RIYADH (SAUDI ARABIA) (ITALPRESS) – “The story continues”. Cristiano Ronaldo will play again with Al Nassr: the Saudi club has made official the renewal of the Portuguese champion until 2027. “Al Nassr forever”, the words of CR7 in a short video released on social media by the club. The 40-year-old former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus striker landed in Saudi Arabia in January 2023 and at this point the Al Nassr jersey could really be the last one of his career.

“A new chapter begins – Ronaldo wrote on his Instagram page – Same passion, same dream. Let’s make history together”. In two and a half seasons, CR7 has collected 111 appearances with 99 goals and 19 assists.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta’s climate adaptation efforts have been heavily criticised by the country’s Auditor General, who described them as “fragmented, underfunded and lacking robust monitoring” in a report presented to Parliament.

The audit reveals that just 4% of Malta’s 50 climate adaptation measures have been fully implemented, while 92% remain “ongoing,” with some dating back several years.

The report highlights serious gaps in preparedness for flooding and sea-level rise, noting that the country is still relying on outdated 2011 population data despite a 35% population surge. This risks diverting resources away from the areas most in need.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS) – Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg, as President of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers, presided over the signing of a historic agreement establishing the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset signed the agreement in Strasbourg, marking the first formal international step to prosecute Russian leaders for the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Borg called the moment “deeply honouring” for Malta’s presidency, emphasizing that the Tribunal addresses “one of the gravest violations of international law: the crime of aggression.”

“They will be held to account—not through retaliation, but through law,” Borg said. The signing followed an extraordinary session of the Committee of Ministers, which overwhelmingly approved the bilateral agreement.

The Special Tribunal aims to fill a major gap in international justice by directly prosecuting acts of aggression, a charge rarely tackled under current legal frameworks.

While complementing the International Criminal Court, the Tribunal will focus specifically on Russia’s decision to initiate war.

Under Malta’s presidency, attention will now turn to implementing the Tribunal and aiding Ukraine through additional initiatives, including a Claims Commission and a Compensation Fund.

To date, over 34,000 claims have been recorded by the Council of Europe’s Register of Damages.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta registered its highest-ever number of aircraft movements in a single day earlier this month, as rising tensions in the Middle East disrupted flight paths and rerouted traffic over the central Mediterranean.

Transport Minister Chris Bonett revealed in Parliament that Malta recorded more than 650 aircraft movements on 14 June, with multiple days that week surpassing the 600 mark. The spike followed the European Network Manager’s decision to close flight corridors over Iraq and Iran due to escalating regional conflict, redirecting traffic over Cyprus, Greece, the Balkans — and crucially, Malta.

“Malta Air Traffic Services (MATS) took immediate and professional action to maintain stability, minimise delays, and ensure flexible operational responses,” Bonett said, noting that over 12,000 minutes in potential delays were saved in the first 48 hours of rerouting.

The response earned praise from the Network Manager Operations Centre and major airlines including Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways.

Meanwhile, the Ministry is now exploring long-term alternatives, including routes through Libyan airspace, to bolster regional resilience.

Bonett hailed MATS’ crisis response as “exceptional” and proof of Malta’s strategic role in European airspace management.

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ORLANDO (USA) (ITALPRESS) – “My future is here. Some friends send me a lot of rumors but 99% of cases it’s fake news”. Ederson, 31-year-old Manchester City goalkeeper, dismisses market rumors that he is leaving the Etihad since his contract expires in a year.

The Brazilian player, who arrived from Benfica in 2017, admitted last October that he had a big offer on the table “but my head is here, at City. I want to give everything to win the Premier League again and try to win the Champions League again. My intention is to stay at City”.

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BERLIN (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – The full schedule will be published tomorrow, meanwhile Bundesliga has announced the match that will open the 2025-26 championship.

As per tradition, the reigning champions, Bayern Munich, will take to the field, hosting Leipzig at the Allianz Arena on August 22 in the opening match of the first matchday.

Leipzig, seventh in the last championship and out of the cups, announced Ole Werner as their new coach this week.

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LISBON (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – The list of admirer for Viktor Gyokeres is growing. According to “Correio de Manha”, Liverpool are also interested, since Darwin Nunez could be sold to Napoli.

The farewell of the Uruguayan and the possible transfer of Luis Diaz to Barcelona could finance the purchase of Gyokeres, also courted by Arsenal, Manchester United and Juve: Sporting Lisbon is not budging from its request of 80 million euros, so much so that the only official offer received – the Gunners have offered 55 million plus 10 in bonuses – was rejected. The 27-year-old Swedish striker has already let Sporting know that he wants to move.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – The “Audiencia Nacional” has rejected the appeal of the former president of the Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales, confirming the sentence of last February 20 (a fine of 20 euros per day over 18 months, amounting to a total penalty exceeding 10.000 euros) for kissing Jenni Hermoso during the awards ceremony of the Women’s World Cup in Sydney in August 2023.

Rubiales was also found guilty on appeal of the crime of sexual assault but acquitted of the charge of coercion, as were the other defendants, the former coach Jorge Vilda, the former technical director Albert Luque, and the former marketing manager of the Federation, Ruben Rivera.

Rubiales was also ordered not to contact the player and to remain at a distance of at least 200 meters for a year. The former federal executive has already announced that he will file a new appeal with the High Tribunal.

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BENGHAZI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS) – A delegation of Italian companies arrived in Benghazi today as part of a mission aimed at strengthening economic, cultural, and institutional ties between Italy and Libya.
The initiative, supported by the Italian Embassy in Libya and organized by the Libyan Reconstruction and Development Fund-chaired by Belqasim Haftar-with the collaboration of the Italian-Libyan Chamber of Commerce led by Nicola Colicchi, brought together representatives from sectors including engineering, infrastructure, renewable energy, cultural heritage, and education.
“Italy reaffirms its commitment to supporting Libyàs stabilization and development through concrete, respectful, and long-term cooperation,” said Gianluca Alberini, Italian Ambassador in Tripoli. “Benghazi, a symbol of resilience, also represents a crossroads of new opportunities. Italian companies bring not only technology and investment, but also values: dialogue, transparency, and respect for local culture.”
Among the delegation was Angelo Argento, President of Cultura Italiae, who accompanied the mission to underscore the role of cultural diplomacy in fostering creative entrepreneurship.
“Culture is a strategic driver for cooperation between peoples,” Argento stated. “Bringing Italian expertise here is not just about economics-it’s about proposing a model of development rooted in beauty, memory, and knowledge. Benghazi deserves to regain its role as a vital Mediterranean hub, and Italy has both the opportunity and responsibility to contribute with cultural intelligence.”
During the visit, technical meetings were held with local authorities and Libyan partners to explore joint projects in urban regeneration, archaeological heritage preservation, vocational training, and the energy transition.
The mission culminated in a public event at the newly rebuilt Benghazi Conference Centre, featuring panel discussions on reconstruction and cooperation, business matchmaking sessions, and the signing of several memoranda of understanding. These agreements aim to promote sustainable investment and joint business and cultural initiatives between Italian firms and the Libyan Reconstruction and Development Fund.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister Robert Abela has outlined Maltàs vision for its presidency of the Council of Europe, placing youth empowerment, peace-building, and people-centred reforms at the heart of its agenda.
Speaking at the Parliamentary Assembly in Strasbourg, Abela said Malta sees young people not just as the future, but as “leaders driving today’s positive change”. He announced that Malta will host the Conference of Ministers responsible for Youth this October, aiming to foster a “youth-led democratic future”.

Maltàs presidency, which runs until November, will include three ministerial meetings. Abela emphasised Maltàs commitment to peace and human rights, highlighting the need for international unity in the face of conflict, particularly in Gaza and Ukraine.
“We cannot remain silent in the face of human tragedy in Gaza”, he said. “Global challenges require global efforts”.

Abela noted Maltàs role as a bridge between the Council’s 46 member states and stressed that no country is too small to contribute to peace and progress. He highlighted national reforms supported by the Council of Europe, including improvements to judicial appointments, anti-corruption measures, and the strengthening of democratic institutions. Notable changes include requiring a two-thirds parliamentary vote to appoint the President of the Republic and restructuring the Office of the Attorney General.

Abela also pointed to initiatives supporting youth, such as the Youth Advisory Forum, voting rights for 16-year-olds, and the nomination of the youngest-ever European Commissioner responsible for youth.

He reaffirmed Maltàs commitment to the values of the Council of Europe-peace, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law-and pledged to keep promoting dialogue and multilateralism on the international stage.

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