12:56⇢Suspected Sabotage Blacks Out Cannes Film Festival
⌨The newspapers extensively report on a major blackout affecting Cannes, including the Film Festival area, with 160,000 homes without electricity (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere, La Repubblica, Sky TG24). French authorities suspect it may be deliberate sabotage, possibly an arson attack (ANSA, Corriere, Sky TG24). Reports suggest Italy might be left out of the festival's awards (ANSA, Corriere). Other news includes a prisoner exchange with 307 people freed on each side (La Stampa), Finance Minister Leo's announcement of a unified registry text for Monday's Council of Ministers meeting, and Education Minister Bernini reporting €500 million from the EU to attract researchers (Il Sole 24 Ore).