VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta’s electricity network came under renewed pressure as extreme heat drove power demand to record levels, triggering outages in several localities and renewing concerns over the resilience of the distribution system.

Enemalta said homes and businesses were affected by four separate and unrelated cable faults. Mobile generators were deployed to restore supply while repair crews worked to reconnect the affected substations.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Italy, Youssef Balla, expressed his deep gratitude “for the numerous messages of solidarity, sympathy, and support received from broad sectors of Italian civil society and from numerous citizens, following the tragedy that occurred on July 19 in Bologna, in which Moroccan citizen Fakir Abderrahim lost his life during a police intervention.”

This is according to a statement, specifying that the Ambassador also appealed to the entire Moroccan community living in Italy to “remain united, responsible, and vigilant.”

Balla urged everyone, the statement continues, “not to give in to provocations or attempts to exploit this painful event, expressing their grief, alongside their Italian friends, with dignity, serenity, and full respect for public order.”

Balla then expressed regret “for certain public statements and positions that preempted the conclusions of the judicial investigation,” according to the statement.

The head of the diplomatic mission in Rome emphasized that such attitudes “reflect neither the values ​​of coexistence nor the image of Italy as a recognized model of integration,” the statement further states.

The Ambassador finally reiterated his full respect for Italian judicial institutions, emphasizing that only the judiciary is competent to determine any liability, both regarding the compliance of law enforcement intervention with current regulations and in relation to any omissions, as well as acts committed by persons lacking authority.

The diplomat concluded by reaffirming that it is in everyone’s interest to shed full light on this tragedy, with strict respect for truth, justice, and human dignity.

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BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA) (ITALPRESS) – The Argentina national team received a resounding welcome back home, returning to Buenos Aires on a charter flight from New York after losing the 2026 World Cup final to Spain. Crowds lined the highway and accompanied the players’ open-top bus on the journey from the airport to the Argentina Football Federation’s training center.

Leo Messi was absent, but coach Lionel Scaloni was among the most enthusiastic, even singing along with the fans. With fireworks, banners, and chants, the welcome was triumphant for the visibly emotional players in attendance. Among them were Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez, Juan Musso, Nicolás Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico, Gonzalo Montiel, Marcos Senesi, Valentín Barco, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister, Exequiel Palacios, Giovani Lo Celso, Thiago Almada, Cristian Medina, Nicolás González and José Manuel López.

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BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) (ITALPRESS) – Rudi Garcia and Belgium are parting ways: the Federation announced that his contract, which expires at the end of the month, will not be renewed. The Frenchman was hired in February 2025 to replace Domenico Tedesco, and under his guidance, the Red Devils secured a place in League A of the Nations League and reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup, where they were eliminated by eventual champions Spain. Belgium was also the only national team to score against La Roja.

“Rudi Garcia has made a decisive contribution to the rebirth of the Red Devils,” said Vincent Mannaert, sporting director of the Belgian Football Association. “He was appointed coach in a difficult sporting and financial context. Thanks in part to his commitment and experience, the team’s cohesion was restored and an excellent result was achieved at the last World Cup. We are now preparing a new cycle, which will also include the appointment of a new coach.”

“After discussions with the Belgian Football Association, we have decided not to continue the excellent collaboration of the last 18 months,” commented the former Roma and Napoli coach. “I am leaving Belgium in League A of the Nations League and among the eight best national teams in the world.”

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FREETOWN (SIERRA LEONE) (ITALPRESS) – The Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), meeting in Freetown, Sierra Leone, welcomed the signing of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) governing the development of the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic African Gas Pipeline (AAGP), an energy infrastructure project spanning approximately 6,800 kilometers, intended to transport natural gas from Nigeria to Morocco, before connecting to the European gas grid.

This was reported by the Moroccan news agency MAP, which noted that the signing of the agreement marks the accession of ECOWAS member states to the strategic project, launched at the initiative of King Mohammed VI and former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, with the renewed support of current Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The project is being developed by Morocco’s National Hydrocarbons and Mines Office (ONHYM) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.).

The next steps include the establishment of the project company, which will be based in Casablanca, and the Pipeline Higher Authority, whose headquarters will be in Abuja. The process will be completed with the joint signature of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, non-ECOWAS members.

The Atlantic-African pipeline will cross 13 countries and, according to the MAP agency, the infrastructure will have a transport capacity of 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year, of which up to 15 billion cubic meters may be destined for Morocco and European markets, while the remaining volume will supply regional markets in West Africa.

The investment is estimated at approximately $25 billion, with the first sections expected to enter into operation at the beginning of the next decade.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Italy has been following, “from the very beginning, with the utmost attention and sympathy, the developments in the tragic case involving Moroccan citizen Fakir Abderrahim,” said Youssef Balla, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Italy, according to a statement.

“At such a painful time, on behalf of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco, I wish to express our deepest condolences and our sincere sympathy to the victim’s family. Instructions have been given from the outset to the competent Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco to ensure the family receives all the necessary moral support and consular assistance required in such grave circumstances,” the ambassador stated.

“The Consulate General has also been asked to maintain constant contact with the Italian judicial authorities in charge of the investigation, in full compliance with applicable international conventions and the procedures established by the Italian judicial system,” Balla continued.

“It is in everyone’s interest to shed full light on this dramatic affair, rigorously and transparently verifying all the circumstances surrounding it. We reiterate our full confidence in the Italian judicial system and are confident that the investigations will provide complete clarity on what happened,” he concluded.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – It’s official: Lucas Digne will become a PSG player. The Parisian club has activated the 33-year-old Aston Villa defender’s release clause, worth approximately €10 million, and he will undergo a medical in the next few hours. Digne, fresh from the World Cup with France and seen in Italy with Roma in the 2015-2016 season, will sign a three-year contract with Luis Enrique’s European champions.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Kevin De Bruyne and Napoli could part ways after just one season. The 35-year-old Belgian attacking midfielder has one more year left on his contract, but after a disappointing first season (21 appearances overall, 5 goals and 4 assists), partly due to the injury that sidelined him for several months, he’s reportedly looking elsewhere.

According to “L’Equipe,” in particular, several intermediaries have been tasked with finding him a new project. So far, however, the search hasn’t yielded much fruit: several Turkish clubs have reportedly expressed interest but haven’t taken it any further. Keep an eye on the Saudi Arabian league, which could represent the most viable option.

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NEW YORK (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – “Today more than ever, I am proud to represent this country, this national team, and to be part of an incredible group of people who would give their lives for these colors and who put their heart and soul into every single moment. All I can say is: thank you. I promise to give absolutely everything I have to bring this trophy back to Argentina.” This was the message Argentina midfielder Nico Paz shared on social media after remaining an unused substitute in yesterday’s World Cup final defeat to Lamine Yamal and Spain.

“Congratulations to Spain and to all Spaniards,” added the Como playmaker. “Come on, Argentina—always, through good times and bad!”

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – After three seasons with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Brazilian midfielder João Gomes has completed a €40 million move to Aston Villa.

Having made 41 appearances for Wolves this season, the South American midfielder joins the Villans, who lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy last May with a 3-0 victory over Freiburg.

A 10-cap Brazil international, Gomes is expected to replace Youri Tielemans, who recently joined Manchester United in a €41 million transfer.

Gomes becomes Aston Villa’s third signing of the summer following the arrivals of Modou Keba Cissé from LASK for €5.5 million and Switzerland World Cup star Johan Manzambi for €60 million.

The Birmingham club, which will compete in next season’s UEFA Champions League, will kick off its campaign on August 12 in the UEFA Super Cup against Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain.

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