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By Barbie Latza Nadeau and Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been freed from an Iranian prison and is on a plane home, a spokesperson for the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Wednesday. Sala had been reporting in Iran’s capital when she was “stopped by Tehran police” and detained on December 19, Italy’s foreign ministry said last month. On Wednesday, Meloni’s office said: “The plane that is bringing journalist Cecilia Sala home took off a few minutes ago from Tehran. “Thanks to intense work on diplomatic and intelligence channels, our compatriot has been released by the Iranian authorities and is returning to Italy,” the statement added. Meloni also thanked those who have contributed to Sala’s return possible, “allowing her to embrace her family and colleagues.” “The President personally informed the journalist’s parents during a phone call that took place a few minutes ago,” the prime minister’s office stated. The-CNN-Wire & © 2025 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.

Here is today’s weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Weather Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: A ridge pattern is the dominant feature. General Forecast: After a few showers during the early morning, it will be partly sunny. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: A surface to low-level trough will be approaching the island. General Forecast: Clear at first becoming a mix of clear skies and clouds with scattered light showers during the late night. Wind Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Gentle east-southeasterly to easterly breeze from 20 to 30 km/h (12 to 19 mph) and decreasing. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Gentle easterly to east-northeasterly breeze at around 20 km/h (12 mph) and increasing. Marine Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Moderate in open water with swells ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 meters (5 to 8 ft.). Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution. Beach goers are advised to use beaches with on duty lifeguards. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Moderate in open water with swells ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 meters (5 to 8 ft.) and decreasing. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution. Beach goers are advised to use beaches with on duty lifeguards. Tides, Sunrise & Sunset High Tide (First) 10:26 a.m. High tide (Second) 11:58 p.m. Low Tide (First) 3:42 a.m. Low tide (Second) 5:39 p.m. Sunrise 6:23 a.m. Sunset 5:47 p.m

The Harris Paints “Electing a Champion” Junior Road Tennis Tournament served off over the weekend at the Ivy Hard-Courts in the Back Ivy, St. Michael. Four matches were contested in the boy’s section, and five in the girls’. Here’s a look at a couple of the early encounters.