VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta has decided to recognize all Israeli travel documents. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced this today, following discussions with Maltese Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Chris Fearne.

The decision will also allow Israelis in possession of alternative travel documents, including the Teudat Ma’avar, issued by the Israeli Ministry of the Interior as an alternative to the standard national passport, to enter Malta.

Until now, Malta was the only country in the Schengen Area not to recognize this document as valid for entry.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Tottenham continue to be active in the English transfer market. According to BBC Sport, the Spurs have reportedly opened talks with Manchester City over Savinho and Omar Marmoush.

The 22-year-old Brazilian has long been a Tottenham target, with the club already making an attempt to sign him last year. The player ultimately chose to remain at the Etihad, although he went on to make just seven Premier League starts.

Marmoush, who joined Manchester City from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 for £59 million, also struggled for regular playing time under Guardiola last season, although he still managed to score eight goals in 36 appearances across all competitions.

Cody Gakpo remains an alternative target, but should Tottenham complete the double deal with City, the North London club could ultimately drop their pursuit of the Liverpool and Netherlands forward.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “Two players like Ferran and Lewandowski have left. We can replace Ferran with whoever has arrived, while it’s more difficult with Robert; he marked an era for us. We have internal solutions, but we will certainly make some moves. It’s about finding the best solution. We’re working to see what to do between now and the end of the season.” Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director, confirmed last night that the transfer window isn’t over yet and that moving forward, they will try to accommodate Flick.

In the last few hours, Lautaro Martinez’s name has resurfaced, given Atletico Madrid’s resistance to Julian Alvarez: under contract until 2029, the Inter captain is happy in Milan, but according to “Sport,” faced with a significant offer from the Blaugrana, both the player and the Nerazzurri could consider a sensational transfer.

Lautaro might be tempted by the chance to play for a team like Barça, which would give him greater visibility both in terms of his national team—his zero minutes in the last World Cup final still stings—and in terms of the possibility of chasing individual accolades like the Ballon d’Or.

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MILAN (ITALPRESS) – “Santi is fine. They’re negotiating: Porto made an initial offer that Milan didn’t accept, but negotiations are continuing.“ Christian Gimenez, Santiago’s father, confirmed to Fox Sports that the Dragoes option for his son remains open. “It’s a great opportunity, which comes at a time that isn’t the best, after the year he’s had, with injuries,” he added.

“Many talk about Santi’s stats, but they don’t mention that he was injured for seven months… The fact that a team like Porto comes looking for you at such a difficult time is very positive. That’s what I tell them: it means you’ve done something good.”

At Milan, “it didn’t go as expected. It hurts, they were the dream team, but when something like this happens”—referring to the long injury layoff—”you don’t have the consistency you wanted, and when they then sign a striker for €70 million (Ramos, ed.), it’s difficult.”

According to “A Bola”, however, negotiations between the two clubs are currently at a standstill after the Rossoneri rejected the loan deal with an option to buy for €15 million, with Porto also considering other options.

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BEIRUT (LEBANON) (ITALPRESS) – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterated his “gratitude to Pope Leo XIV for all his efforts to support Lebanon in achieving its demands for an end to Israeli occupation and aggression on its soil.“ This was reported by the Lebanese presidency in X, following the meeting in the Vatican between the Pontiff and Aoun. The Lebanese head of state “urged the Pope to continue supporting these demands, first and foremost Israel’s obligation to implement the terms of the framework agreement, to immediately cease attacks on villages and infrastructure in the south and on civilians, and to withdraw from the occupied territories.”

At the Holy See, Aoun also met with the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and the Vatican Secretary of State for Relations with States, Archbishop Richard Gallagher. During both meetings, Aoun “expressed Lebanon’s gratitude to the Holy See for all the efforts made in support of the country since the Pope’s recent visit” and “then outlined the political, economic, and social developments Lebanon has undergone in recent times.”

Aoun “urged the Pope and Vatican officials to continue diplomatic efforts in all international forums to meet Lebanon’s demands, first and foremost to force Israel to implement the terms of the framework agreement signed under the auspices of the United States on June 26 and to end the daily attacks, which particularly target civilians, infrastructure, civilian facilities, and villages in the south of the country” and “to support Lebanon in achieving a complete Israeli withdrawal from the occupied Lebanese territories, paving the way for the reconstruction of what Israel has destroyed and the return of displaced persons to their homes and villages.”

Aoun stressed that these steps must be accompanied by the extension of the Lebanese state’s authority across its entire territory and by the state’s exclusive control over decisions regarding war and peace, as the only way to ensure security and stability on the borders, the presidency concluded.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Fans also want Gianni Infantino to step down. Several international associations have joined together to launch an online petition calling for the resignation of the current FIFA president and a profound reform of the international federation itself.

“Football belongs to those who fill stadiums, follow their club and national teams through triumphs and disappointments, travel to support them, and pass this passion down from generation to generation, keeping it alive every day,” reads the petition published on Change.org.

“Yet, one man seems to believe he is more important than football itself. Today, fan organizations representing hundreds of millions of fans around the world are launching a petition calling for Gianni Infantino’s resignation and a reorganization of FIFA, so that what is happening can never happen again. The shameful attempt by a single individual—the FIFA president—to sell off the World Cup to private investors has dropped the mask, revealing a betrayal that football will never forget.”

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS) – Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces, General Saddam Haftar, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow.

During the meeting, Putin praised the Libyan Armed Forces’ role in maintaining security and stability in Libya and expressed support for efforts to unify institutions. According to Haftar’s official Facebook post, the two discussed bilateral cooperation in various areas, with the aim of laying the foundation for a strategic partnership between the two countries, benefiting common interests and supporting regional security and stability. Haftar’s visit follows recent meetings between Libyan and Russian officials in Moscow.

President Putin emphasized the importance of continued dialogue between the two countries to address shared challenges.

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VALLETTA (MALTA)(ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta has recorded the largest increase in household electricity consumption in the European Union, with use rising by 66% since 2015, according to new Eurostat figures.

The increase far outpaces the EU average of just over 3%, while Estonia ranked second with a 36% rise.

The surge reflects population growth, the construction of more apartments and increased use of electrical appliances.

The expansion of tourism and the short-let market has also generated additional demand for electricity.

New properties are increasingly equipped with air conditioners, electric cookers and ovens, while rising household incomes have given families greater purchasing power to buy and use electrical appliances.

Economists also identified the Government’s electricity subsidy scheme as a factor encouraging consumption. The policy has kept household electricity prices relatively stable since 2014, at around €12 per 100kWh. The subsidies, estimated to have cost about €1 billion over the years, have shielded consumers from the sharp energy price increases experienced elsewhere in Europe.

However, the policy has attracted warnings over its financial and environmental costs. The IMF and Central Bank of Malta have previously raised concerns about the long-term sustainability of the scheme, with the Central Bank calling in 2025 for a gradual exit strategy.

Malta’s energy figures also underline its dependence on fossil fuels. Only 16% of its energy comes from renewable sources, compared with the EU’s 42.5% target for 2030. Meanwhile, fossil fuels account for nearly 85% of electricity generation.

The figures are expected to fuel debate over whether Malta should maintain subsidised energy prices or shift towards policies that encourage lower consumption and greater investment in renewable energy.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – “Everyone, the league and the clubs, would like clarity on what will happen next.” Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick told the BBC in response to a question about Manchester City’s alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules, a club that has always denied wrongdoing.

The independent commission investigating the case has not yet issued a ruling, more than a year and a half after the hearing and three and a half years after the charges were filed.

“It’s not something I can control. It’s not something I can speculate on. I really hope a resolution is found soon,” Garlick added.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – After a long back-and-forth, as reported yesterday by South American media, Memphis Depay’s contract renewal with Corinthias has been officially confirmed. The 32-year-old Dutch striker, who joined the Brazilian club in 2024, has signed a new contract that ties him to the São Paulo club until 2028.

“It was a long negotiation, but it ended in the best possible way for Corinthians and for Memphis Depay, whom I thank for his efforts to stay. We are very satisfied,” said Corinthians president Osmar Stabile.

“There are so many emotions in my head and in my body. First of all, I thank everyone involved in the renewal process. Of course, Corinthians is a giant in football: everyone has seen how great it is and how great we are together. I am very, very happy. I can’t wait to get back to work,” Depay said.

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