Car bomb explodes in Italy: Anti-mafia journalist targeted; daughter's close escape sparks national shock

A prominent Italian journalist, Sigfrido Ranucci, narrowly escaped a bomb attack on his car, which exploded near his home in Pomezia. His daughter had left the scene just 20 minutes prior. The blast caused significant damage but no injuries. Ranucci, who has been living under police protection due to mafia threats, received strong condemnation from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other government officials.