ROME (ITALPRESS) – Trouble for Raul Asencio. The Real Madrid player was convicted in August of a traffic safety offense after admitting to driving under the influence of alcohol in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, the largest municipality on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands.

As reported by Atlantico Hoy and subsequently confirmed by AS, the Blancos defender was stopped for a breathalyzer test on the GC-1 highway at kilometer 37.5 in the city of San Bartolomé de Tirajana at 6:30 a.m. on August 16, while driving a Porsche Macan GTS. The player tested positive both on the first and second tests.

After exceeding the legal limit of 0.60 mg/l, Asencio was summoned to a “fast-track trial.” The player admitted to the charges and was fined 14,400 euros — 120 euros per day for four months — and had his driving licence suspended for eight months.

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BEIRUT (LEBANON) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The next round of talks between Lebanon and Israel could take place in Rome on September 15 and 16, Lebanese broadcaster Mtv reports.

The US Embassy in Rome has already hosted two rounds of talks between delegations from Beirut and Tel Aviv, on July 14-15 and from August 4 to 6, following the framework agreement signed in Washington on June 26.

The agreement reached in the United States provides for the disarmament of the Lebanese militia Hezbollah and the gradual transfer of control over some areas in southern Lebanon from the Israeli army to the Lebanese army, starting with several pilot areas.

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FLORENCE (ITALPRESS) – “I’m very happy to have arrived in Florence. My first impression has been very positive. We have the best possible conditions to work, and I can’t wait to get started with the rest of the team.”

New Fiorentina attacking winger Pedro Goncalves said this after joining the Tuscan club on loan from Sporting Lisbon with an option to buy.

“I’m excited to train here,” Goncalves added. “I’ll try to help the team as much as possible to win as many games as possible. I want to give my best and be able to score goals and provide assists. I want to show the fans that there is a player here who gives everything for them.”

After saying, “My idol is Cristiano Ronaldo (CR7),” the former Sporting player went on to speak about Fiorentina.

“This is a historic club. In Italy, they have already won the league twice and lifted many cups. I remember Rui Costa from the club’s more recent history. He is a Portuguese player, and I hope I can emulate him.”

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A nine-member jury has retired to deliberate in the trial of Yorgen Fenech, the Maltese businessman accused of commissioning the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed by a car bomb on October 16, 2017. Judge Edwina Grima concluded three days of directions to the jury, reviewing the main evidence and testimony heard during the trial and explaining the legal principles the nine jurors must apply in reaching their decision. Before sending them to deliberate, Grima reminded them that the verdict must be based on the evidence presented in court and concluded by saying: “May God help you.” At least six of the nine jurors must agree for a verdict to be reached.

The jury will consider separately the two charges against Fenech: complicity in the murder and participation in a criminal association aimed at killing the journalist. Fenech, 44, has consistently denied the allegations and, during his testimony, sought to shift attention towards Keith Schembri, former chief of staff to then-prime minister Joseph Muscat, claiming that Schembri was obsessed with Caruana Galizia and had a motive to have her killed. Schembri has never been charged with the murder. The defence also challenged the credibility of Melvin Theuma, the alleged intermediary between Fenech and the men who carried out the assassination. Theuma was granted a presidential pardon in exchange for cooperating with investigators and accused Fenech of ordering and financing the murder, as reported by the Times of Malta. The decision now rests with the jury. If convicted of complicity in the murder, Fenech faces a life sentence.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Public spending in Malta increased by 14.5% in the first three months of the year, reaching a total of €2.34 billion. The €296.3 million spent between January and March represents 86% of the maximum allowable spending increase for the full year, according to calculations by the Ministry of Finance.

Malta’s Fiscal Council has warned that to meet the target, spending growth will need to slow significantly, reaching around 0.7% year-on-year for the remainder of 2026.

The body also emphasized that public revenues will need to perform “significantly better than expected” to fully offset the spending increase.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – “Manchester City has completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea. The player has signed a five-year contract.” This statement was issued late last night by the club managed by Enzo Maresca. The 25-year-old Argentine midfielder had joined the London side from Benfica overnight between January 31 and February 1, 2023. In total, he made 170 appearances and scored 31 goals for Chelsea. According to British media, City paid approximately €140 million for his transfer.

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TURIN (ITALPRESS) – “Jonathan David’s loan move to Atlético Madrid is official: the Canadian player will wear the Spanish club’s jersey for the 2026/27 season.” This statement was released yesterday evening by the Bianconeri club, which has meanwhile welcomed new forward Nick Woltemade, who has arrived on loan from Newcastle.

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CAIRO (EGYPT) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Twenty-one people were killed and several others injured when a bus overturned this morning on the road between Dahab and Nuweiba, in Egypt’s South Sinai Governorate.

According to Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, spokesperson for Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population, the ministry’s central operations room was activated immediately after the accident was reported, and 20 ambulances were dispatched to the scene to provide first aid and transport the injured to healthcare facilities.

Health and Population Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar ordered the alert level to be raised and emergency services and medical teams to be fully mobilized. He also instructed Ahmed El Sobky, chairman of the Healthcare Authority, to ensure that the injured receive the highest level of medical care and that the necessary medicines and medical supplies are available, in coordination with the relevant authorities in South Sinai.

Ten of the victims were Jordanians, according to Jordanian broadcaster Al-Mamlaka, citing Jordanian and Egyptian sources. The bus, which had departed from Cairo and was bound for Amman, was carrying 43 people, including 22 Jordanians.

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CAIRO (EGYPT) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Sixteen people died and another 28 were injured when a bus overturned this morning on the road between Dahab and Nuweiba, in Egypt’s South Sinai Governorate. According to Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population, the central operations room was activated immediately after the accident was reported; 20 ambulances were dispatched to the scene to provide first aid and transport the injured to medical facilities.

The 28 injured individuals are currently receiving necessary treatment and undergoing constant medical monitoring, while the 16 victims died at the scene. Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar ordered an increase in the alert level and the full mobilization of emergency services and medical teams. He also instructed Ahmed El Sobky, Chairman of the Healthcare Authority, to ensure the injured receive the best possible medical care and that necessary medicines and medical supplies are available, in coordination with the relevant authorities in South Sinai.

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TURIN (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Pape Matar Sarr is a new Juventus player. The Senegalese midfielder, born in 2002, joins the Bianconeri following his stint in the Premier League with Tottenham, the club where he continued his development in European football. Born in Thiaroye, Senegal, on September 14, 2002, Sarr took his first steps in the sport in his home country before moving to France to join Metz. It was with the French side that he made a name for himself at a very young age, attracting the attention of Tottenham; the English club signed him in the summer of 2021 but allowed him to remain in Ligue 1 on loan for another season.

A dynamic midfielder with a strong physical build—capable of combining quality and intensity in both attacking and defensive phases—Sarr gained valuable experience in England, amassing over 100 Premier League appearances and playing in European competitions, ultimately lifting the 2024/25 Europa League trophy with Spurs. At the same time, he became a key figure for the Senegal national team, winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022. Now, a new adventure begins for Sarr in Italy, wearing the Bianconeri jersey.

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