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Daniel Ricciardo says he is grateful that Red Bull effectively made the call to end his Formula 1 career for him, removing the burden of deciding to walk away himself. The Australian, a eight-time race winner, lost his seat with the team's RB outfit, and his remarks frame the difficult exit as a decision he welcomed rather than fought.

A 'goccia fredda' — a cold drop weather system — is forecast to form over Spain this weekend, bringing heavy thunderstorms, according to a Spanish meteorologist. The warning follows torrential rains that already flooded parts of Barcelona and Catalonia, where downpours were described as 'drowning' the city. Italians are following the story closely, as similar systems often affect the Mediterranean and Italy.

Gianmarco Ciaccia has broken up with Piera live on the Italian reality show Grande Fratello Vip, ending the couple's relationship in front of viewers. The on-air split is drawing attention in Italy, where Ciaccia's name is trending as audiences react to the dramatic televised breakup and discuss the pair's relationship.

NASA's Perseverance rover has spent several Martian days examining a microbreccia rock on Mars, capturing closeup images with its SHERLOC_WATSON camera at submillimeter detail. The images, taken around Sol 1999 at RMC 91.0970 and processed by space enthusiasts, show fine-grained fragments that hint at the rock's history of being broken and reassembled.

A recipe for ricciarelli, the traditional Italian almond cookies from Siena, is being featured in food coverage. The chewy, powdered-sugar-dusted biscuits are a classic Tuscan treat often baked at Christmas. Home bakers are being shown how to make the simple dough of almond flour, sugar and egg whites, reflecting ongoing seasonal interest in traditional Italian holiday baking.

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has announced three new appointments to expand its Europe office in Brussels. The tech industry group, which lobbies on digital policy for major technology firms, is strengthening its presence as EU institutions step up work on areas such as the Digital Markets Act, AI regulation and online content rules. Details on the appointees and their roles were given in the group's announcement.

Motorsport outlets are revisiting the 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix, where Daniel Ricciardo took victory while Lewis Hamilton's title hopes suffered a major blow. Hamilton's Mercedes suffered an engine failure while leading, handing crucial ground to Nico Rosberg in their championship fight, and Ricciardo profited for Red Bull.

Bank of America analysts warn that Meta's AI agent Muse could threaten Apple's services revenue by letting users bypass the company's closed ecosystem. The report, flagged in Italian-language commentary, suggests a concrete risk to Apple's business model, as AI assistants may route users away from Apple-controlled services. The warning adds to debate over how generative AI could reshape platform economics.

Miuccia Prada, head of the Italian luxury house founded by her family in 1913, is discussing how she is securing the future of the Prada brand. In remarks to The Business of Fashion, she addresses succession, creative leadership and how the Milan-based fashion dynasty can stay relevant as the luxury industry consolidates and a new generation of consumers reshapes demand.

An aircraft flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv triggered a hijacking scare, leading Israel to scramble fighter jets. The alarm turned out to be false: a dispute between the Russian pilot and the Ukrainian co-pilot had raised suspicions the plane had been hijacked. Israeli media reported the jets were sent up as a precaution before the situation was clarified and the flight proceeded normally.

Motorsport site RaceFans revisits the 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix, where Daniel Ricciardo took victory for Red Bull while Lewis Hamilton's engine failure handed a major hit to his championship hopes against Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg. The anniversary feature recalls how unreliability, rather than rivalry on track, shaped that year's title fight, prompting fans to relive one of Hamilton's most costly retirements.

A FlyDubai flight bound for Tel Aviv triggered a hijack alert and was diverted to Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia, prompting Israel to scramble fighter jets. According to AGI, the scare turned out to be a dispute between the pilots, with no actual threat to the aircraft or passengers.