The day began with ongoing reports from the Venice Film Festival, which concluded with awards amplifying calls regarding Gaza, alongside initial coverage of a massive Russian drone attack on Kyiv. This attack, which reportedly hit a government building and caused multiple casualties including a one-year-old child, intensified throughout the morning. By late morning, a major religious event gained prominence: the canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati by Pope Leone XIV, drawing immense crowds. The early afternoon saw national attention pivot to the live women's volleyball World Championship final, which Italy won against Turkey, becoming world champions. As this national triumph concluded, the focus shifted to the US Open men's final between Sinner and Alcaraz, generating extensive live coverage. This event was notably delayed due to security concerns related to US President Trump's presence, who also issued an ultimatum to Hamas regarding Gaza hostages.