Stories from Italy

German tennis player Tatjana Maria advanced to the second round of the WTA tournament in Rome. Additionally, Daniel Altmaier progressed after defeating China's Zhang Shijian in three sets, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4. Altmaier is scheduled to face Alize Cornet in the next round. Tatjana Maria won her first-round match against German player Altmaier with a score of 1-2. Alexander Zverev advanced to Round 3 of the Italian Open in Rome after defeating Daniel Altmaier in two sets. Laura Siegemund also progressed to the next round. Eva Lüs was defeated by Osaka in three sets. He defeated his opponent with scores of 7:5 and 6:3 after approximately 1.5 hours. Zverev is now hoping for his first Masters title of the year ahead of the French Open. His next opponent will be Belgian Alexander Block. Eva Lues was eliminated after losing to American player Osaka in three sets.

The trial hearing for Claudia Gonzalez has been suspended. Defense lawyers stated she chose not to respond to magistrates as they intend to review the case files and request a psychological assessment.

The Italian government is evaluating a third option to sell the Ilva steel plant to the Italian Arvedi group. The Arvedi group would be joined by the Qatar Steel Company, one of the world's largest steel producers.

The Princess of Wales is scheduled to undertake her first overseas royal visit next week following her cancer treatment. The trip will take place in northern Italy and will focus on early years child development.

Marina Berlusconi has expressed support for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni regarding Italy's fiscal management and foreign policy. Berlusconi praised the reduction of the national deficit and noted that the country has been secured.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is scheduled to meet with her two deputy prime ministers to discuss a new electoral law. The Premier aims to secure an initial approval in the Chamber of Deputies by this summer.

A commentator described Donald Trump's new offensive against the European Union as a reaction born of blind arrogance rather than diplomatic strategy. The speaker suggested the move stems from a false sense of superiority.

Tennis player Anastasia Zakharova reached the second round of the Rome Masters. She secured a victory in her latest match. A Russian tennis player advanced to the next stage of a tournament in Rome after his second-round opponent, Czech player Tomáš Macháč, withdrew due to illness. Rublev defeated Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic in two sets in the second round. Mededev's opponent, Tomas Machac from the Czech Republic, withdrew from the competition due to illness. Emira Andreeva is scheduled to play Victoria Golubic at 19:15 Moscow time, and Anna Kalinskaya also continues to compete in Rome, set to meet Beli. World leader Arina Sabalenka, a Belarusian player, is currently competing against Sorana Cirstea in the third round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Rome. The match is in the third set, with the score tied at one set all. Andreeva defeated Viktoria Golubic of Switzerland in three sets.

The investigation into Monte dei Paschi bank is encountering a procedural hurdle.

Prosecutors in Milan are seeking authorization from the Italian Chamber of Deputies and the Senate to access communications. This permission is required to extract data from mobile phones or other devices belonging to third-party non-parliamentary individuals.