Zero's Briefs

Italy — Senate unanimously approves cinema reform — The Senate has unanimously approved the reform of the film sector, with reorganization, greater protections for workers, support for young talent and new rules on artificial intelligence. Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli dedicated the vote to Tinto Brass: “I dedicate this day to Tinto Brass.” (Adnkronos)

Italy — Government to challenge Veneto end-of-life law — The government will challenge before the Constitutional Court the end-of-life law approved by the Veneto Region. Forza Italia warns: “Without a national law, euthanasia is being favored.” (Il Messaggero)

Foreign Affairs and Geopolitics — Trump says he is close to a Russia-Ukraine deal — Donald Trump met at the White House with Putin’s envoy, not the Ukrainian delegation, stating: “We are very close to an agreement between Russia and Ukraine.” Moscow says it is ready for trilateral negotiations around November 10; Zelensky speaks of a three-way format within a week. (Sky TG24; Adnkronos)

News — Weather disaster death toll in Tuscany rises to six — The death toll from the bad weather that struck Tuscany has risen to six, including two in Montemurlo and one in Rosignano. The government has allocated 100 million euros for affected businesses and 200 million euros in loans. (Sky TG24)

Economy and Markets — Eurozone inflation rises to 4.0% in October — According to Eurostat’s flash estimate, annual inflation in the euro area rose to 4.0% in October, up from 3.8% in September. In Italy, the harmonized figure rose from 4.2% to 5.6%. Full data is expected on November 18. (Rivaluta.it; Format Research)

Culture — Pavese Prize to award five honors on November 14 — The 2026 Pavese Prize ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 14, at the Church of Santi Giacomo e Cristoforo in Santo Stefano Belbo. For the second consecutive year, the poetry award goes to a director, at the 43rd edition of the prize. (La Notte Online)

Sport — Djokovic eliminated in Paris by Hijikata — At the Rolex Paris Masters, Australian Rinky Hijikata eliminated Novak Djokovic in the second round 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. Lorenzo Musetti defeated Alexander Zverev 7-6, 6-2 in the tournament running from November 2 to 8 in Paris. (ATP Tour)

Sport — Juventus wins in Alkmaar, Milan collapses — Juventus won 2-1 away to AZ Alkmaar, moving to ten points after four Europa League matches. Milan lost 2-0 at home to Ferencváros, their third defeat in four matchdays of the tournament. (CalcioCasteddu)

Health — Study links body mass index to memory — According to a peer-reviewed study conducted on more than 8,200 adults over 24 years, a higher body mass index is associated with faster deterioration of memory and cognitive abilities, especially after age 65. The study describes an association, not a confirmed causal relationship. (Sanità Informazione)

Health — Microbiota may influence hormone therapy — A new study indicates that the initial composition of microbial communities could help explain individual differences in response to menopausal hormone therapy. (Sanità Informazione)

Tech & AI — OpenAI has AI mathematical proof verified — OpenAI has tasked a group of outside researchers, led by Russell Impagliazzo, Ramamohan Paturi and Ryan Williams, with verifying an AI-generated proof that the company claims surpasses a long-standing hypothesis on computational limits. The proof was verified in the Lean system. (The Quantum Insider)

Film & Entertainment — Pamela Anderson to receive Stella della Mole award — Pamela Anderson will be guest of honor at the Torino Film Festival, from November 24 to December 2, where she will receive the Stella della Mole award for her contribution to international cinema. The actress recently starred in The Last Showgirl and the Naked Gun reboot. (ANSA)

Foreign Affairs and Geopolitics — Newsom commutes 548 death sentences in California — California Governor Gavin Newsom has initiated the commutation of the death sentences of 548 inmates to life without the possibility of parole; 529 are men and 19 are women. For 382 cases, about 70%, approval from the California Supreme Court is required. (Los Angeles Times; CalMatters; Associated Press)

Number of the Day — 52% of large companies already use AI — According to the OECD, in 2025 artificial intelligence was used by 20% of companies with at least 10 employees, compared with 52% of large companies with 250 or more employees. Young people use it at nearly five times the rate of older people. (AgenSIR)

On This Day — Peña defends himself today before Paraguayan Senate — Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, who resigned on November 5 amid the crisis linked to the collapse of Ueno Bank, is expected today at 10 a.m. to present his defense before the Senate, after the Chamber of Deputies approved the impeachment charge with 78 votes. (ABC Color; La Nación)