VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield held talks with Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah in Tripoli, focusing on security, irregular migration and bilateral relations.

The meeting came two days after Health Minister Ian Borg met General Saddam Haftar, a senior official of the rival administration in Benghazi led by his father, Khalifa Haftar.

Bedingfield also met Libyan Interior Minister Emad Al-Trabelsi, the Ministry of Home Affairs said.

Discussions in both meetings focused on strengthening cooperation between Malta and Libya, particularly on preventing migrants from undertaking dangerous journeys across the Mediterranean.

The ministry said both sides stressed the need for coordinated action between transit countries and European states, alongside more effective measures to combat human trafficking networks.

The talks also addressed requests Libya has made to the European Union concerning migration, although the ministry did not provide further details.

Malta believes Libya’s concerns should be taken seriously as part of efforts to develop a common solution that recognises the North African country’s role while strengthening cooperation across the Mediterranean, the ministry said.

Bedingfield stressed Libya’s strategic importance to Malta and Europe, calling for continued cooperation to address irregular migration before migrants reach European shores.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Gareth Southgate has ruled out a return to managing a club in the Premier League. “I don’t see a scenario where that happens,” the former England manager stated, as reported by the BBC in an interview for the program The Amol Rajan Connection.

Southgate, who stepped down as national team manager following the Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain, explained that he had gradually lost the joy of experiencing football as a coach. “In the end, I couldn’t even enjoy the wins for more than a couple of minutes,” he recounted. Since leaving the ‘Three Lions,’ he has pursued new ventures in media and professional development. “I’ve loved the last 18 months of my life,” he added. During the interview, Southgate also addressed the case involving the financial breaches alleged against Manchester City in the Premier League. “None of this is good for football, and there will be no winners,” he asserted.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – As announced in recent days, Pep Guardiola returned to the Etihad Stadium yesterday to support Manchester City during the most critical phase of the legal proceedings concerning alleged financial breaches in the Premier League.

The former manager of the “Citizens”—who departed the club at the end of last season following a ten-year tenure—watched the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain from the stands. His presence served as a gesture of solidarity with the club during this sensitive period. In the stands, fans displayed messages of support for the club and its ownership, including the acronym “CTID”—standing for “City ‘Til I Die.” This show of loyalty took place during the first home match following the verdict. The evening, however, ended in defeat for Manchester City, who were beaten 4-2 by PSG.

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BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA) (ITALPRESS) – “They killed a mythological hero.” This is the accusation leveled by lawyer Fernando Burlando—counsel for Dalma and Gianinna Maradona—during the final day of closing arguments by the plaintiffs in the trial concerning the death of Diego Armando Maradona in Buenos Aires.

As reported by the Argentine press, Burlando has requested a 15-year prison sentence for neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, 12 years for Nancy Forlini, and 10 years for psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, charging them with simple homicide with eventual intent (dolus eventualis). Prison terms were also requested for other defendants from the medical staff, while an acquittal was sought for physician Pedro Di Spagna.

“Diego was murdered in cold blood,” declared Burlando, asserting that evidence presented during the trial confirms the culpability of those responsible for his care. The lawyer also denounced the conditions of the house where Maradona was being treated following his hospitalization, accusing the medical personnel of ignoring signs and symptoms that required intervention.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister Robert Abela has said the European Union’s proposed long-term budget framework contains positive elements for Malta, while stressing the need to protect funding for cohesion policy, agriculture and fisheries.

Speaking ahead of a summit of European leaders, Abela said Malta would continue to defend its priorities during negotiations on the EU’s 2028-2034 budget.

The Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU proposed on Saturday cutting €141 billion from the overall budget, bringing it to €1.6 trillion in 2025 prices over the seven-year period.

European leaders are expected to discuss the proposal at a summit on Thursday and Friday, seeking to provide political direction to move negotiations forward.

Abela said Malta’s first priority was to ensure that funding allocated to cohesion policy was not negatively affected.

He highlighted the benefits Malta had gained from projects financed through the policy, particularly in the social sector and other areas considered national priorities.

The prime minister also emphasised the importance of maintaining agricultural funding to support farmers, identifying fisheries as the third key area Malta wanted to protect.

Abela warned that negotiations towards a final agreement, expected in December, would be lengthy.

He said he would continue to insist on Malta’s “red lines” throughout the discussions, adding that he had already had opportunities to raise the country’s concerns.

The proposed budget framework will form part of broader negotiations among EU member states over spending priorities for the seven-year period beginning in 2028.

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS) – The Libyan High Council of State has rejected the characterization made by the UN Special Representative for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, who suggested that its stance on the outcomes of the “4+4” restricted meeting reflected a lack of willingness among some members to engage in the political process. In an official statement, the High Council of State asserted that this characterization trivializes an institutional position and ignores the constitutional and legal grounds upon which it is based.

The Council clarified that the dispute does not concern the dialogue itself, but rather the legitimacy of the process and its results, pointing to its own participation in the “6+6” committee—a body established under the thirteenth constitutional amendment. It further stated that rejecting a process that is constitutionally contested does not equate to a rejection of a political solution, and emphasized that adherence to the law is a prerequisite for consensus. The Council called on Tetteh to correct her characterization and urged the UN Security Council to support a process that respects national ownership and constitutional frameworks.

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FLORENCE (ITALY) (ITALPRESS) – Fiorentina announced that Franco Mastantuono underwent an outpatient procedure to reduce and fix a fracture of the fourth metacarpal bone in his left hand, sustained following a contusion during the league match against Genoa. The player resumed regular training with the squad today and will be fully available for the next league fixture

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TUNIS (TUNISIA) (ITALPRESS) – Investments in Tunisia can only yield results in the presence of social stability, justice and fairness. This was the message delivered by Tunisian President Kais Saied during a Cabinet meeting held yesterday, 13 October, at the Carthage Palace, where the draft budget law and the economic framework for 2027 were among the topics discussed.

In his address, Saied identified meeting citizens’ needs across all sectors and regions of the country as one of the State’s priorities. Referring to the draft budget law, he highlighted its focus on social justice and reducing the tax burden, stating that debate over the proposed measures is legitimate but must not overshadow citizens’ right to a dignified life.

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MILAN (ITALPRESS) – The club has officially announced the renewal of Strahinja Pavlovic’s contract until June 30, 2031, with an option for a further extension. “Having joined the ‘Rossoneri’ in July 2024, Strahinja has continued his development, establishing himself as a key figure thanks to his professionalism, charisma, and leadership, as well as the strong sense of belonging that defines him both on and off the pitch,” the club added.

“With Milan, Pavlovic has made 80 appearances—starting 75 of those matches—and scored 7 goals. It is a journey that began two years ago and now lays the foundation for the future, with the ambition of achieving new milestones together,” the Lombard club concluded.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta has joined several European Union member states calling for a revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to protect economic competitiveness while maintaining climate objectives.

Environment Minister Miriam Dalli outlined Malta’s position during a meeting of the EU Environment Council, stressing the need for a predictable system that offers all member states a realistic pathway towards decarbonisation.

Dalli reaffirmed Malta’s support for an effective ETS to reduce emissions but emphasised that the revised framework must take national circumstances into account.

She highlighted the importance of maritime transport and aviation to Malta, describing both sectors as essential for connectivity, the supply of essential goods and economic activity.

The minister warned that climate measures should not undermine the competitiveness of countries heavily dependent on these sectors.

Malta’s priorities include safeguarding connectivity and security of supply, addressing carbon leakage in maritime transport and aviation, and ensuring sufficient flexibility and support for a fair transition.

Carbon leakage could occur if maritime and aviation traffic shifts to non-EU countries with less stringent climate requirements, potentially reducing the environmental benefits of EU policies.

“We want the EU ETS to deliver real emissions reductions and give every member state the means to contribute, while taking into account our different national circumstances,” Dalli said.

Meanwhile, Transport Malta and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings have signed a Shore Power Purchase Agreement to allow the company’s passenger ships to connect to Malta’s electricity grid while docked in port.

The agreement forms part of efforts to improve air quality in surrounding communities by reducing emissions from ships at berth. Through the Shore-to-Ship project, vessels can use electricity supplied from the shore to power onboard services, including lighting and air conditioning, reducing the need to operate their engines while docked.

The agreement is the fourth shore power supply deal signed by Transport Malta and is expected to encourage greater use of local shore power infrastructure.

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