The death of a local police officer during a pursuit in Milan dominated Italian headlines throughout June 23. The story broke late the previous night and evolved rapidly: by morning, the SUV had been found; by 10:16, the driver and a passenger were detained. Outlets across the spectrum tracked the investigation into whether the officer was rammed, with prosecutors later ruling out intentional contact. President Mattarella expressed condolences. Meanwhile, the Trump-Meloni feud simmered: Meloni stated she was 'sincerely struck' by Trump's remarks but called for bilateral relations to return to normal. Trump repeated attacks on Italy and NATO. In foreign affairs, Iran rejected IAEA access to damaged nuclear sites and asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting US claims of inspection agreements. Putin offered peace talks based on the 2022 Istanbul draft. Two Italian activists detained in Libya were released. A heatwave prompted emergency measures, including work stoppages and closures in France.