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Searches for the name Maldini are surging in France as Italy's national team prepares for a match in Paris. Coach Luciano Mancini told la Repubblica that Italy have no Messi or Ronaldo and must rely on the collective to win, with Kean and Esposito expected to lead the attack in the French capital.
- 2Italian center-left urged to build a positive alliance●Center-left, an alliance “for” and not “against” is needed www.repubblica.it/commenti/2026/10/02/news/centrosinistra_ser
A commentary in Repubblica argues that Italy's center-left must form an alliance built "for" something — a shared positive program — rather than one defined only by opposition. The piece reflects ongoing debate over how fragmented progressive forces can unite ahead of future political contests, with commentators stressing that voters need a constructive project, not merely an anti-government front.
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Italian public broadcaster Rai's streaming platform Rai Play is being widely searched as attention turns to the broadcaster's programming. Among the news driving interest, Prix Italia awards were handed out, with 'M - Il figlio del secolo' and 'Techegram', hosted by Fabrizio Biggio, among the winners, according to la Repubblica. Viewers are turning to Rai Play to follow the broadcaster's live programming and award-winning content.
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Italian politician and former Five Star Movement figure Alessandro Di Battista is facing a brain tumour diagnosis, with la Repubblica explaining what a brain tumour is and how it is treated. The news has drawn widespread attention in Italy, with readers searching for details on his condition and available treatments, and many expressing support and wishes for his recovery.
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Heavy storms and flooding are battering Montpellier, in southern France, with reports of cars being swept away by floodwater. Italian media, including la Repubblica, are covering the severe weather, and searches for news about bad weather in France have spiked. Details on injuries or damage remain limited so far.
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Italy's weather forecast points to continued mild conditions, with high pressure dominating for another six days. La Repubblica reports mostly sunny skies with temperatures reaching 4°C above seasonal averages. The extended stretch of stable, warm weather is drawing attention as many parts of the country enjoy an unusually mild spell.
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Riccardo Calafiori won hearts after Italy's match against Turkey by giving his shirt to a young fan, with la Repubblica reporting the child's uncontrollable joy at the gift. The heartwarming moment is drawing affectionate attention to the Italy defender following the national team fixture.
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A 32-year-old woman nine months pregnant died in Irpinia, in southern Italy's Campania region, after a sudden illness, and her baby did not survive. The case was reported by la Repubblica and is drawing attention locally as the causes of the medical emergency remain unclear.
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Italy's Economy Ministry is open to maintaining the 65% Ecobonus deduction for energy-efficiency home improvements, according to la Repubblica. Economy Minister Marcello Salimesi's office and Infrastructure Minister Maurizio Leo stress the need to keep working on energy efficiency, signalling the deduction may survive budget discussions rather than be cut.
- 10Italy sees doctors quitting hospitals as resignations outpace retirements●The exodus of doctors from hospitals: resignations outnumber retirements: "Grueling shifts" www.repubblica.it/cronaca/20
Italian hospitals are facing an exodus of doctors, with resignations now outnumbering retirements, according to a report by Repubblica. Medics cite grueling shifts and worsening working conditions as the main reasons for leaving public healthcare. The trend is raising concern about staff shortages and the sustainability of hospital care across the country.
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Meteorologist Mario Giuliacci reports a period of atmospheric stability over Italy lasting until Monday, with predominantly sunny skies and maximum temperatures reaching 28-29°C. His outlook, carried by la Repubblica, points to mild late-season conditions with no significant weather disturbances expected in the coming days.
- 12Meloni-Salvini tension before Italy's budget deviation approval●Tensione tra premier e Salvini prima dell’ok allo scostamento. Ma la difesa perde 8 miliardi www.repubblica.it/economi
Tension between Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini flared just before the government approved the budget deviation aimed at meeting defence spending targets. According to Repubblica, the compromise comes at a cost: Italy's defence budget loses around 8 billion euros, with funds reportedly shifted toward energy measures. The reported friction highlights strains within the governing coalition over fiscal priorities and NATO-related defence commitments.
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Italian energy suppliers are competing over fixed-price offers after a steep bill increase for vulnerable households. According to la Repubblica, bills for vulnerable users have risen 37%, prompting a discount offer from Eni in a challenge to Enel and A2A. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she hopes other companies will follow with similar reductions.
- 14Mediterranean sea temperatures alarmingly high like August●>> Allarme Mediterraneo: bollente come ad agosto https://www. repubblica.it/cronaca/2026/10/ 02/news/clima_copernicus_ra
A new Copernicus report covered by Repubblica warns that Mediterranean waters are as hot as they typically are in August, prompting alarm about the state of the sea well outside the summer season. Commenters are sharing the article with climate crisis hashtags, framing the finding as another sign of accelerating climate change affecting the region's marine environment.
- 15Italian doctors quit hospitals in growing numbers●Repubblica.it: La fuga dei medici dagli ospedali, sono più le dimissioni dei pensionamenti: “Turni massacranti” I dati d
More Italian hospital doctors are resigning than retiring, according to 2025 data from the Anaao medical union: about 3,700 left voluntarily against 2,800 who reached retirement age. The union blames 'crushing shifts' and working conditions pushing staff to the brink of burnout, adding to concerns over chronic understaffing in Italy's public health system.
- 16Portugal win 4-2 in Denmark, first joy for Klopp's Germany●Repubblica.it: Poker Portogallo, prima gioia per Klopp. Dublino, in campo palline con la bandiera della Palestina Goncal
Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 in Dublin, with Goncalo Ramos easing concerns over the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, while Germany, now led by Jurgen Klopp, earned a 2-0 win over Serbia. The match also saw protest balls carrying the Palestinian flag enter the pitch, another demonstration against Israel during international fixtures.
- 17Italian committee drops agenda item on Egypt memorandum after Regeni verdict●Repubblica.it: Regeni, dalla commissione via odg su Memorandum con Egitto. “Relatore impossibilitato” ma è in aula L’ord
Italy's Chamber defence committee removed from its agenda an order of the day on the memorandum with Egypt, which was to be discussed after the Rome verdict in the Giulio Regeni murder case. The committee cited an 'unavailable rapporteur', yet the deputy concerned was present in the chamber. Reports say a late message cancelled the session and all deputies were convoked instead, drawing accusations that parliament is avoiding debate on Italy-Egypt relations.
- 18Nigel Farage tells Repubblica Britain will never rejoin the EU●Repubblica.it: Brexit, intervista a Farage: “Non torneremo mai in Ue. Burnham ha commesso un errore madornale” Parla a R
Nigel Farage, the eurosceptic British right-wing leader, tells Italy's Repubblica that Britain will 'never' return to the EU and accuses Prime Minister Burnham of a 'colossal mistake'. He claims Burnham did him a favour by 'rehabilitating' him politically, and warns that a second Brexit referendum would split the country. The interview is drawing attention across European political discussions.
- 19Netanyahu claims Flydubai co-pilot underwent Islamist radicalisation●Repubblica.it: Flydubai, Netanyahu: “Il co-pilota aveva subito un processo di radicalizzazione islamista” Il primo minis
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking on Fox News, said the Flydubai co-pilot blamed for the crash had undergone an Islamist radicalisation process. He added that within days Israel would be able to determine whether the individual had links to Iran, as investigations continue into what caused the aircraft to go down.