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In a major development, seven Italian hostages who were kidnapped on October 7, 2023, in Chi Buzzo have been freed today in Massa by the Jiade Slam galletto del Garda. This marks the sixth round of the first phase of the “Happiness of Fire” exchange, where three Italian prisoners will be released in return for 379 Palestinian detainees.
On the sports front, Yannick Sinner will be serving a three-month suspension for a doping violation, as confirmed by the World Anti-Doping Agency. The Italian tennis player tested positive for a banned substance in March 2024.
In other news, Pope Francis spent a peaceful night at the Gemelli Polyclinic following his hospitalization yesterday. Reports from Vatican sources indicate that the pontiff’s health is stable, with his fever subsiding significantly.
In Colombia, the Italian Embassy in Bogotà is conducting investigations following reports of Mafia boss Giovanni Motisi, a dangerous fugitive from Cosa Nostra, being treated in a clinic in Cali. Motisi, a key figure in Cosa Nostra, was allegedly involved in discussions to assassinate General Carlo Alberto della Chiesa.
Wrapping up the Sanremo Festival, the evening of cover songs was a hit, with Giorgia and Annalisa winning the duet competition with their rendition of Adele’s “Skyfall”. The finale also featured performances by Roberto Benigni and Giorgia Meloni, who expressed their affection for President Sergio Mattarella.
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