ROME – An Italian Navy helicopter has crashed into the Mediterranean during an overnight “Mare Sicuro” (Safe Sea) training drill, carried out with five crew members. One of the team aboard the SH 212 helicopter died in the tragic operation, whilst the other four were successfully rescued.

 The helicopter had been stationed aboard the Nave Borsini, a ship deployed under the same rescue operation, not far from where the incident took place. Investigations have been launched in order to decipher the reasons behind the helicopter’s unexpected fall, which still remain unknown.

PALERMO – The League has come under fire after two party members were arrested in Sicily, tied up under allegations of deals to trade employment for votes during the regional elections last year. The reports tarnish the League’s image prior to consultations with Italian President Sergio Mattarella over the formation of a new government.

ROME – Two unfortunate own goals cost the Italian side dearly as Barcelona took firm control of their Champions League tie with a 4-1 victory at the Nou Camp. Edin Dzeko was able to claw one back, but a late goal from Luis Suarez leaves Roma with plenty to do in the return leg.

 Roma set out brightly and could easily have taken the lead early on. Dzeko was brought down by Nelson Semedo, having been clipped at the ankles. No penalty, however, was the decision of referee, Danny Makkelie, as the game began to sway in Barcelona’s favour.

BRSCIA – Previous offender, Cosimo Balsamo, has killed two businessmen in the north of Italy, at separate locations, before escaping and eventually committing suicide. A series of shootings took the lives of Elio Pellizzari and James Nolli, whilst a third man has been left injured.

 Balsamo arrived at an industrial vehicles warehouse in Flero, where Pellizzari was working. He allegedly shouted, “you ruined me” to Pellizzari before shooting the 78-year-old, also wounding a workman in the chaos, and fleeing the scene in a car.