A lion escaped from a circus in Ladispoli, near Rome, and was recaptured after several hours. The mayor of Ladispoli, Alessandro Grando, announced the capture on Facebook. The lion had been loose for at least 5 hours, causing concern among residents. The circus staff found a broken lock, suggesting possible sabotage. The lion was sedated and captured near a school. The Carabinieri are investigating the incident. The OIPA highlighted the public safety risks and animal welfare issues posed by circuses with animals and called for a ban on such circuses.

Flights at London's Luton Airport are set to resume following a 'significant' fire in Terminal 2's parking lot. The fire, which broke out on Tuesday evening, led to a 'partial structural collapse' but has been extinguished with no public harm reported. Four firefighters and an airport staff member were treated for mild smoke inhalation. Chief Fire Officer Andy Hopkinson indicated the fire was accidental, starting in one vehicle and spreading. The airport is a hub for low-cost airlines such as easyJet, Wizz Air, and Ryanair.

Flights at London's Luton Airport are set to resume following a significant fire in the Terminal 2 parking lot. The fire, which broke out on Tuesday evening, led to a partial structural collapse and the treatment of four firefighters and an airport staff member for mild smoke inhalation. Chief Fire Officer Andy Hopkinson estimated that around 1,500 vehicles were in the parking lot at the time and stated the fire was likely accidental. No members of the public were harmed, and the airport's priority remains safety and supporting emergency services.

A passenger bus accident in Mestre, Italy, near Venice, resulted in 21 fatalities, including two children, and 18 injuries. The bus, traveling from Venice to Marghera, fell off a bridge, causing an 'apocalyptic scene' according to Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The 40-year-old bus driver, Alberto Rizzotto, was among the deceased. The victims and injured include various nationalities. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other world leaders expressed condolences.

A bus accident in Mestre, Italy, near Venice, resulted in the death of 21 people, including two children, and injured 18 others. The bus, carrying passengers from Venice to Marghera, plunged from a bridge, causing an 'apocalyptic scene' according to Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the 40-year-old bus driver, Alberto Rizzotto, was among the fatalities. The victims and injured include various nationalities. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other world leaders have expressed their condolences.

A passenger bus accident in Mestre, Italy, near Venice, resulted in 21 fatalities, including two children, and 18 injuries. The bus, carrying people from Venice to Marghera, veered off a bridge, causing an 'apocalyptic scene' according to Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with the 40-year-old bus driver among the deceased. The victims and injured include various nationalities. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, and President of the European Council Charles Michel expressed their condolences.

Italian authorities, led by the health force Nuclei Antisofisticazione e Sanita (NAS), are investigating health violations in elderly care homes amid the coronavirus crisis. Inspections revealed that 17% of the homes failed to follow national protocols, with issues such as lack of protective equipment and quarantine spaces. Fifteen facilities have been closed, and numerous individuals have been fined or referred to judicial authorities. The Pio Albergo Trivulzio home in Milan is under criminal investigation for a significant number of deaths. Pope Francis offered prayers for the elderly in nursing homes, highlighting their vulnerability. The Italian Carabinieri are also conducting checks in care facilities, and the Associazione Nazionale Strutture Terza Eta has pledged to provide additional training and support.

Physicist Guido Tonelli reflects on the missed opportunity for Italy to be among the Nobel Prize winners for Physics due to political funding delays. He highlights the significant contributions of Italian scientists, including Adalberto Giazotto, to the discovery of gravitational waves and the Higgs boson. Tonelli criticizes the lack of aggressive investment by Italy and France compared to the United States' National Science Foundation, which spent about a billion dollars. He suggests that with proper support, Italy could be at the forefront of scientific and technological achievements.