Following yesterday's fall of Hama, rebel forces advanced toward Homs and Damascus, with government officials evacuating buildings. Iran pledged support while Russian forces withdrew from key positions. The WHO announcement of an unidentified respiratory pathogen in Congo killing 70 children prompted Italy to implement airport controls.
The Constitutional Court challenged government health cuts, demanding other expenses be reduced first. Romania's Constitutional Court annulled presidential elections citing Russian interference, marking the first such case in EU history.
New Censis report revealed growing anti-Western sentiment among Italians, with 57% expressing concerns about migration impact and middle-class decline. Stellantis crisis deepened with 250 supplier layoffs, prompting opposition visits to affected plants.
Evening coverage focused on Archbishop Delpini's criticism of public administration while Credit Agricole increased its stake in Banco BPM to 15%.