ROME (ITALPRESS) – In southern Lebanon, Israeli attacks have continued since last night on Nabatiyeh el-Faouqa and the Ali Taher Heights, a strategic location in the Nabatiyeh district overlooking the region. The Lebanese newspaper L’Orient le jour reports this. Israelis claim that the Lebanese militia Hezbollah has an underground base beneath these heights.

Airstrikes also hit Mansouri and Beit el-Sayad in the Tyre district, Dohat Kfarremmane in the Nabatiyeh district, and Qantara in the Marjeyoun district.

In the Bint Jbeil district, the newspaper continues, Israel carried out four bombing operations in Srebbine and another in Baraachit, while the nearby village of Haddatha was hit by artillery fire.

“Lebanon’s stability is essential for the stability of the region and Europe,” and “any destabilization of the country would have far-reaching repercussions.” Lebanese President Joseph Aoun made this statement in Athens, after meeting with his Greek counterpart Konstantinos Tasoulas, as reported by the state-run NNA news agency. Aoun thanked Tasoulas for the warm welcome and for his support for Lebanon in the political, humanitarian, and military spheres, and emphasized the desire to strengthen relations between the two countries in all areas, in the common interest.

The Lebanese president indicated that Lebanon counts on the support of its friends, particularly Greece, and further stated that “Lebanon and its people are tired of wars” and that the goal of negotiations with Israel is to end the state of hostilities. Aoun recalled that the framework agreement was signed under American auspices and called on both parties to fully implement it, without exceptions.

“It is time for Lebanon to finally live in peace,” he insisted, reiterating the country’s determination to end the state of hostilities and stressing that the solution lies in diplomacy, not war.

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ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A total blackout has hit the Libyan capital, plunging the city and its outskirts into darkness and bringing daily life and activities to a standstill, as the energy crisis worsens despite government assurances that it will be resolved imminently.

According to residents and local sources, the outage has paralyzed the city, with people forced to rely on private generators amid a fuel shortage that has already caused long queues at petrol stations.

The Government of National Unity had promised to resolve the crisis within a few days, but the total blackout demonstrates that the power grid remains fragile, with demand far exceeding generating capacity due to outdated infrastructure and a lack of maintenance.

Citizens have staged protests on several occasions in recent weeks over the frequent power outages, and the current situation risks fueling further public discontent in a country already battered by years of conflict and political instability.

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FLORENCE (ITALPRESS) – Fiorentina have finalized the signing of striker Beto from Everton overnight.

After Joshua Zirkzee, for whom the Tuscan club had been prepared to pay Manchester around €40 million, indicated that he was not interested in moving to Florence, Fiorentina’s directors completed the deal for the Portuguese centre-forward, investing €18 million in the transfer.

The former Udinese striker is expected to arrive in Florence today to undergo his medical tests and complete the formalities for signing his contract with the Viola club.

At the same time as Beto’s arrival, Fiorentina will give Moise Kean the green light in the coming hours to travel to Como. The Lombardy-based club will pay Fiorentina a total of €40 million for the signing of the Vercelli-born forward, who was born in 2000.

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Libyan parties signed today in Tripoli, at the headquarters of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the final agreement of the 4+4 roundtable, which defines the electoral framework and the reconstitution of the Electoral Commission Council, as part of the first two phases of the UN-backed roadmap.

During the ceremony, UN Special Envoy Hanna Tetteh stated that the agreement represents an important step, and emphasized that the priority now is timely implementation and maintaining momentum to complete the remaining phases of the roadmap.

Tetteh explained that the goal is to create the conditions for elections within a defined and non-extendable timeframe, and that elections are part of the political process, along with strengthening institutions and managing economic reforms and basic services.

The UN mission recalled that the closed round table brought together the key Libyan executive and legislative bodies capable of influencing the political process, after eight months of limited progress by the two parliaments.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Yorgen Fenech’s defense
has concluded its closing arguments in the trial for the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Lawyer Charles Mercieca devoted his presentation to challenging the prosecution’s evidence, repeatedly questioning the credibility of the main witness, Melvin Theuma, the man who admitted to acting as an intermediary in the murder.

Mercieca also attempted to shift the focus onto former government chief of staff Keith Schembri, suggesting he may have had a motive to kill Caruana Galizia. Mercieca also questioned the investigation into the possible involvement of other individuals, arguing that police investigative shortcomings included the failure to recover the laptop of former government cabinet chief Keith Schembri after the alleged loss of his phone, suggesting he may have had a motive to kill the journalist.

A tense moment occurred when the lawyer raised the issue of Caruana Galizia’s laptop, which the family had handed over to German authorities rather than Maltese authorities due to data security concerns. His remarks provoked a reaction from the journalist’s family members present in the courtroom.

Mercieca also rejected the prosecution’s argument that Caruana Galizia was killed for information she could have uncovered about the Electrogas deal involving Fenech. Finally, he urged the jurors to focus on whether the evidence allows them to be certain of Fenech’s guilt.

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MILAN (ITALPRESS) – AC Milan announces the permanent transfer of Rafael Alexandre da Conceição Leão to Galatasaray. The club thanks Rafa for his professionalism and passion for the Rossoneri jersey over seven seasons together, during which he contributed to the club winning the 2021/22 Scudetto and the 2024 Italian Super Cup. We wish Rafa every success, both personally and sportingly, in this new footballing adventure.

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ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – “In these difficult days, my thoughts and my heart are even closer to Tunisia and to my people,” Kamel Ghribi, Chairman of GKSD and Vice-President of GSD (Gruppo San Donato), wrote on Instagram, voicing his support for Tunisians facing growing hardship.

“Tunisia is my homeland, the land of my fathers, my roots and my identity,” Ghribi said, expressing concern for “so many of my fellow citizens” struggling with “water and power cuts”, for young people searching “for a job and a future”, and for families being hit by mounting economic pressures.

“Behind every number there is a family, a hope, a dignity that deserves respect,” he said.
“To be Tunisian also means this: sharing the same destiny, especially when someone is suffering.”

Ghribi ended his message with a deeply personal tribute to his homeland: “Tunisia was my starting point and will always remain my compass.”

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Roma has announced the arrival of Leonardo Balerdi from Olympique Marseille. The deal will be concluded on loan with an option to buy. The Argentine defender, born in 1999, played for Borussia Dortmund and Marseille in Europe, making over 200 appearances in official competitions. He has 11 caps for the Argentina national team. He has chosen the number 26 jersey. “Welcome to Rome, Leonardo!” reads a statement from the Giallorossi club.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Dark times for Roberto De Zerbi. The Italian manager, at the helm of Tottenham, has suffered two defeats in his first two Premier League matchdays. After a 3-0 defeat in their opening match against Brentford, Spurs also lost 2-0 at home to Newcastle. This hadn’t happened since the 1974-75 season. “We’re not a real team yet and we need to improve in many areas,”

De Zerbi admitted after the second consecutive defeat, “but that’s normal for a new group. We won’t panic.” Speaking about the transfer market, he emphasized that Richarlison, Kevin Danso, and Pape Matar Sarr—not even called up for the match against Newcastle—can leave if a satisfactory financial solution is found with the club. “Richarlison has said too many times that he wants to leave. Danso told me two days ago he wants to leave. Pape Sarr too, but he also suffered a small injury.”

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Leandro Paredes wants to stay at Boca Juniors. The Argentine midfielder—formerly of Roma—confirmed this while responding to a question about recent inquiries from European clubs, including Milan. “Several clubs have called me,” the Argentina international said. “I am grateful to the teams that contacted me and to the people I work with. I even spoke to some of these clubs, just to thank them. I was very clear about what I wanted, and very clear about what I want for my future. I am in the place I love, the place where I wanted to be,” Paredes clarified in an interview with ESPN.

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