VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Motorists found guilty of manslaughter while under the influence of drugs or alcohol will face a minimum of three years behind bars, according to draft legislation tabled for parliamentary debate. The proposal establishes, for the first time, a mandatory custodial sentence for involuntary homicide committed by drivers over the alcohol limit or with drugs in their system.

Courts would no longer be able to hand down suspended sentences or apply the Probation Act in such cases. Currently, negligent manslaughter carries a maximum of four years’ imprisonment, rising to 10 years if multiple victims are killed or injured. The new rules would make three years’ effective jail time the baseline punishment in every case.

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ISTANBUL (TURKEY) (ITALPRESS) – Domenico Tedesco is the new coach of Fenerbahçe. The Turkish club announced the news in a statement. The Italian coach with German citizenship has signed a two-year contract and replaces José Mourinho, fired by Fenerbahce after Champions League exit.

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RABAT (MOROCCO) (ITALPRESS) – The United States has sent a clear message to UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Sahara, Staffan De Mistura, reaffirming Washington’s firm stance in favour of a political solution based solely on autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty. The Moroccan outlet Le360 reports that, according to diplomatic sources in Washington, the message was delivered directly to De Mistura by Massad Boulos, senior adviser to US President Donald Trump on the Middle East and Africa, during a meeting in the US capital.

The contents of the discussion were made public by Boulos himself in a post on his X account. The meeting took place in the context of ongoing consultations ahead of the UN Security Council’s upcoming session on the Sahara issue, scheduled for October.
Several international outlets have already suggested that a comprehensive review of the UN mission’s mandate in the Sahara may be underway. The new approach would aim to focus the UN’s work exclusively on facilitating negotiations around the autonomy framework, with plans to rename MINURSO as MINSASO (United Nations Mission for Negotiating an Autonomy Statute for Western Sahara).

This shift would reflect the fact that the option of a self-determination referendum was definitively abandoned by the UN back in 2000, due to political and technical infeasibility.
It is worth recalling that last July, on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of Morocco’s Throne Day, the US president reiterated America’s unwavering support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara in a congratulatory message to King Mohammed VI. This renewed commitment comes at a time when the international community is increasingly aligning with the Moroccan Autonomy Initiative as the sole realistic and lasting framework for resolving the regional dispute.

To date, 123 UN member states recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara or back the Autonomy Initiative, including three permanent members of the Security Council (the United States, France, and the United Kingdom) and 24 EU member states. In addition, around 30 African, Arab, and Latin American countries have opened consulates in Laâyoune, Dakhla, and Smara, in a clear and concrete acknowledgment of Moroccan sovereignty.

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NOTTINGHAM (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Ange Postecoglou is the new manager of Nottingham Forest. The English club announced the news. The former Greek footballer replaces Nuno Espirito Santo, who was relieved of his duties recently.

“We bring to the club a manager with a proven track record of winning trophies,” said Nottingham boss Evangelos Marinakis. “His experience in coaching teams at the highest level, combined with his desire to build something special with us at Forest, make him a fantastic person to help us on our journey and achieve all our goals. After securing promotion to the Premier League and conquering Europe, we now need to take the next step to compete with the best and challenge for trophies. Ange has the credentials and resume to achieve this, and we are thrilled to have him join us on our ambitious journey.”

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Tensions between Real Madrid and France Football continue. According to the Spanish press, particularly Marca, “a delegation from France Football traveled to Madrid to seek an agreement for the upcoming Gala – for the awarding of the Ballon d’Or – but the meetings did not end successfully.”

Last year saw the well-known controversy involving Los Blancos, who boycotted the popular end-of-year ceremony with the entire squad in protest over Vinicius Junior’s failure to win the Ballon d’Or, which was instead awarded to Rodri. The Manchester City midfielder finished first, ahead of three Real Madrid players: Vinicius (second), Bellingham (third), and Dani Carvajal (fourth).

Now history may repeat itself. The favorites for the 2025 Ballon d’Or are in fact Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Zinedine Zidane has long been rumored to be the next coach of the French national team after the 2026 World Cup. The French coach, who has been away from the bench and the pitch since 2021, the end of his last stint at Real Madrid, according to “L’Equipe,” is preparing for his next adventure. According to the famous French newspaper, Zidane analyzes many matches during this period and is in constant contact with Laurent Blanc, coach of the French national team from 2010 to 2012.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – The news had been in the air for days. Now it’s official: Nuno Espirito Santo is no longer the manager of Nottingham Forest. The Portuguese-Saotome native has been “relieved of his duties as manager,” according to a statement from the club today.

The English club is now searching for a new manager: according to the British press, Australian-Greek Ange Postecoglou is in pole position to replace Espirito Santo. The suggestion of José Mourinho’s return to the Premier League, this time at the helm of Nottingham Forest, is currently more remote.

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LEVERKUSEN (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – Kasper Hjulmand has been named the new head coach of Bayer Leverkusen. The German club announced the news in a statement specifying that the Danish manager has signed a contract until June 30, 2027, succeeding Erik ten Hag.

“I have always seen Bayer as a very well-managed, well-structured, and highly ambitious club. This impression has only grown stronger in recent days,” Hjulmand said. “It is an honor to be entrusted with such a team. After the extraordinary successes of the past, I am highly motivated by the task of shaping the future of Bayer Leverkusen together with established players and new talents.”

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PORTO (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – The Portuguese Football Federation has announced that Francisco Conceição will return to Turin due to a muscle injury. The Juventus winger will therefore miss tomorrow’s 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Hungary. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to recover in time for Saturday. Conceição had already missed Portugal’s training sessions in recent days: the player arrived from Juventus not in top condition.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Ruud Gullit and Kate Scott will host the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, scheduled for September 22 at the Châtelet Theatre in Paris. The announcement was made official by France Football, two weeks after the winner of the prestigious award was revealed. Gullit, a Dutch football legend and 1987 Ballon d’Or winner, won two European Cups with AC Milan in 1989 and 1990. Scott, a British journalist, is a spokesperson for CBS Sports and hosts Champions League broadcasts alongside Thierry Henry.

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