LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Andy Burnham has stated that he will release details of his meetings with Manchester City’s senior management in response to a request from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch. Following the verdict finding the club guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, Burnham—who served as Mayor of Greater Manchester until June—had expressed concern that the Emirati owners might decide to sell the club.

“The Leader of the Opposition asked me to publish details of my meetings, something I am happy to do and will do,” Burnham announced on the “Rest Is Politics” podcast. “I will make absolutely public all the activities I undertook while working with them in my previous role as Mayor of Greater Manchester. In reality, none of these meetings are recent. I only had one significant meeting, in fact, and that was in 2021.” Burnham’s earlier remarks had alarmed other Premier League clubs, who feared political interference regarding the appeal process.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Egypt signed 20 agreements and memoranda of understanding with South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia during President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s Asian tour, which took place from October 6 to 11. The head of state announced this upon his return to Cairo. According to the broadcaster Al Qahera News, the agreements cover various areas of cooperation, with a particular focus on boosting trade and rebalancing the trade balance between Egypt and the three nations.

Al-Sisi thanked South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for the welcome extended to the Egyptian delegation, noting that the hospitality received reflects Egypt’s international standing and the investment and cooperation opportunities the country offers. The President highlighted the prospects for strategic partnerships with the three countries and the role of Egypt’s developed infrastructure in attracting new investments. He also emphasized the need for rapid follow-up on the agreements reached, given the strong desire for cooperation expressed by the Asian partners.

Priority sectors include the petrochemical and automotive industries, new and renewable energy, agriculture, aquaculture, and nuclear cooperation—including involvement in the El Dabaa power plant, in which South Korea participates in certain activities. Describing the tour as a success, al-Sisi called for the swift implementation of the agreements and thanked the Egyptian people and the delegation that accompanied him during the visit.

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SAO PAULO (BRAZIL) (ITALPRESS) – Seven years after his last coaching stint, as head coach of Cameroon, Clarence Seedorf is returning to management. The 50-year-old former Dutch midfielder has been announced as the new head coach of Corinthians.

“Taking on this challenge is an honour, but also an enormous responsibility. I am here to give everything I have and build a team that fights for every ball, every minute, and every victory,” Seedorf said in his first statement.

He is expected to arrive in Sao Paulo in the coming days to replace Fernando Diniz, who was sacked on Wednesday.

Seedorf ended his playing career in Brazil, spending a year and a half at Botafogo. This will be his fifth managerial appointment. He previously coached AC Milan for 22 matches in 2014, Shenzhen from July to December 2016, and Spanish side Deportivo La Coruña for 16 games in 2018, recording just two victories. He also managed Cameroon’s national team, the Indomitable Lions, from 2018 to 2019, a spell that ended with their elimination in the round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “The celebrations continue… I apologize to my team and the fans.” Vinicius celebrated Real Madrid’s victory over Villarreal on Instagram, a win that came despite his sending-off, which left his teammates down to ten men in the 72nd minute after he pulled Saliba’s hair.

The Brazilian forward accepted responsibility for the red card, but also took the opportunity to voice his frustration. Shortly afterwards, he posted a collage of incidents from other matches in which opponents had fouled him without receiving any disciplinary action.

“And yet Vinicius is always the one who gets the yellow and red cards. What a disgrace,” the Real Madrid player wrote sarcastically.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – At least 109 people have died and more than 116 are missing following the tragic capsizing of a migrant boat off the coast of Djibouti on the night of October 8–9. The United Nations and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported the incident.

According to accounts provided by survivors, the vessel, which was carrying approximately 350 people, had departed from the coast of Djibouti and was heading towards Yemen.

The boat capsized near Guhere, north of the coastal city of Obock. Among the bodies recovered so far are those of 15 children. Rescue teams and local authorities fear that the death toll could rise in the coming hours as search operations at sea continue.

IOM emergency response teams are on the ground, supporting the authorities in Djibouti by providing initial assistance and medical care to survivors of the tragedy.

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ALGIERS (ALGERIA) (ITALPRESS) – Algeria is developing a national tool to detect, measure and reduce methane emissions, as part of the country’s international commitments to cut emissions and with the aim of preserving energy resources and strengthening export competitiveness. The measure was discussed at a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb.

The new tool aims to strengthen methane emissions monitoring, improve measurement and promote reductions, while also enhancing coordination among the various sectors involved. According to the Algerian government, curbing methane emissions is a strategic priority in light of Algeria’s international climate commitments, but also in terms of protecting the country’s energy resources and maintaining the competitiveness of its exports on international markets.

The initiative also seeks to support domestic businesses in adapting to international requirements for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to improve the environmental performance of the Algerian economy.

During the meeting, measures were also discussed to prepare for the start of construction work on the railway line towards Tamanrasset, with the aim of completing the project by the end of 2028.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A juror who acquitted Yorgen Fenech of involvement in the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia wrote “not even her children mourn her” in a WhatsApp group chat with fellow jurors, according to messages uncovered by police.

The comment was posted hours before thousands gathered in Valletta to protest Fenech’s acquittal.

The group, named The Line of Truth (Il-linja tal-verità), was created by the nine jurors two days after the September 2 verdict.

Another juror responded with a message apparently mocking murder middleman Melvin Theuma’s declarations of trust in God.

The messages, alongside the jurors’ past social media activity, are expected to support the prosecution’s arguments for a retrial.

Police discovered the WhatsApp group following the arrest of four jurors last month.

The juror who made the remark was investigated for failing to disclose negative social media posts about Caruana Galizia and the case.

In a 2013 post, she criticised police for being stationed outside the journalist’s home, claiming this allowed her to attack innocent people from the comfort of her home at taxpayers’ expense.

She also shared a 2020 post referring to Theuma and Fenech and their alleged “lies” about a sitting judge.

Another juror had shared a Facebook post in 2021 opposing compensation for Caruana Galizia’s family. The post criticised the journalist for her reporting on former prime minister Dom Mintoff and the Egrant affair, alleging that her reporting had relied on falsified documents and had harmed others. The allegations reflected the views expressed in the post, rather than an independently established finding about Caruana Galizia’s reporting.

The post followed a public inquiry that held the state responsible for the journalist’s death.

A reserve juror had also written on social media in March 2023 that he could not stand the sight of Caruana Galizia’s face.

Jurors had been instructed to declare social media posts concerning the case to identify potential bias against either Caruana Galizia or Fenech.

At the start of the trial, Judge Edwina Grima stressed that jurors must set aside pre-existing opinions and decide the case solely on the evidence presented in court.

During the 55-day trial, jurors heard graphic accounts of how Caruana Galizia was killed by a car bomb in October 2017.

The prosecution alleged that Fenech ordered and financed the €150,000 assassination plot, citing evidence that included secret recordings. Fenech denied involvement, while his defence blamed Keith Schembri, the former prime minister’s chief of staff.

Caruana Galizia’s sons, Matthew, Paul and Andrew, have spent nine years pursuing justice for their mother.

Matthew described to the jury the devastation he encountered when he arrived at his mother’s burning car minutes after the explosion.

Speaking at a recent protest, he warned that years of hostility towards his mother had poisoned public opinion, including that of the jurors entrusted with delivering the verdict.

A public inquiry found that the Labour Party had treated Caruana Galizia as a political adversary rather than a journalist, exposing her to a sustained campaign of hatred, personal attacks, harassment and stalking.

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LISBON (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – The Portuguese Football Federation has opened disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been provisionally suspended, after he left the Portuguese national team’s training camp without authorization on the eve of the match against Denmark.

However, Pedro Proença, president of the Portuguese Football Federation, has extended an olive branch to the player. Ronaldo has, in fact, publicly apologized for his behavior, although he also criticized head coach Jesus, and has assured the federation of his availability for upcoming matches.

“This is a time for calm and serenity, a time for all of us to sit down together around a table,” Proença said. “We are all very eager to have our captain back.

“The normal disciplinary procedure will take its course, and the relevant bodies will assess the situation in complete independence. What we wish to emphasize for the time being is the desire, expressed in particular by our head coach, to see the captain return to the team soon.

“This is the time to call on everyone to remain calm.”

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The European Commission has approved an €8 million state aid scheme to help maritime operators running scheduled passenger and cargo services between Malta and Sicily cope with soaring fuel costs.

The measure will provide direct grants covering up to 70% of eligible additional fuel expenses incurred between 1 March and 31 December 2026.

The scheme follows an 86% increase in marine fuel prices in Malta in March compared with January, driven by the impact of the Middle East crisis on energy markets.

The funding aims to ease the financial burden on short-sea shipping operators and maintain vital maritime connections between the two islands.

Aid will be granted under the European Commission’s Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework, adopted on 29 April 2026 to allow member states to support businesses affected by the crisis.

The Commission said the measure was “necessary, appropriate and proportionate” to support economic activity without adversely affecting trading conditions within the European Union.

Operators seeking compensation will be required to provide declarations of fuel consumption, which authorities will verify as part of the assessment process.

Funding may be awarded until the end of 2026, with all payments required to be completed by 31 March 2027.

Sustainable Mobility Minister Chris Bonett described the approval as “significant”, saying it would help prevent additional costs from being passed on to consumers.

Fuel prices have risen since February amid disruption to key shipping routes and energy supplies, including restrictions affecting the Strait of Hormuz following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The situation has been further complicated by disruption to Saudi Arabian exports through the Red Sea and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries.

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WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – “The bond between Italy and the United States represents an extraordinary asset, built over centuries of history, shared values, and a deep friendship between our peoples. It is a relationship we must continue to cherish and strengthen, as it forms one of the fundamental pillars of our shared future.” This statement was made by Kamel Ghribi, founder and Chairman of GKSD and Vice President of the San Donato Group, on the sidelines of the Columbus Day celebration hosted at the White House by U.S. President Donald Trump.

“It was a truly special occasion to meet President Trump on such a significant day. Every time I return to the United States, I rediscover the extraordinary energy of a country that has made freedom, individual initiative, and the opportunity to realize one’s ambitions some of its core values,” Ghribi stated.

“Columbus Day recalls a pivotal moment in history—Christopher Columbus’s voyage in 1492—and also serves as an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions Italians have made over the centuries to the growth and development of the United States,” he continued.

According to Ghribi, the transatlantic relationship remains vitally important today, particularly in terms of economics and international cooperation. “Italy and the United States share not only a history of friendship but also significant opportunities for collaboration in sectors such as innovation, healthcare, infrastructure, and investment. In a world undergoing profound transformation, strengthening these ties means creating new avenues for growth and contributing to the stability and prosperity of our communities. Columbus Day reminds us that great undertakings are born from the courage to look beyond known horizons. It is with this spirit of confidence, initiative, and openness to the future that we must continue to nurture the friendship between Italy and the United States,” Ghribi concluded.

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