WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – “What an incredible summer for American tourism! The FIFA World Cup alone generated more than $18 billion for our economy and supported over 160,000 jobs.” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote this on Truth, highlighting the major impact the recent World Cup had on the country’s economy.

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The Al-Qubbah branch of the Department for Combating Illegal Migration in eastern Libya has stepped up security patrols along the desert road, stopping 38 irregular migrants of Sudanese nationality as part of control operations in the region.

According to the Department in a statement posted on Facebook, the migrants were subjected to legal procedures by the competent authorities.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – The striker ultimately did not arrive, but that is no problem. Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal are ready to move forward after the end of the transfer window, having collected six points from their first two games.

“I love the players we have,” the coach assured. “Some of them are really, really very good. We have to trust them and make sure we are completely behind them, and I will do everything I can to bring out the incredible talent we have.”

Arteta had called for Arsenal to be ambitious, quick and smart ahead of the transfer window, and now that it is over, he guarantees that “the objective has been achieved.”

There is confidence that Bruno Guimaraes will recover in time for the match against Chelsea. Konsa is available, but Arteta has not yet made a final decision on whether to start him.

Inevitably, there was also a comment on Xabi Alonso, a childhood friend and now rival in charge of the Blues: “We have been in touch, and I’m really happy for him. It’s incredible to face each other at this level now, coaching two of the best teams in England. It’s a wonderful experience.”

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Marcos Llorente will no longer wear the Spain shirt. A world champion last July, the 31-year-old Atletico Madrid midfielder announced his retirement from the national team on social media.

He explained that the decision had been made even before the tournament.

“It was an honour to represent my country and be part of this history,” Llorente said. He made his debut for La Roja in 2020 and has since made 27 appearances, including three at the most recent World Cup.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Alessio Romagnoli’s spell at Lazio has officially come to an end. The 31-year-old defender will continue his career in Qatar, with Al Sadd announcing in a statement that he has signed a contract until 2029.

“Romagnoli’s arrival is part of the project to strengthen the squad and, in particular, the defensive line, ahead of the club’s upcoming domestic and continental commitments,” the Asian club said in its statement.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Population growth, political loyalty and changes in social attitudes are at the heart of Malta’s State of the Nation 2026 survey, which highlights significant transformations in Maltese society.

Opening the conference presenting the findings, Malta’s President, Myriam Spiteri Debono, called for a broad and balanced debate on the population, based on long-term planning and focused on quality of life, social cohesion and the common good.

This year’s theme is “The population and the Maltese nation in 50 years”, against a backdrop of growing interest in the country’s rapid demographic changes.

The survey, conducted among 1,064 people aged 16 and over, found a progressive weakening of political loyalty. While 60.2% of respondents said they had always voted for the same political party, 44.6% said they would consider voting for a different party in the future. The figure rises to 74% among those aged 26 to 35, while 65.1% of respondents with tertiary education would be willing to change their political allegiance. Political participation nevertheless remains high: 79.5% said they intend to vote in the next elections.

At the same time, satisfaction with one’s life has declined, falling from 72.1% to 67.9% over the past year. Some 52.5% of respondents said they live from day to day, without planning their lives.

The survey also highlights Malta’s growing dependence on foreign labour. Some 53.2% are in favour of foreign workers entering the country to perform jobs that Maltese people are unwilling to do, although among young people there is a stronger perception of foreign workers as a threat. Religious faith remains widespread: 90.5% of respondents say they believe in God. However, only 57% consider religion very important in their lives, the lowest percentage recorded over the past six years. Social media are also confirmed as one of the main sources of information. News links shared on Facebook are used by 50.1% of respondents, followed by Instagram at 15.4% and TikTok at 10.8%.

Among the values presented to respondents, justice was considered the most important, ahead of freedom, equality and solidarity. As for Maltese culture, traditional food and village feasts remain the most highly appreciated elements. Finally, confidence in government incentives aimed at encouraging couples to have children has declined. Some 47.6% of respondents believe that such measures are not sufficient to persuade couples to have more children, compared with 36% last year.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRSS/MNA) – The Maltese Parliament convened an emergency session on Thursday following the acquittal of Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech on charges of commissioning the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Prime Minister Robert Abela urged caution and respect for the ongoing legal proceedings, emphasizing that investigators must be able to carry out their work without political pressure.

Opposition leader Alex Borg accused Abela of calling for early elections in anticipation of the political repercussions of the verdict.

Abela responded to Borg’s “hasty” statements, accusing the opposition leader of turning the affair into a partisan political exercise.

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BEIRUT (LEBANON) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expressed his gratitude for all the efforts made, particularly by the United States under President Donald Trump, and by international organizations, especially the International Committee of the Red Cross, which led to the release of the first group of Lebanese detainees by Israeli authorities today. The Lebanese presidency reported this on X.

“This first step reaffirms the strength of the Lebanese position, in all its aspects, and underscores the need to complete the steps envisaged in the tripartite agreement (with Israel and the United States). This will lead to the full restoration of Lebanese sovereignty, without surrendering a single inch of our territory or compromising the lives of our people,” Aoun said.

The Lebanese head of state “reaffirmed his commitment to continue the struggle to achieve all national demands and objectives, so that all Lebanese can live with dignity in a free homeland, where there are no weapons on its soil other than those of its legitimate security forces, and where sovereignty over its citizens belongs solely to the state.”

Yesterday, Israel released a Lebanese civilian arrested in October 2025, while today four more were handed over to the Red Cross, in what Tel Aviv considers a “gesture of goodwill” toward Beirut in exchange for the return of the remains of Lebanese Jews killed in the 1980s.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – They hosted the 2012 European Championships together and could attempt to host a World Cup together, “but from the 1940s onward.” Matvii Bidnyi, Ukraine’s Minister of Sport, announced in an interview with “Politico” that discussions are underway with Poland regarding a possible joint bid. The next World Cup, in 2030, will be played between Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, while Saudi Arabia will host the tournament four years later.

The two countries are therefore looking further ahead, and although there is time, “we must start planning for this now.” The successful experience of Euro 2012 would provide a foundation from which to build, even though the context is very different, as Ukraine is now a country in need of reconstruction. But the very prospect of hosting a World Cup could “attract the attention of investors.”

“We will work on it; we continue to be a country oriented toward the greatest sporting achievements. It’s part of our national culture, and we want to develop it despite all these difficulties.” “A joint Ukrainian-Polish bid for the World Cup would be much more than a major sporting event,” Vasyl Mokan, member of the Ukrainian Parliament and vice-chairman of the Committee on Youth and Sport, told Politico. “It’s an idea full of potential.”

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LIVERPOOL (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Good news for Liverpool on the injury front. Giovanni Leoni and Federico Chiesa are close to returning to the squad: both, according to Andoni Iraola’s explanation in a press conference, are expected to return to training with their teammates during the upcoming international break.

Leoni has been sidelined for almost a year after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (he’s on the Champions League list), while Chiesa (not on the Champions League list) is struggling with a muscle problem he picked up last month.

“Giovanni Leoni should be next to return. The plan is to start training with the group during the international break,” Iraola explained. Regarding Chiesa’s return, he added: “I think Fede will also be ready around that time.” Joe Gomez, who has yet to play a match this season due to a muscle problem he sustained during the summer tour of the United States, is closest to a return. “Joe will likely start training with us next week. His recovery has proceeded normally and is as expected for this type of injury. I hope to have him available before the break,” the coach said. The timing of Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike’s return, both of whom are dealing with longer-term injuries, remains more uncertain. “Conor will probably return later, but Hugo, especially, will need more time,” Iraola concluded.

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