds France, Tesla, a Roman amphora, an agreement between OpenAI and Google Cloud and the first human case of Shamonda virus. The rest of the day remains as reported this morning.
- World & Geopolitics · Lead Story
Moscow opens to trilateral talks on Ukraine, November 10 floated as possible date
After the meeting between Putin and US envoy Witkoff in Saint Petersburg, the Kremlin says it is ready to resume negotiations with Washington and Kyiv, while claiming advances by its troops on the ground.
- Italy · Analysis
In Milan, 500 Folgore paratroopers and drones for Saturday's marches
After last weekend's unrest, with 343 detained and nearly 50 arrests, the Interior Ministry is deploying troops and additional resources for the new demonstration on Saturday, October 24.
- Europe · Analysis
EU Council moves forward on organic farming and homelessness, a week of agreements in Brussels
Within two days, the Council of the European Union reached an agreement with Parliament on support for organic farming and adopted a recommendation against homelessness.
- Chronicle · Analysis
Heavy rain from north to south: Crotone area and Latina submerged in a few hours
Two bad-weather episodes separated by hundreds of kilometres show the same dynamic: rainfall concentrated in a few hours puts roads and emergency services under pressure.
- Economy & Markets · Analysis
European stocks down, oil prices rise on inflation and Middle East tensions
Old continent markets close lower on fears over energy-driven inflation and the sustainability of artificial intelligence investments, while crude rises on Middle East developments and US stockpiles.
- Culture · Analysis
Three excavations rewrite Italian archaeology: Akragas, Pompeii, Aquinum
In the same week, discoveries arrive from three different sites: a district of ancient Akragas destroyed in 406 BC, a Pompeian villa more extensive than previously thought, and a Roman votive altar at Aquinum.
- Sport · Analysis
Champions League, Real crush Leipzig, United collapse in Como
In matchday three of the league phase, Real Madrid beat Leipzig 4-1, Manchester United fell at Como, Bayern and Arsenal drew, and City ran riot against AEK Athens in front of half-empty stands.
- Health · Analysis
Bundibugyo Ebola arrives in Nigeria, first case in twelve years
The World Health Organization is supporting Nigerian authorities after confirmation of the country's first case of Bundibugyo Ebola; the outbreak has surpassed 9,600 infections across five African countries.
- Tech & AI · Analysis
Euclid telescope discovers its first comet
The European Space Agency's instrument, built to study dark matter and dark energy, has identified a new long-period object between the orbits of Jupiter and Saturn, confirmed by the Minor Planet Center.
- Film & Entertainment · Analysis
Rome Film Fest pays tribute to Monica Vitti and honours Bardem and Moore
The 21st edition of the Rome Film Fest, directed by Paola Malanga, celebrates Monica Vitti in its official image and presents the two Career Achievement Awards to Javier Bardem and Julianne Moore.
- Zero's Briefs
Zero's Briefs
The minor news stories of the day, in addition to coverage from the main sections.
- Editorial
A November 10 date to be verified, a country awaiting the budget law
Leading today, Russian availability for trilateral talks on Ukraine. Also, security in Milan, EU agreements, markets, science, cinema and two floods reported together.
- Around the World
The discord chant: how the world reported Barça-PSG
A complaint filed by Barcelona with UEFA over a banner displayed by Parisian ultras featuring a chainsaw has become an international case, picked up in at least six different languages.