Meloni's surprise overnight visit to Trump at Mar-a-Lago dominated Italian media coverage. The press initially focused on the secrecy of the meeting's agenda, then shifted to Trump's characterization of Meloni as having "taken Europe by storm." By morning, The New York Times revealed Meloni's "aggressive push" regarding Cecilia Sala's detention in Iran, suggesting potential negotiations involving Abedini's extradition.
As Meloni returned to Rome, attention turned to Ukraine's surprise offensive in Kursk, with conflicting reports about its success. Kiev claimed to have caught Russian forces off guard, while Moscow reported repelling six brigades.
Late afternoon brought news of a potential €1.5 billion Space X deal, while evening coverage focused on pre-derby tensions in Rome, where police seized weapons before the match. The Roma-Lazio derby concluded with Roma's 2-0 victory.
