A tragic tram derailment in Milan has resulted in the loss of one life and left at least 39 others injured, some seriously, following an accident that unfolded in the heart of the northern Italian city.

The crowded tram was operating on the Line 9 route along Viale Vittorio Veneto at approximately 16:00 local time when it suddenly left the tracks and crashed into a nearby building.

Initial reports indicate that the person who died was a pedestrian struck during the derailment, while most of the injured were passengers on board. Emergency services responded rapidly, deploying multiple ambulances and civil protection teams, who have since set up a medical assistance tent at the scene to treat victims.

Passengers described a frightening sequence of events, recalling a loud noise beneath the tram moments before it veered off course, accelerated, and collided with a structure.

One passenger told Italian media the experience felt like an earthquake, explaining that the sudden jolt threw people to the floor.

As the tram came off the tracks, it reportedly struck a traffic light before crashing into the window of a restaurant. A delivery rider waiting at the signal and a pedestrian nearby narrowly avoided injury.

Witnesses in nearby buildings described hearing a powerful impact, with some seeing part of the tram lodged into a shopfront.

Authorities have yet to confirm the cause of the derailment, though early media reports suggest the vehicle may have taken a sharp bend too quickly while turning out of Viale Vittorio Veneto.

Giuseppe Sala, the city’s mayor, visited the crash site alongside other officials as investigations began.

Transport operator ATM expressed deep shock over the incident and extended condolences to those affected.

The accident comes as Milan hosts a surge of international visitors attending the globally renowned Milan Fashion Week, adding to the urgency of the emergency response in one of the city’s busiest periods.

The director of the Louvre Museum, Laurence des Cars, has resigned months after a dramatic theft involving France’s historic crown jewels.

Her resignation was submitted to President Emmanuel Macron, who reportedly described the move as an act of responsibility amid ongoing scrutiny of the museum’s security systems.

The theft occurred on the morning of 19 October last year, when intruders used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to access the Galerie d’Apollon via a balcony overlooking the River Seine.

Authorities have arrested four main suspects in connection with the incident. However, the eight stolen pieces — valued at approximately €88m — remain missing.

Among the items taken was a diamond and emerald necklace once gifted by Napoleon Bonaparte to his wife. During their escape, the thieves dropped a 19th-century diamond-studded crown belonging to Empress Eugénie, causing damage. The museum has since released images showing the crown to be nearly intact and potentially restorable.

The Louvre, which attracts more than 8.7 million visitors annually and houses masterpieces such as Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, has faced increasing attention over its infrastructure.

Shortly after the theft, des Cars acknowledged that the museum’s external CCTV system was outdated. Notably, the only camera monitoring the exterior wall breached during the break-in was not directed toward the balcony used by the suspects.

Security upgrades had been planned, including a proposal to double surveillance coverage, but funding constraints posed challenges for implementation.

A parliamentary inquiry is now examining the circumstances that allowed the theft to occur. A preliminary report has pointed to systemic weaknesses in security arrangements.

In recent weeks, the museum has also confronted additional operational pressures, including a suspected ticket fraud scheme and a water leak — issues that have intensified calls for institutional reform.

New global tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump have officially taken effect at a rate of 10%, lower than the higher levels previously indicated.

Following a ruling by the US Supreme Court that blocked several of his broader import tax measures, Trump initially announced plans for a 10% global tariff before later signalling an increase to 15%.

However, official documentation confirms that the tariffs were implemented at the 10% rate from Tuesday, with no formal directive yet issued to raise them further. The White House is reportedly working on updating the rate to reflect the proposed 15%, though no timeline has been confirmed.

The move follows Friday’s executive order introducing the temporary tariff under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act. This provision allows the president to impose import duties for up to 150 days without requiring approval from Congress.

The administration stated the measure aims to address international payment imbalances and strengthen trade conditions for American workers, farmers, and manufacturers.

Trump has consistently argued that tariffs are essential to narrowing the US trade deficit — the gap between imports and exports. Despite these efforts, the deficit widened by 2.1% last year, reaching approximately $1.2 trillion.

The ruling from the Supreme Court also centred on the president’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which had previously enabled the administration to collect at least $130bn in tariffs.

Legal and business responses are now emerging. Logistics giant FedEx has filed a lawsuit seeking a full refund of import taxes paid under IEEPA, while advocacy group We Pay The Tariffs says it represents more than 900 American companies requesting swift reimbursement.

While some analysts warn that shifting tariff policies could heighten global trade tensions, administration officials have indicated that the measures are designed to recalibrate trade relationships in a way that supports domestic economic priorities.