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A northern Italy heatwave is driving up electricity demand and triggering blackouts in Turin, highlighting stress on the country’s power grid and prompting officials to monitor capacity and consider conservation or infrastructure measures as temperatures stay high.
WWE's first premium live event in Italy, Clash in Italy, in Turin stacks five title bouts and a WrestleMania rematch, with many stars needing a win to protect momentum: Roman Reigns defends in Tribal Combat against Jacob Fatu; Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther for the Undisputed Championship; Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi in a WrestleMania rematch; Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill for the Women's Championship; Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca for the Intercontinental title. The show airs Sunday, May 31 at the Inalpi Arena, Turin, starting at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT, streamed on the ESPN App (US) and Netflix internationally, with select theaters via Fandango. Wins and losses here could shape each star's trajectory and future roles in WWE's storylines.
Italy is fast-tracking a security decree after violent clashes in Turin left more than 100 security personnel injured, including a hammer attack on a 29-year-old officer. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the assault as 'attempted murder' and the government is pushing measures such as 12-hour preventive detention for repeat violent offenders, tighter knife restrictions for minors, and expanded self-defense protections ahead of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
A jet from the Italian Air Force's aerobatics squadron crashed during a practice run near Turin, killing a 5-year-old child and leaving her 9-year-old brother with severe burns. The pilot survived and is being treated for burns. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff, and the Italian Air Force has hypothesized that a bird strike may have caused the accident. The incident happened inside the airport perimeter, temporarily closing the airport.
A five-year-old girl was killed and several others injured after an Italian military jet crashed during an acrobatic exercise in Turin. The pilot managed to eject before impact, while the girl's nine-year-old brother was seriously hurt and their parents suffered burns. The crash may have been caused by a collision with a flock of birds, leading to engine failure. The jet was part of the Frecce Tricolori demonstration team, and an event marking 100 years of the Italian air force has been canceled as a result.
An aircraft belonging to the Italian acrobatic air team, Frecce Tricolori, crashed during a practice run near Turin, Italy, killing a 5-year-old girl who was in a car struck by the plane or its parts. The pilot ejected and reportedly suffered burns. The team was preparing for a show to mark the 100th anniversary of the Italian Air Force.