The top headlines from the Italian press on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Today's headline
Youssef Siher in Custody: Prosecutors File Terrorism Charges
ANSA, RaiNews, and the Corriere are reporting on the detention of Youssef Siher, the alleged leader of the „Movimento 17 ottobre.“ The Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office accuses him of incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent and of organized violence during demonstrations; his wife is also under investigation. The court hearing on the detention order is still pending, and possible links to other groups have not been proven.
«Youssef Siher in prison: ‚He had a subversive plan.‘ His wife is also under investigation.» - ANSA | «Youssef Siher is in prison. His wife is also under investigation: together they managed the M1710 accounts.» - RaiNews | «Youssef Siher, the prosecutor's charges: «Through the M1710 chat, he sought to instill terror in the population. His plan was subversive.»» - Corriere della Sera | «Youssef Siher's subversive plot: “He wanted to terrorize Italy. Due to flight risk, he remains in prison”» - Repubblica
2027 Budget: Cabinet to Discuss It on Tuesday
ANSA and Il Sole 24 Ore report that the government plans to discuss the draft budget in the Cabinet on Tuesday, October 27. ANSA and Il Messaggero describe not only tax plans but also proposed assistance for the elderly and a solution for those affected in good faith by the Superbonus. Adnkronos highlights Giorgetti’s warning about high interest burdens and the remaining room for maneuver in the talks with Brussels. The measures remain proposals and are not yet finalized entitlements.
«Budget bill on Tuesday; parties pressing for action on the measures» - ANSA | «Manovra 2027: How Home Bonuses Are Changing—From Tax Deductions to Discounts for Those Under 36. And a Card for Seniors Is on the Horizon» - Il Messaggero | «Budget Bill: Salvini Announces, «It Will Be Presented to the Cabinet on Tuesday»» - Il Sole 24 Ore | «Manovra, Giorgetti: „A storm is on the horizon, but Italy isn't a big spender“» - Adnkronos
Politics & Economy
CSM Election: Judges Vote on Their Own Governance
ANSA and Sky TG24 provide details on the election for the Supreme Judicial Council (CSM): 64 candidates are vying for 20 seats to be filled by judges and prosecutors. According to official documents, voting will continue on Monday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parliament will vote separately on the ten external members starting on October 28; the results of the judicial election are not yet available.
«The CSM Goes to the Polls: 64 Candidates for the Renewal of the Judiciary» - ANSA | «Elections for the Superior Council of the Judiciary: Voting Begins to Elect New Members» - Sky TG24 | «Elections for the 2027–2031 Council Term» - Superior Council of the Judiciary
LMDV is reviewing a takeover offer for Il Fatto Publishing
ANSA and Corriere report that LMDV Media is launching a due diligence review in preparation for a potential full takeover bid for the publishing company SEIF. Subject to a positive outcome of the review, the price cited is 0.286 euros per share; the goal is to delist the company from the stock exchange. The founders, who hold the majority of the shares, state in the official SEIF announcement that they do not intend to sell their shares. Thus, the takeover is neither complete nor assured.
«Lmdv Media Conducts Due Diligence on Seif for Opa. Majority Shareholders Will Not Sell Their Shares» - ANSA | «Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio Also Wants «Il Fatto»: Lmdv Media Begins Due Diligence for a Total Takeover Bid» - Corriere della Sera | «SOCIETÀ EDITORIALE IL FATTO S.P.A.: Statement by the founding shareholders regarding the press release issued by LMDV Media S.r.l. on October 25, 2026. …» - SEIF
Salvini Remains Lega Leader and Calls for an End to Aid for Ukraine
ANSA, Corriere, and Il Sole 24 Ore report that Salvini was re-elected as leader of the Lega with 465 votes to Massimo Garavaglia’s 146. The reports highlight his call to end further financial and military aid to Ukraine; there is no corresponding government decision on this matter. They also describe the new logo, „Lega Italia federale,“ which no longer includes the party leader’s name.
«Salvini Remains Leader of the League, but Warns: ‚Stop Arms to Ukraine’» - ANSA | «Lega: Salvini Remains Party Secretary; 465 Votes for Salvini, 146 for Garavaglia. The Minister: «Stop Sending Money and Weapons to Kyiv»» - Corriere della Sera | «Lega: Salvini Re-elected Secretary with 75% of the votes. «Stop sending money and weapons to Kyiv»» - Il Sole 24 Ore
History & Society
Rome: List of Threats at Liceo Righi Sparks Protest
ANSA, Repubblica, and Rai TGR Lazio are reporting on a list containing sexual threats found in the restrooms of the Liceo Righi branch in Rome. Student councils condemn the message—which has since been removed and was accompanied by a swastika—and are calling for more education on relationships and violence. Principal Giovanni Cogliandro emphasizes the school’s prevention efforts.
«A ‚rape list‘ in the bathrooms at Righi High School in Rome» - ANSA | «Rape List: A New List at Righi High School—Five Students» Names and a Swastika in the Restrooms" - Repubblica | «Righi: A „rape list“ Turns Up in the High School Restrooms» - Rai TGR Lazio
Weather: Italy Starts the Week with Mostly Sunny Conditions
Weather forecasts predict mostly dry and increasingly mild weather in Italy at the start of the week. Meteo.it and Fanpage also note fog in the northern plains and in the valleys of central Italy; isolated showers are still possible in the south. ANSA expects a stronger high-pressure system to take hold starting Tuesday, while Monday’s current daily forecast calls for regional highs of 23 to 24 degrees.
«Final showers in the South and snow in the Alps; stable weather starting Tuesday» - ANSA | «Weather for October 26: High pressure and generally improving conditions! The forecast» - Meteo.it | «Weekly Weather Forecast: High pressure is returning, bringing back nice weather to Italy, but there is a risk of fog» - Fanpage
Culture & Lifestyle
Rome Film Festival: Clio Barnard Wins the Grand Prize
ANSA, Corriere, and AGI report on the awards at the 21st Festa del Cinema di Roma: Clio Barnard’s „I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning“ wins the top prize. The reports also highlight the shared acting awards for Anthony Boyle and Paolo Pierobon, as well as the Audience Award for „Mustang“ and „Congo Boy.“ Corriere cites 120,000 festival attendees and discusses the large number of films screened.
«I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning Wins Best Film at the Rome Film Festival» - ANSA | «Rome Film Festival: British Director Clio Barnard Wins with Social Realism (But Shortening the Titles Would Help)» - Corriere della Sera | «2026 Rome Film Festival: Clio Barnard's „I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning“ Wins» - AGI
Claudio Baglioni Returns to Rome with a New Song
ANSA, Adnkronos, and Quotidiano Nazionale are reporting on Claudio Baglioni’s return to Piazza di Siena in Rome, 44 years after „Alé-oò.“ To kick things off on October 24, he will perform his new song „Che notte è questa!“, which is set for digital release on November 13. The reports describe a roughly three-hour program in front of 6,400 spectators; the concert series runs through November 1.
«Claudio Baglioni Reclaims Piazza di Siena 44 Years After His First Visit» - ANSA | «Claudio Baglioni Returns to Rome at Piazza di Siena: The Magic, 44 Years Later» - Adnkronos | «Claudio Baglioni in Concert (After Pneumonia): The 40-Song Set List and a Recap of the Show at Villa Borghese» - Quotidiano Nazionale
Sport
Antonelli Wins in Austin; World Championship Still Up for Grabs
Gazzetta, Corriere dello Sport, and ANSA report Antonelli’s ninth win of the season in Austin, ahead of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen. They highlight Mercedes’ successful one-stop strategy; Hamilton finishes fourth, Russell eighth. The world championship title is not yet decided; the next opportunity comes in Mexico.
«Antonelli Triumphs in Austin and Has His Sights Set on the World Championship. Leclerc Excels: 2nd Behind Verstappen» - La Gazzetta dello Sport | «F1: Antonelli Wins in Austin; the World Championship Is Getting Closer» - ANSA | «Antonelli One Step Away from His Dream: He Triumphs in Austin, but It's Not Enough for the Title. Leclerc and Verstappen on the Podium, Hamilton 4th» - Corriere dello Sport
Musetti Wins His First Title in Four Years in Lyon
Gazzetta, Corriere dello Sport, and ANSA are reporting on Lorenzo Musetti’s 6-3, 6-4 victory over Taylor Fritz in the Lyon final. The Italian has won his third ATP title and his first since Naples in 2022. The reports highlight the four match points he saved in the semifinals against Flavio Cobolli and Gianluca Mager, who recently joined the team.
«Musetti is back! He beats Fritz in Lyon and wins his first ATP tournament in four years.» - La Gazzetta dello Sport | «Musetti returns to winning ways after four years and claims the Lyon tournament» - ANSA | «Musetti, what a performance: he beats Fritz in Lyon and wins his first ATP tournament in four years» - Corriere dello Sport
