VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta is expected to experience its hottest weather of the year so far, with temperatures forecast to feel as high as 40°C by Sunday as a high-pressure system settles over the central Mediterranean.

The Malta Met Office said the intense heat is being driven by an “Omega Block”, a persistent high-pressure weather pattern bringing prolonged dry and settled conditions. Air temperatures are expected to reach 36°C by Sunday, while low humidity will push the “feels like” temperature close to 40°C.

Light winds of up to Force 3 are forecast, offering little relief. Despite the soaring temperatures, the Met Office said the current spell does not meet the technical definition of a heatwave.

The warning comes as the Malta Red Cross Society reported responding to several heat-related emergencies in recent days, particularly at beaches across the islands.

The organisation said the most serious incident involved a young person who suffered heatstroke, lost consciousness and required emergency medical assistance.

The Red Cross urged the public to take the extreme heat seriously by drinking plenty of water, wearing light clothing and hats, seeking shade whenever possible, and avoiding strenuous outdoor activity between 11am and 4pm.

Health authorities have also renewed their appeal for extra care, especially for older persons, young children and other vulnerable groups, as temperatures are expected to remain exceptionally high over the coming days.

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ATLANTA (USA) (ITALPRESS) – Argentina has reached the World Cup final for the second consecutive tournament, and a political message emerged during the Albiceleste celebrations. “Las Malvinas son argentinas” (The Malvinas are Argentine) was the message on the banner displayed by the Argentine players on the pitch, referring to the sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands—a British Overseas Territory claimed by Argentina and the site of a brief armed conflict in 1982 that resulted in the deaths of 255 British soldiers, 649 Argentine soldiers, and three civilians.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – The Haitian Football Federation has announced an agreement with head coach Sebastian Mignè to mutually terminate his contract. The 53-year-old French coach, who took charge in March 2024, made history in local football by leading Haiti to the World Cup for the second time—the only previous appearance was in 1974—after winning their qualifying group ahead of Honduras, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua. Drawn into Group C, Haiti exited the tournament with zero points, suffering defeats against Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A bill aimed at strengthening Malta’s constitutional framework against discrimination has been presented in parliament, introducing wider legal protections and establishing a new national human rights watchdog.

The proposed legislation, one of the Labour government’s first 100-day pledges, was presented by Reforms and Equality Minister Rosianne Cutajar during its second reading on Tuesday.

The bill would create the National Commission for Human Rights and Equality (NCHRE), replacing the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality.

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LIMA (PERU) (ITALPRESS) – Peru’s new government is committed to supporting the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Morocco and its sovereignty over the southern provinces.

This was revealed during a meeting between Peruvian President-elect Keiko Fujimori and Moroccan Ambassador to Peru Amine Chaoudri, according to the Moroccan website Yabiladi. According to Fujimori’s office, the meeting was an opportunity to reaffirm the new Peruvian government’s desire to strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation with Morocco.

Fujimori also emphasized his full commitment to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797, which establishes the autonomy initiative as the basis for reaching a definitive solution to the regional dispute over the Sahara.

Yabiladi notes that in August 2022, Peru announced, in a statement from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, its withdrawal of recognition of the Sahrawi Republic. However, then-president Pedro Castillo, a few weeks later, commemorated the first anniversary of the resumption of relations between his country and the Polisario Front with a post. Peru decided in September 2023 to permanently sever relations with the Polisario.

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WASHINGTON D.C. (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – Kamel Ghribi, Chairman of GKSD and Vice President of Gruppo San Donato, has received the Global Leadership Award at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C., as part of the celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America.

The award was presented during an event honouring a selected group of international figures who have distinguished themselves in their respective professional fields for leadership, public service and their ability to generate a positive impact on society.

The ceremony brought together representatives from institutions, business, finance, academia and international civil society. Eric Trump served as keynote speaker, addressing issues related to leadership, economic growth and the outlook for international relations.

The award to Ghribi recognises a career developed across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, marked by his commitment to promoting international cooperation, healthcare innovation, public-private partnerships and models of excellence in the health sector.

The citation also highlighted Ghribi’s long-standing work to improve access to care, support training, promote philanthropic initiatives and build bridges of dialogue between institutions, businesses and international communities.

“I receive this award with deep gratitude and a great sense of responsibility,” Ghribi said. “I consider it a tribute to the daily work of the thousands of professionals at GKSD and Gruppo San Donato who, every day, place their expertise, passion and humanity at the service of people. I firmly believe that health, together with education, infrastructure and innovation, is one of the most effective instruments of cooperation between peoples and one of the fundamental pillars for building development, stability and peace.”

Ghribi’s participation in the ceremony forms part of his institutional mission to Washington, which includes a series of meetings with senior representatives of U.S. institutions and the American business community. The aim is to further strengthen dialogue between Italy and the United States and promote new opportunities for cooperation in healthcare, investment and innovation.

The Global Leadership Award represents a further international recognition of the path pursued by Ghribi and the GKSD-GSD Group, confirming the value of a vision based on cooperation, social responsibility and the belief that health is one of the main drivers of human progress and dialogue between nations.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will not travel with Marseille to Côte d’Ivoire. According to L’Equipe, the 37-year-old Gabonese striker is on the verge of joining newly promoted La Liga side Deportivo La Coruña.

The deal is reportedly worth €1.5 million, with the former Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona forward opting for the Spanish club over a lucrative offer from Turkish side Corum, which had offered him a two-year contract worth €3.5 million net per season.

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ISTANBUL (TURKEY) (ITALPRESS) – Long pursued by Roma, Mason Greenwood has become a Fenerbahçe player. Late yesterday evening, the Turkish club officially announced the signing of the 24-year-old English attacking winger; he leaves Marseille after two seasons and has committed to his new team on a four-year contract. Regarding the transfer fee, Fenerbahçe will pay €39 million in three annual installments of €13 million.

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BERLIN (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – Jurgen Klopp is now one step away from taking over the Germany national team. Last Saturday, the German Football Association confirmed it had reached a basic agreement with the former Liverpool manager to lead the Mannschaft, adding, however, that “an agreement must also be reached with Klopp’s current employer, Red Bull.”

Klopp is under contract with the Austrian company until 2029 as head of global soccer, and according to “Bild,” yesterday’s meeting in Munich brought the two sides closer together. Klopp’s future is said to have been discussed by Federal President Bernd Neuendorf and his deputy Hans-Joachim Watzke with Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff.

The Austrian company has reportedly expressed its willingness to release Klopp, with the details of the contract termination to be discussed between the coach and Mintzlaff himself in the coming days in New York, where the former Liverpool player is working as a TV commentator for the World Cup.

At that point, with no further obstacles, Klopp could become the new Germany coach until after the 2030 World Cup, with a salary similar to that of his predecessor, Julian Nagelsmann, around €7 million per year.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – “Congratulations to Spain for qualifying. Thank you to the Blues for defending our colors with such dedication. The defeat is hard to swallow, but this team is young and has a great future ahead of them,” wrote French President Emmanuel Macron in X, commenting on the Blues’ defeat in the World Cup semi-final against Spain.

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