TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS) – Teams from the Libyan Red Crescent (Tripoli branch) have recovered two more bodies, bringing to 11 the number of migrants whose remains have been found following the sinking of a boat off the coast of Tajoura, an area located east of the capital, Tripoli.

The Libyan Red Crescent reported this on Facebook. Search and recovery operations are continuing in coordination with local authorities and ambulance and emergency services. The Red Crescent confirmed that its teams remain on alert to complete the humanitarian mission.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Respiratory infections are increasing in Malta this summer, but health authorities say levels remain well below the winter peak and there is no cause for alarm.

The rise comes as videos about so-called “Malta flu” spread on TikTok, with tourists posting about falling ill during or after holidays on the island.

Posts using hashtags including #maltaflu and #maltasickness show travellers going from nights out and beach days to being confined to bed, with some warning others to “stay safe out there”.

However, Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci said there was no evidence of an unusual outbreak.

Health surveillance has detected a modest increase in influenza, COVID-19, rhinovirus and other respiratory infections, but the data does not indicate an unusual or severe public health threat, Gauci said.

The Health Ministry said influenza-like illnesses began increasing at the end of May, with a further rise since July.

Confirmed influenza cases rose from six in the week of July 13-19 to 34 between July 27 and August 2. This compares with a winter peak of 275 weekly detections.

COVID-19 cases also increased modestly, rising from six confirmed cases in the week of July 6-12 to 18 two weeks later, before falling to 16 by August 2.

Surveillance has also recorded increases in human rhinovirus, a common cause of the common cold, and Streptococcus pneumoniae detections.

Authorities said they would continue monitoring respiratory virus trends and issue updates if the public health risk changes.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “The transfer window is over. I really like my team. I don’t miss Rodri; we have solutions and quality. I also like to remind myself that I am capable of helping players improve.” José Mourinho, Real Madrid head coach, said this in a lengthy interview yesterday evening with the popular programme “El Chiringuito.”

The Portuguese coach, therefore, at least publicly, does not appear disappointed by Spain captain Rodri’s move from Manchester City to Barcelona, which became official yesterday, after Los Blancos had attempted to sign the Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder in 2024, just days before the start of the last World Cup.

“I spoke to him several times. Real Madrid made him a very good offer. But Rodri had doubts; he was hesitant. His doubts created doubts in me. He is an extraordinary player, but Real Madrid is a club of such stature that it can not afford to sign hesitant players,” Mourinho later explained.

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PARMA (ITALPRESS) – Parma have officially announced that they have “completed the permanent transfer of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki to Aston Villa.”

“Zion arrived in Parma in the summer of 2024 and has guarded the Gialloblù goal over the past two seasons, establishing himself in Serie A and becoming a key figure for the team. During his time with the club, the Japanese goalkeeper stood out for his qualities between the posts, his personality and the professionalism with which he approached every moment of his time in Parma, recording a total of 13 clean sheets in the Gialloblù shirt,” the Emilia-based club added.

Suzuki had also attracted interest from Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

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CAIRO (EGYPT) (ITALPRESS) – A preparatory meeting for the seventh session of the Egyptian-Qatari Joint Higher Committee was held, chaired by Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab Affairs Ambassador Ehab Fahmy and Qatar’s Director of the Department of Arab Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Nayef Al Emadi.

The meeting precedes the Commission’s session, scheduled to take place on August 20, 2026, in Alamein, Egypt, with the participation of numerous representatives from the relevant ministries and institutions of the two countries.

The two sides reviewed progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation, as well as the documents to be signed during the session, which will be chaired by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

The two countries expressed their appreciation for the growing momentum in economic, trade and investment relations, particularly following the launch of the first phase of the “Alam Al Roum” project. They also welcomed the agreement to begin, in October 2026, the first round of negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Egypt and Qatar, with the aim of strengthening economic integration for the benefit of the two peoples.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Rodrigo Hernandez, known simply as Rodri, is officially a Barcelona player. The Catalan club has confirmed the signing of the Spanish midfielder from Manchester City.

The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner and World Cup champion with Spain just over a month ago has signed a contract until June 30, 2030.

A product of Atletico Madrid’s youth academy, Rodri played for Villarreal before returning to Atletico and then moving to Manchester City in 2019.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The trial into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia continued today in Valletta, with a new hearing centering on the 2019 police interrogation of businessman Yorgen Fenech.

The recording, acquired as evidence and shown during the hearing, reiterated Fenech’s accusations against Keith Schembri, former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat’s chief of staff. And Muscat’s name was specifically brought up by the businessman, because, in his view, the former prime minister “knew” of the alleged plans to kill the journalist.

According to Fenech, Muscat was “one of three people” who knew “100%” of Schembri’s alleged involvement, along with businessman Johann Cremona and doctor Adrian Vella. In another part of the recording, Fenech claimed that Schembri had wanted to “get rid” of Caruana Galizia for years “because of her articles about him.”

According to Fenech, an initial plan, which later failed, involved paying €30,000 to hitmen. Subsequently, Melvin Theuma, identified in the trial as the “intermediary” with the perpetrators, allegedly found other hitmen, who, however, demanded a payment of €120,000. Theuma, according to Fenech’s testimony to the police, immediately informed Schembri, who in turn responded to “proceed.”

Investigators repeatedly disputed Fenech’s version of events. Inspector Kurt Zahra warned the jury about the content of Fenech’s questioning, emphasizing that the businessman had “repeatedly tried to direct investigators” to topics “he wanted to discuss.”

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – The Barcelona captain’s armband will be worn by Raphinha. Following the departures of Ter Stegen and Araujo, Hansi Flick has decided to appoint the Brazilian forward as first-choice captain, with Pedri and the new addition Eric Garcia as vice-captains. Frankie De Jong is left out for the time being as he continues to recover from injury.

“Players can still arrive and leave. Once we have completed the squad, we will vote. Until then, Raphinha will be the captain, together with Eric and Pedri. Frenkie is injured, so I have made this decision,” Flick said in comments to the club’s official channels.

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MUNICH (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – Bayern Munich and Harry Kane are ready to sit down for talks. With his contract expiring next June, the 33-year-old England striker confirmed to Bild that negotiations over a contract extension will begin in the coming days.

“We had made it clear that we would talk about it after the World Cup and after my holidays. I don’t know exactly when yet, but negotiations will start this week or next week. We’ll start talking about it and, as I’ve already said, we’re relaxed. This is the right time to start negotiations, given that there is only one year left on my contract. But both sides are relaxed and I’m pretty sure the talks will begin this week or next week.”

Both Bayern and the player are fully intent on continuing their partnership. In recent days, Uli Hoeness stressed: “Harry feels very comfortable in Munich. We are also very happy with him, and I see no reason why he should leave next year.”

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SANA’A (YEMEN) (ITALPRESS) – As clashes continue between Yemeni forces and pro-Iranian Houthi militias, the Aden-based government-affiliated army has launched attacks against rebel militia positions in Al-Jawf governorate, northern Yemen. Al-Arabiya reported.

Yemeni forces have released footage showing the bombing of militia sites in Al-Hazm. Yesterday, government forces announced they had conducted 133 military operations against Houthi forces and militiamen in the previous 24 hours. Clashes between the Yemeni army and the Houthis have recently spread to several fronts, including Marib, Al-Jawf, and Hodeidah, as well as Taiz, Al-Dhale’a, and Hadramaut.

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