April
01.04.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Tariffs Imminent While Femicide Shocked Messina

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Trump's announcement of universal tariffs with immediate effect dominated coverage, with markets destabilizing and gold reaching record highs. Von der Leyen promised EU retaliation, stating "we didn't start the conflict" but are "ready to take revenge," while Salvini criticized this confrontational approach.

The murder of 22-year-old nursing student Sara Campanella in Messina shocked Italy. Authorities detained 27-year-old university colleague Stefano Argentino who had reportedly harassed her for two years. Sara's final voice message to friends saying "the sick one is following me" circulated widely in reporting.

Other developments included JD Vance planning an April 18-20 visit to Rome with potential meetings with Meloni, Ukrainian forces losing ground in the Kursk region, and a Scottish tourist dying in a building collapse in Rome's Monteverde district.

Pharmaceuticals industry warned tariffs could cost Italy €2.5 billion in exports.
02.04.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Trump Erected Tariff Wall While Two Women's Bodies Found In Suitcases

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Two femicides dominated morning coverage: 22-year-old Ilaria Sula's body found in a suitcase with her ex-boyfriend confessing to killing her while his parents were home, and the Sara Campanella case from yesterday advancing with her suspected killer's confession. Meanwhile, actor Val Kilmer's reported death at 65 from pneumonia proved false.

By midday, President Mattarella and Prime Minister Meloni urged avoiding a "trade war" with the US, with Mattarella calling for a "serene, compact and determined" EU response. That evening, Trump announced sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" ranging from a 10% minimum to 20% for the EU, 34% for China, and 25% on all imported vehicles, framing it as "economic liberation day." Markets immediately reacted, with the Nasdaq dropping 2.7% and the dollar falling.

Filmmaker Nanni Moretti suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized at San Camillo, while DNA evidence potentially linked Andrea Sempio to Chiara Poggi's fingernails in the Garlasco murder case.
03.04.2025
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Thursday
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Day Markets Bled Trillions While Meloni Sought Tariff Peace

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Trump's tariffs triggered a global financial meltdown, with Wall Street losing $2 trillion as the Dow fell 3.98% and Nasdaq 5.97%. European markets followed, with Milan plunging 3.6%. The EU planned retaliatory measures starting April 15, with Germany comparing the tariffs' impact to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Prime Minister Meloni canceled all appointments for emergency meetings, later emerging with a measured stance - calling Trump's tariffs "wrong but not catastrophic" and advocating for removing rather than multiplying tariffs. This positioned Italy differently from harsher EU responses, with Von der Leyen describing the situation as "chaos."

In sports news, Italian skier Federica Brignone suffered serious tibial and fibular fractures after falling during the giant slalom championships, requiring helicopter evacuation and facing several months of recovery.
04.04.2025
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Friday
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Day China Countered With 34% Tariffs While Milan Suffered 9/11-Level Crash

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The trade war escalated dramatically as China announced retaliatory 34% tariffs on US goods and filed a WTO complaint. Global markets suffered catastrophic losses, with Milan's exchange plummeting 6.5-7%, its worst performance since September 11, 2001. Wall Street lost $5.2 trillion in two days - worse than during the COVID pandemic.

Despite market panic, Trump maintained his hardline stance while paradoxically encouraging investors to "get rich" during the crisis. Prime Minister Meloni warned against "panic and alarmism," suggesting a suspension of the EU Green Deal for automobiles to mitigate economic damage.

Bank of Italy slashed Italy's 2025 GDP growth forecast to just 0.6% due to tariff impacts. Fed Chair Powell warned that tariffs would likely increase inflation, undermining his monetary policy efforts.

Meanwhile, the government approved a controversial security decree amid protests and clashes in Rome.
05.04.2025
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Saturday
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Day Of Tariff Fears And Musk's Warning

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Trump's 10% tariffs officially took effect, with China retaliating with 34% countermeasures. Global markets continued bleeding, with Wall Street having lost $5.2 trillion over two sessions. Italian Economy Minister Giorgetti called for "blood cold and no panic," warning against EU counter-tariffs while suggesting suspension of the EU Stability Pact to support affected businesses.

Foreign Minister Tajani emphasized only the EU - not Italy individually - can negotiate with the US, telling entrepreneurs not to "flee." Meanwhile, Prime Minister Meloni sought an early Washington visit amid polling concerns.

By afternoon, Elon Musk made a surprise appearance at the Lega congress, expressing hope for "zero tariffs" while controversially warning of "mass killings" from terrorism in Europe. The congress attendees called for Salvini's return to the Interior Ministry.

Five Star Movement organized a significant anti-rearmament rally in Rome, with Conte positioning it as building an "alternative to the government."
06.04.2025
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Sunday
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Anti-Trump Protests As Fifty Nations Seek Negotiations

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Anti-Trump protests spread across all 50 US states and European cities as global markets continued reeling from tariff impacts. Over 50 countries contacted the White House seeking trade negotiations, while the EU prepared targeted countermeasures. Von der Leyen told Starmer she was "ready to negotiate and defend our interests," as Meloni called for revising the EU Green Deal.

The League party congress saw Salvini re-elected as secretary until 2029, with Marine Le Pen comparing their struggle to Martin Luther King's. Vannacci received his membership card while Salvini expressed interest in returning to the Interior Ministry, though coalition partners balked with the FdI stance that "a winning team shouldn't change."

Pope Francis made a surprise appearance at St. Peter's Square for the Jubilee of the Sick, arriving in a wheelchair with oxygen support. In Rome, a 13-year-old boy was critically injured after accidentally shooting himself with his brother's service weapon.
07.04.2025
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Monday
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Day Markets Bled Ten Trillion While Von Der Leyen Offered Zero Tariffs

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Global markets suffered historic losses as Asian exchanges opened with dramatic falls - Tokyo down 7%, Hong Kong 13% - followed by European markets with Milan losing 5.4%. The three-day bloodbath erased €10 trillion in market value.

Trump maintained his hardline stance, calling tariffs "necessary medicine" while threatening China with an additional 50% tariff increase. Market chaos intensified midday when Reuters reported a potential 90-day tariff pause, causing a brief rebound before the White House labeled it "fake news."

By afternoon, von der Leyen offered "zero tariffs on industrial goods" while the EU drafted potential retaliatory measures of up to 25% on American products. Trump countered that "Europe must buy energy from the US."

Prime Minister Meloni convened a government task force and scheduled an April 16 visit to Washington, adopting the message that "trade wars benefit no one."
08.04.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Markets Rebounded While China Rejected US Blackmail

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Markets attempted recovery after three days of tariff-induced crashes, with Tokyo rebounding 6% and Milan closing up 2.4%, though with volatility throughout the day. China vowed to "fight to the end" against what it termed US "blackmail," while the White House confirmed 104% tariffs on Chinese imports starting tomorrow.

The EU prepared a three-phase counter-strategy, with von der Leyen speaking of a "bazooka on the table" while seeking to avoid escalation. Meloni announced an April 17 Washington visit to propose a "zero-for-zero" tariff approach to Trump.

King Charles and Queen Camilla began their state visit to Italy with ceremonial welcomes at the Quirinale and Altar of the Fatherland.

Italian biologist Alessandro Coatti was found murdered and dismembered in Colombia, while prosecutors sought dismissal of sexual assault charges against Leonardo La Russa, son of the Senate President.
09.04.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Trump Paused Tariffs While Taking Aim At China

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Trump's 104% Chinese tariffs took effect early morning, triggering another Asian market selloff. By mid-morning, China announced retaliatory tariffs up to 84% on American goods, while the EU approved 25% countermeasures.

Trump made vulgar comments about foreign leaders "kissing his ass" to secure trade deals, stoking further tensions. European markets suffered heavily, with Milan closing down 2.75%.

In a dramatic evening reversal, Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most countries while simultaneously increasing China's rate to 125%. He admitted "people were a bit scared," triggering a historic Wall Street rebound—Nasdaq closed up 12.16%, with Apple gaining 12% and Tesla 22.7%.

In domestic news, Italy's Supreme Court rejected the Interior Ministry's appeal, ruling that ID cards should use the generic term "parents" rather than "father" and "mother." King Charles III and Queen Camilla addressed the Italian Parliament and met with Pope Francis.
10.04.2025
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Thursday
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Day Markets Danced On Trump's Turnaround While A Helicopter Sank In Hudson

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European markets responded enthusiastically to Trump's tariff suspension, with Milan surging 8% before settling at +4.7%. The EU reciprocated by suspending its countermeasures for 90 days, with von der Leyen declaring readiness to negotiate.

However, the White House clarification that Chinese tariffs now totaled 145% sent Wall Street tumbling, highlighting the continued US-China trade tensions. Trump's statement that he would negotiate with the EU as a bloc rather than individual states signaled his diplomatic approach.

Italy's industrial production data showed continued decline (-0.9% monthly, -2.7% annually), marking two years of contraction. Finance Minister Giorgetti halved Italy's growth forecast.

Prada acquired Versace for €1.25 billion, creating a new Italian luxury powerhouse. In sports, Musetti defeated Berrettini in straight sets at Monte Carlo, while the Lazio lost 2-0 to Bodø/Glimt.

Evening news focused on a Spanish family of five dying in a Hudson River helicopter crash in New York.
11.04.2025
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Friday
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Day China Pushed Back With 125% Tariffs While BlackRock Declared Recession

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Morning headlines documented the fallout from Trump's tariff policies, with Asian markets tumbling as China announced retaliatory tariffs increased from 84% to 125%, effective April 12. President Xi explicitly called on the EU to "unite with China against US bullying."

European markets initially opened higher but reversed course after China's announcement. By midday, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink declared "we are already in recession" while US consumer confidence hit its lowest point since November 2022.

In the sports world, Musetti achieved a comeback victory against Tsitsipas at Monte Carlo.

The evening brought positive news for Italy as S&P raised the country's credit rating to BBB+ with a stable outlook, crediting the Meloni government with providing "stability to markets." However, economic forecasts warned tariffs could halve Italy's projected 2025 growth to just 0.3%.
12.04.2025
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Saturday
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Day Trump Exempted Electronics While Musetti Reached Masters Final

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Trump softened his tariff stance, exempting smartphones, computers, and chips from reciprocal tariffs while maintaining "specific tariffs" for autos, steel, and pharmaceuticals. This strategic shift boosted tech stocks after days of market turmoil. Democrats demanded an investigation into Trump's comments about friends profiting from tariff announcements.

S&P upgraded Italy's credit rating to BBB+, which Finance Minister Giorgetti called recognition of the government's serious approach despite Italy's ongoing economic vulnerabilities.

The Liliana Resinovich murder case advanced as her husband became an official suspect three years after her death. Meanwhile, notorious Sardinian bandit Graziano Mesina died shortly after being released from prison for health reasons.

A pro-Palestinian protest in Milan turned violent with demonstrators breaking shop windows and writing "shoot Giorgia" on storefronts, resulting in seven arrests.

In sports, Lorenzo Musetti reached his first Masters 1000 final at Monte Carlo after defeating De Minaur in a three-set thriller.
13.04.2025
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Sunday
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Palm Sunday Massacre At Sumy Cathedral

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The Russian missile strike on Sumy during Palm Sunday dominated Italian news, with death tolls rising from 21 to 34 throughout the day, including two children. The attack, characterized as targeting worshippers, drew international condemnation with Meloni calling it a "vile attack contradicting peace commitments" and US officials stating Russia "exceeded limits of decency."

Overnight, Israeli forces bombed Gaza's Al-Ahli Hospital, destroying its emergency room, with Hamas condemning it as "another terrible crime."

Sports coverage featured Musetti's strong start against Alcaraz in the Monte Carlo final, winning the first set before suffering an injury and losing 3-6, 6-1, 6-0. Marc Marquez won in MotoGP while the Lazio-Roma derby ended 1-1 amid violent clashes outside the stadium that injured 13 police officers.

Trump continued refining his tariff strategy, exempting electronics while considering semiconductor tariffs, with Tajani noting Meloni would seek "zero tariffs" in Washington.
14.04.2025
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Monday
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Day Trump Blamed Triple Alliance For Ukraine War

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Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa's death at 89 dominated early morning headlines before being overshadowed by developments in Ukraine. Russia's Palm Sunday bombing in Sumy initially reported seven children killed, but later corrected to two, with Zelensky warning failure to stop Putin risked "world war."

Trump dramatically shifted rhetoric, blaming Biden, Zelensky, and Putin collectively for the war, questioning Ukraine's decision to fight "someone 20 times larger." Meanwhile, Germany's Merz approved Taurus missiles for Ukraine, prompting Russian accusations of "wanting escalation."

On economic fronts, China suspended rare earth exports while Trump considered tariff exemptions for automobiles - a significant softening after weeks of escalation. European stocks rebounded with technology sectors leading gains.

Domestically, Italy faced a corruption probe involving 40 officials allegedly receiving free Tirrenia ferry tickets, while criticism mounted over irregularities in school principal selection exams.
15.04.2025
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Tuesday
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Trump Rejects Zero Tariff Proposal While Mattarella Gets Pacemaker

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Trump rejected the EU's proposal for zero tariffs on industrial goods and automobiles, continuing his protectionist stance despite showing flexibility on exemptions in previous days. While considering temporary auto tariff suspensions, he threatened new tariffs on chips and pharmaceuticals instead. Meloni described the situation as a "difficult moment" as she prepared for her Washington visit.

Trump's envoy Witkoff claimed Putin is "open to permanent peace" in Ukraine centered around "five territories," while the US notably refused to sign the G7 condemnation of Russia's Sumy attack.

Media extensively covered a sexual assault case in Busto Arsizio, where a 14-year-old girl was raped by a man she met on social media.

President Mattarella was hospitalized for a scheduled pacemaker implant, with officials emphasizing there was "no cause for concern."

China escalated trade tensions by blocking deliveries of new Boeing aircraft.
16.04.2025
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Wednesday
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Trump Proposes Lower Tariffs For Partners Isolating China

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President Mattarella's successful pacemaker surgery dominated morning headlines, with officials emphasizing his stable condition. The main development was Trump's strategic shift on tariffs, offering reductions to countries willing to isolate China economically - a proposal Beijing rejected, stating "force won't make America great again." As markets declined, economic institutions responded negatively: Fitch cut global growth forecasts, the WTO reduced trade estimates, and Powell warned about inflation risks.

The EU prepared for a "no deal" scenario while coordinating before Meloni's Washington visit, with von der Leyen calling the premier. California escalated tensions by filing a lawsuit against Trump's tariff policies, while Honda announced plans to relocate production to the US.

Other significant developments included the UK Supreme Court ruling that transgender people cannot legally be defined as women, US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Rome, and severe weather alerts in northern Italy.
17.04.2025
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Thursday
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Cable Car Tragedy Overshadows Meloni-Trump Meeting

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Early morning reports focused on potential signs of life discovered on exoplanet K2-18b and economic warnings about Trump's tariffs, as Meloni prepared for her Washington visit. By midday, the ECB cut interest rates to 2.25% amid "exceptional uncertainty," with Lagarde expressing concern about trade wars.

The afternoon was marked by disaster when a cable car at Monte Faito near Naples plunged into a ravine after a cable broke, killing four people with one survivor seriously injured. The tragedy unfolded dramatically in media coverage, with initial reports of passengers being rescued before the cabin's fall was confirmed.

Simultaneously, Meloni met with Trump at the White House, where he called her "exceptional" and promised "100% agreement with the EU on tariffs" - a significant softening from his previous stance. Trump accepted Meloni's invitation to visit Rome while she adopted his rhetorical style with a "Make the West Great Again" slogan.

Northern Italy continued battling severe flooding with a red alert in Piedmont.
18.04.2025
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Friday
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Day Father And Son Perished While Vance Offered Tariff Hope

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Early morning coverage focused on the tragedy in Vicenza, where entrepreneur Leone Francesco Nardon and his son were swept away after their car fell into a sinkhole caused by flooding. Their bodies were recovered by mid-morning, adding to the severe weather impacts across northern Italy with multiple regions declaring emergencies.

US Vice President JD Vance's Rome visit dominated afternoon coverage, continuing diplomatic momentum from Meloni's Washington trip. Meeting at Palazzo Chigi, Vance discussed potential EU tariff negotiations while Meloni spoke with von der Leyen, indicating coordinated European response to Trump's trade policies.

Evening coverage highlighted the Saman Abbas case appeal verdict, with life sentences confirmed for her parents and extended to her cousins, while her uncle's sentence increased to 22 years. The court determined the entire family participated in the honor killing.

Trump's ultimatum to Russia and Ukraine surfaced late, threatening to "leave the table" without rapid progress toward peace.
19.04.2025
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Saturday
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Day Putin Proclaimed Easter Truce While Iran Talked In Rome

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Putin's unprecedented Easter ceasefire announcement dominated Italian media, declaring a 30-hour pause in Ukraine operations starting at 17:00. Ukrainian officials responded skeptically, reporting Russian drones still active despite the announced truce. Zelensky later suggested extending the ceasefire if it proved genuine.

Simultaneously, US-Iran nuclear talks commenced at Oman's Rome embassy, with Tehran stating they sought "agreement, not surrender" while calling Israel "the only obstacle" to a nuclear-free Middle East. Officials described the atmosphere as "constructive."

Vice President Vance's Rome visit continued with Vatican meetings on migration and international situations, followed by breakfast with Italian ministers.

The US Supreme Court's suspension of Venezuelan deportations from Texas received significant coverage, blocking a key Trump immigration policy. Italian media also reported the first migrant deportation from Italy's Albania detention center.
20.04.2025
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Sunday
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Day Putin's Easter Truce Shattered As Pope Delivered Peace Plea

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Putin's 30-hour Easter truce in Ukraine dominated morning coverage, with Italian media extensively reporting Zelensky's claims of multiple violations. By midday, newspapers cited Zelensky's allegations of 387 Russian bombardments since the ceasefire began, with one civilian killed by a drone strike.

Pope Francis appeared at St. Peter's Square for the Urbi et Orbi blessing, having earlier held a brief meeting with US Vice President Vance. Though appearing frail, the Pope delivered a message condemning ongoing conflicts and militarization, specifically describing Gaza's situation as "ignominious" and emphasizing "no peace is possible without true disarmament."

By evening, Zelensky claimed over 2,000 violations of the truce, which Moscow announced would not be extended beyond its midnight expiration. Trump unexpectedly expressed hope for a Russia-Ukraine agreement within the week, despite Putin ending the ceasefire without extension.
21.04.2025
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Monday
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Day Pope Francis Died While Russian Bombardment Resumed

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Italian media coverage shifted dramatically at 8:00 AM with news of Pope Francis's death at age 88. The Vatican announced he died at 7:35 AM, with official causes later confirmed as stroke and cardiovascular collapse. Throughout the day, details emerged about his final wishes to be buried "in bare earth" with a simple inscription reading "Franciscus." His body will lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica starting Wednesday, with funeral plans set for Saturday and the conclave to elect his successor scheduled between May 5-10.

Early morning coverage had focused on Russia resuming attacks across Ukraine immediately after Putin's Easter truce expired. Multiple sources reported 3 missiles and 96 drones launched on Ukrainian cities, with Zelensky claiming Putin had already violated the ceasefire "3,000 times" during its nominal duration. Trump expressed hope for a peace agreement within the week, despite the renewed hostilities.
22.04.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Vatican Released Pope's Final Image While Planning Saturday Funeral

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Vatican officials released the first images of Pope Francis's body, dressed in red chasuble with a rosary in his hands, beginning a carefully orchestrated period of mourning. Cardinals gathered for their first congregation, setting the funeral for Saturday at 10 AM in St. Peter's Square, with burial at Santa Maria Maggiore following the Pope's wishes for a simple grave marked only "Franciscus."

The Italian government declared five days of national mourning, with debate emerging about how to handle scheduled April 25 Liberation Day celebrations. President Mattarella visited Santa Marta to pay respects.

Vatican sources revealed the Pope's final words to his nurse on Sunday: "Thank you for bringing me to the square," followed by a hand wave goodbye. Public viewing of the body will begin Wednesday in St. Peter's Basilica, remaining open until midnight the first day, with authorities preparing for an estimated 200,000 mourners by Saturday.
23.04.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Pope's Body Draws 100,000 Mourners At St. Peter's

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Pope Francis's body was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica at 9 AM, beginning an extended period of public viewing that drew unexpectedly large crowds. Officials initially anticipated 20,000 visitors but by midday reported 100,000 mourners waiting in lines up to five hours long, prompting the Vatican to extend basilica hours beyond midnight.

Prime Minister Meloni visited to pay respects while Parliament held a special commemorative session. Vatican officials announced the funeral would take place Saturday at 10 AM, with the conclave to elect a new pontiff scheduled between May 5-10.

Media reported Francis donated €200,000 to prisoners before his death, reinforcing his compassionate legacy. Global political maneuvering became visible as Putin announced he would send his Culture Minister to represent Russia at the funeral, while world leaders including Trump prepared to attend.
24.04.2025
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Thursday
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Day Moscow Nuclear Threats Shadowed Pope's Final Arrangements

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Two major stories dominated Italian media. Following yesterday's massive turnout, over 100,000 faithful continued paying respects to Pope Francis, with authorities extending opening hours at St. Peter's Basilica. The Vatican revealed the Pope's tomb at Santa Maria Maggiore and announced Saturday's funeral procession will move "at walking pace," symbolically featuring migrants and homeless people—"the last"—reflecting Francis's priorities.

Meanwhile, Russia's bombardment of Kyiv escalated, with reports of 9 deaths in the morning rising to 12 by afternoon. Moscow issued explicit nuclear threats, stating it would "consider nuclear weapon use" if attacked by Western forces. Trump claimed to have "an agreement with Putin" while pressuring Zelensky to accept a deal or "lose everything."

Political maneuvering intensified around the funeral, with Netanyahu's condolences arriving three days late and Trump expressing desire to meet "all leaders" in Rome, including a possible meeting with von der Leyen about tariffs.
25.04.2025
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Friday
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Liberation Day With Open Wounds

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Italy commemorated the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day with two nation-defining events competing for attention. President Mattarella laid a wreath at the Altar of the Fatherland alongside Prime Minister Meloni, who acknowledged "democratic values denied by fascism" in a rare direct reference. Mattarella later spoke in Genoa, explicitly linking Pope Francis's messages to the Resistance legacy.

The day was marred by ideological divisions as pro-Palestinian demonstrators clashed with ANPI veterans and the Jewish Brigade in Milan and Rome. In Lanciano, a car plowed into a Liberation Day crowd, killing one person.

Meanwhile, the three-day public viewing of Pope Francis's body concluded with 250,000 mourners having paid respects. Vatican officials sealed his coffin in an evening ceremony, with the rogito describing Francis as a "witness of humanity." Trump arrived in Rome, announcing plans to meet Meloni while maintaining the visit would remain respectful.
26.04.2025
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Saturday
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Day 400,000 Mourners Bid Farewell While Diplomatic History Unfolded

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Pope Francis's funeral drew 250,000 people to St. Peter's Square with another 150,000 lining the processional route. The morning ceremony featured Cardinal Re's homily describing Francis as "a voice against war" and "a Pope among the people." After the service, the Pope's coffin traveled via open-topped papamobile to Santa Maria Maggiore for entombment, where the poor and marginalized waited with white roses.

The funeral became an unexpected diplomatic milestone when Ukrainian President Zelensky and former US President Trump held what observers called a "historic" 15-minute meeting inside St. Peter's. Trump stated "Putin might not want to stop the war," while Zelensky later met with Meloni at Palazzo Chigi. By late afternoon, Putin announced readiness for negotiations "without preconditions," which Zelensky described as "a step." Meloni called on Moscow to "demonstrate it wants peace," while Von der Leyen pledged EU support for "just peace" talks.
27.04.2025
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Sunday
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Day Masses Of Faithful Visit Pope's Tomb While Sicily Mourns Three Deaths

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A day after Pope Francis's funeral, over 230,000 faithful visited his tomb at Santa Maria Maggiore, with officials temporarily suspending access due to overwhelming crowds. Cardinal Parolin led a commemorative mass for 200,000 adolescents at St. Peter's Square, describing the sense of "bewilderment" but urging them to embrace Francis's legacy.

A deadly shooting in Monreale, Sicily, killed three young men and injured two others. Details emerged that the violence began with a trivial dispute over driving, when someone asked "Come cavolo guidate?" (How the hell do you drive?).

Israel bombed southern Beirut, claiming to target Hezbollah weapons depots. In Ukraine news, Putin expressed readiness for negotiations, while Trump suggested Zelensky was prepared to cede Crimea.

In sports, Napoli defeated Torino 2-0 with McTominay scoring twice, extending their Serie A lead to three points over Inter, who lost 1-0 to Roma.
28.04.2025
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Monday
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Day Conclave Date Set While Iberian Peninsula Goes Dark

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Cardinals set May 7th as the starting date for the Conclave to elect Pope Francis's successor, with Cardinal Parolin presiding. Cardinal Becciu reportedly contemplated withdrawing from participation to avoid controversy. Meanwhile, over 70,000 faithful visited Francis's tomb at Santa Maria Maggiore.

An unprecedented electrical blackout struck Spain and Portugal, paralyzing transportation systems, telecommunications, and forcing hospitals onto emergency generators. Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez declared a state of emergency as authorities investigated causes ranging from cyberattacks to atmospheric phenomena.

On financial markets, Mediobanca launched a €6.3 billion takeover bid for Banca Generali, described as a strategic counter to Monte dei Paschi di Siena's ambitions.

In international news, Trump urged Putin to stop firing and negotiate with Ukraine, suggesting Zelensky might be willing to cede Crimea. Putin later announced a limited May 8-10 truce, which Zelensky dismissed as manipulation.
29.04.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Power Returns As Cardinal Steps Aside

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The Iberian Peninsula blackout mystery deepened as Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez announced an investigation into the "five-second" solar energy failure that plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness. Officials ruled out hackers and sabotage, with power restored to 99% of areas by morning.

Cardinal Becciu announced he would not participate in the May 7 Conclave, stating he was "obeying Pope Francis" while maintaining his innocence. The withdrawal changes the quorum needed for papal election.

In Canada, Mark Carney's Liberals won their election, with reports highlighting their victory as rejection of Trump-style politics despite falling short of an absolute majority.

President Mattarella raised concerns about workplace deaths and insufficient wages during labor celebrations in Latina.

By evening, Trump announced an India tariff deal and eased automotive tariffs, while claiming China "deserves" 145% tariffs. A House-Amazon dispute over displaying tariff costs publicly was described as "political."
30.04.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Trump Eased Car Tariffs As Jerusalem Burns

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Trump showcased 100 days in office, easing automotive tariffs while maintaining pressure on China, claiming a "fair deal" was forthcoming despite 145% tariffs. This tariff strategy backfired, with US GDP unexpectedly contracting 0.3% in Q1.

Italy's economy showed resilience, with ISTAT reporting 0.3% growth and Economy Minister Giorgetti claiming Italy "outperforms other European countries." The government announced an additional €650 million for workplace safety following Mattarella's concerns about insufficient wages.

Education reforms requiring parental consent for sexual education courses and mandatory arrest for attacking teachers sparked controversy.

By afternoon, Jerusalem faced its "largest wildfire in history" with 7,000 evacuated as Hamas urged Palestinians to "burn everything" in revenge for Gaza.

Late evening brought news of a US-Ukraine agreement on rare earth minerals, establishing an investment fund for reconstruction.
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