Rule reminder

Italian journalism uses the present tense (presente) in headlines even when describing past or completed events: 'Treno deraglia a Milano' (A train derailed in Milan). This creates immediacy and impact. This is called 'presente storico' (historical present) or 'presente di titolo'. Similarly, Italian news leads often open with present tense verbs or infinitive constructions. Understanding this convention is essential for reading Italian news accurately.