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First Thing: Greece battles wildfires as temperature in Italy forecast to hit 46C

Highs of between 46 and 48C forecast in Sicily and Sardinia, as parts of Europe, Asia and North America face surging temperatures. Plus, why first loves can shape our lives for ever

The Guardian - UK

European heatwave: red alerts issued for 16 cities in Italy

Rome, Florence and Bologna among areas affected as forecasters say Sicily and Sardinia could face record 49C temperatures

The Guardian - UK

Greece’s Acropolis shut to tourists as southern Europe melts in Cerberus heatwave

Second heatwave, called Charon, set to pass into southern Europe next week and threaten the continent’s all-time temperature record

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Police haul man off Ryanair flight after he shouted at mother trying to console baby

Exclusive: Flight from London to Sardinia is delayed after police called to deal with argument ahead of take-off

The Independent UK

Ewers, Garcia, Santesteban lose time in Giro Donne GC standings

Annemiek van Vleuten continues to gain time ahead of the rest day with two stages to go in Sardinia

Cycling News

9 of the best holiday destinations in Italy for 2024

From Milan to Sardinia, here’s where to travel for tranquil lakes, historic cities and paradise islands

The Independent UK

M-Sport not “massively concerned” after difficult WRC Safari Rally

The Ford squad has been absent from the WRC podium since Ott Tanak finished second in Croatia back in April, a result which was then followed by the Estonian finishing fourth in Portugal before an electrical fault robbed him of a top 10 result in Sardinia.

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WRC Safari Rally: Everything you need to know

The rally has prided itself on being one of the WRC’s jewel in the crown events given its difficulty to win. Its unique stages feature a mix of rough gravel and soft sandy roads sprawled across Kenya’s iconic wildlife-filled savannah. amid changeable weather, poses an altogether different challenge for crews.

Autosport

Tourists taking selfies on beautiful pink beach could be slapped with £427

Located on Budelli Island, off the coast of Sardinia, Spiaggia Rosa or Pink Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Italy, with a reputation that means it is now under threat

Daily Mirror

Celtic power couple Carl Starfelt and Jacynta Gala show off fancy footwork as they enjoy downtime on the beach

The couple, who both play for the green and white hoops, are currently holidaying in Sardinia and put their football skills to the test on the beach.

Daily Record

Rovanpera gives former F1 stars Hakkinen and Coulthard a WRC outing

Former McLaren F1 team-mates Hakkinen and Coulthard joined Rovanpera’s Toyota team for a pre-event test in Sardinia.

Autosport

WRC Sardinia: The Good, The Bad and a Hyundai revival

Top Performer - Esapekka Lappi and Janne Ferm

Autosport

Rovanpera surprised by WRC Sardinia points haul after "clever drive"

The reigning world champion was expecting a tall order in Sardinia starting first on the gravel stages on Friday at a rally that has yielded a best result of fifth in three previous top-tier attempts.

Motorsport

Rovanpera surprised by WRC Sardinia points haul after “clever drive”

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Neuville felt Breen was with him in WRC Sardinia victory run

Neuville scored Hyundai’s first WRC win of 2023 after coming through challenging wet conditions to lead a 1-2 for the South Korean marque, with Esapekka Lappi finishing 33.0s behind.

The Guardian - UK

Sardinian town invokes Arnold Schwarzenegger link to give population a US boost

Ten Americans will pay €1 a month to live in Ollolai, birthplace of former Mr Universe Franco Columbu

Autosport

WRC Sardinia: Ogier reclaims lead from Lappi as water splashes wreak havoc

The eight-time world champion started the loop 0.1s adrift but ended with an 18.2s lead after the pair enjoyed a thrilling battle before Lappi's challenge began to unravel in the final two stages.

Autosport

Wrong weather information cost Ogier WRC Sardinia advantage

The eight-time world rally champion was largely in command during Friday morning’s loop of stages, winning two of the three tests to open up a 16.3s lead over Hyundai’s Esapekka Lappi.

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The Hindu

Italy bets on quietest of places to host world-leading telescope

Italy is proposing a disused mineral mine in a remote corner of Sardinia to house one of the world’s most advanced telescopes

Autosport

WRC Sardinia: Lappi pips Tanak to lead after super special opener

The Finn successfully navigated the 3.23km test, held across a mix of tarmac and gravel surfaces in host city Olbia, to clock a time 0.2s faster than M-Sport’s Ott Tanak.

Motorsport

WRC drivers set for Safari Rally-like conditions in Sardinia

Sardinia is renowned for producing rough gravel stages but a revised route for this weekend's 20th-anniversary event is set to deliver perhaps the toughest conditions of the season.

Autosport

WRC drivers set for extreme 'Safari Rally' conditions in Sardinia

Sardinia is renowned for producing rough gravel stages but a revised route for this weekend’s 20th anniversary event is set to deliver perhaps the toughest conditions of the season.

Autosport

Suspension upgrade gives Tanak renewed WRC hope in Sardinia

The 2019 world champion has been struggling to unlock the set-up sweet spot in his Puma this season which has hampered the Estonian’s pace outright pace.

Motorsport

Suspension upgrade gives Tanak renewed hope in WRC Sardinia

The 2019 world champion has been struggling to unlock the set-up sweet spot in his Puma this season which has hampered the Estonian's pace outright pace.

Autosport

Inside the FIA’s bold mission to unearth the WRC stars of tomorrow

“We often say that the best drivers are perhaps not the ones driving, but those that have never had the opportunity,” says 2001 world rally champion co-driver and FIA deputy president Robert Reid, as he watches on as FIA Rally Star finalists strap themselves into a Ford Fiesta Rally3 car,…

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