TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS) – The first direct air route to Benghazi, operated by Medsky, was inaugurated yesterday at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, attended by Abdulhadi Al-Huwaij, Foreign Minister of the eastern Libyan government. According to the Libyan Foreign Ministry’s Facebook page, the ceremony was attended by the Medsky chairman, the airport director, and French officials, marking the resumption of direct air links between the two cities after more than 15 years. The minister emphasized that the new route strengthens international air connectivity, expands travel options, and facilitates travel for work, study, and visits without intermediate stopovers. The initiative is part of efforts to expand Benghazi’s air network to include international destinations.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Gianni Infantino is facing further trouble. Debbie Hewitt, Chair of the FA (the English Football Association) and a FIFA Vice-President, has formally requested that the head of world football’s governing body publish and disclose all files related to the Folarin Balogun case (the US player who was suspended and subsequently “pardoned” during the World Cup) and, above all, the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) project, which was later shelved. The BBC reported the story. Infantino is expected to make all documents available before the next FIFA Council meeting, scheduled for October 15. Hewitt’s strongly worded letter, which was also sent to FIFA General Secretary Mattias Grafström, accuses Infantino of “failures in FIFA governance” and a “breakdown in culture within the world football governing body.”

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Four jurors who served on the Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech trial have been arrested by police as part of an investigation linked to the proceedings.

The jurors were arrested on Thursday morning and questioned by officers from the Financial Crimes Investigation Department (FCID), which is leading the post-trial investigation.

The reasons for their arrest have not been made public. The investigation is connected to matters involving the jury.

Fenech was acquitted earlier this month of complicity in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and of conspiring to kill her.

The nine-member jury returned an eight-to-one not-guilty verdict on both counts following a 55-day trial.

The prosecution is expected to appeal the acquittal, with the Attorney General’s Office required to file an appeal within 15 working days of the verdict. Any appeal would be considered by three judges and could potentially lead to a retrial.

Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb attack in October 2017. The person alleged to have masterminded the murder remains at large.

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MILAN (ITALPRESS) – Jordan intends to raise the level of cooperation with Italy and the European Union in order to strengthen an already very strong relationship, both politically and economically. This was stated by Jordan’s Minister of Investment, Tareq Abu Ghazaleh, in an interview with the Italpress news agency during his official visit to Rome and Milan.

Recalling the long-standing bilateral relations with Italy, which were officially established in 1948 and have been marked by strong human ties – as demonstrated by the fact that the first hospital in the capital, Amman, was Italian – the minister highlighted the goal of moving beyond a simple trade relationship towards cooperation focused on foreign direct investment and joint ventures.

As regards bilateral trade, Jordan’s trade deficit with Italy has fallen over the past three years from approximately €600 million to €400 million, while Italy remains a major supplier of machinery and technology.

Currently, total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Jordanian economy stands at around USD 700 million, with an average annual inflow of approximately USD 30 million, which the government in Amman aims to increase significantly.

“Jordan is a small country with a small market; however, it is a very stable country and has access to several markets. This is where we position ourselves: as a secure gateway to the local, regional and international markets. Jordan has eight free trade agreements, a decisive factor in expanding opportunities. In Jordan, we have a strong pool of talent, many lucrative incentives and proximity to key developing countries such as Iraq and Syria, which is undergoing reconstruction. We have seen that, despite regional turmoil, Jordan plays a major role in maintaining the continuous flow of the supply chain, supporting the surrounding economies,” the Minister explained.

Tareq Abu Ghazaleh also stressed the importance of the Jordan-EU Investment Conference, linked to the national strategy aimed at doubling GDP over the next ten years. More than 40 investment opportunities that are already investment-ready will be presented at the conference.

According to the minister, the priority sectors include “transport, energy, technology – a sector in which Jordan is a recognized hub for the Middle East – advanced manufacturing and mineral resources.”

Particular attention will also be devoted to Jordan’s role in the reconstruction of Syria and Iraq, an area in which Italian expertise in infrastructure, road networks and transport systems represents a key asset.

To protect investors, Abu Ghazaleh finally highlighted “the stability of the Jordanian banking system – with the financial market having grown by 40% over the past 10 months – and the allocation by the European Commission of €3 billion in de-risking instruments to provide guarantees for European operators.”

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “The Ballon d’Or? I think this is a good year to win it: my feet do the talking.”

Kylian Mbappé, speaking to AS, has renewed his bid for the prestigious award presented by France Football.

“The most important thing for me is for the Ballon d’Or to return to Real Madrid. It has to come back to the Bernabéu, to the Madrid fans, it has to return to all these people to give them excitement. These people deserve it more than anyone else,” insisted the French forward.

Mbappé is not worried about competition from Yamal: “I think he is a very talented player and I have the feeling he will have a great career. I wish him all the best,” Mbappé said in an excerpt from the interview, which will be published in full tonight.

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CAIRO (EGYPT) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a telephone conversation with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf.

According to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, the two officials emphasized the importance of strengthening the momentum in relations between the two countries and following up on the outcomes of the ninth session of the Egyptian-Algerian Joint Commission, with a particular focus on economic, trade, and investment cooperation.

The discussion also covered developments regarding the Palestinian issue, the situation in Sudan and the Sahel, and the latest developments in Libya. Abdelatty and Attaf reiterated the importance of intensifying coordination among Arab nations to address common challenges and continuing cooperation within the framework of the trilateral mechanism involving Libya’s neighbors, in support of the political process and Libya’s unity and sovereignty.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta’s position as a key migratory route in the Mediterranean is back in the spotlight after BirdLife International’s State of the World’s Birds report raised the alarm regarding a 45% decline in the affected species. According to the report, one in nine migratory species is threatened with extinction. Key factors driving this decline include habitat loss, climate change, hunting, and other pressures linked to human activity.

The report was presented at the Global Flyways Summit in Nairobi, where governments and environmental organizations called for greater international cooperation to protect birds along migratory routes that span multiple countries. BirdLife Malta CEO Mark Sultana highlighted Malta’s particular responsibility, given its location “in the heart of the Mediterranean” and along a major migratory route.

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BERLIN (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – Jürgen Klopp has announced his first squad selections as Germany head coach, bringing a few surprises. The former Liverpool manager has called up a total of 44 players, divided into two lists: an initial group of 24 will be used for the first two Nations League matches against the Netherlands (September 24 in Amsterdam) and Greece (September 27 in Augsburg); subsequently, most of the players will return home, and the squad will be supplemented by another 20 players for the following two matches against Serbia (October 1 in Munich) and Greece again (October 4 in Thessaloniki). There are several new faces and returning players, with Klopp also looking to Italy: Inter’s Bisseck features in the first group, while Juventus’s Woltemade is in the second. Here are the two lists.

LIST A: Goalkeepers: Finn Dahmen (Augsburg), Alexander Nübel (Besiktas), Marc-André ter Stegen (Ajax); Defenders: Hennes Behrens (Augsburg), Yann Aurel Bisseck (Inter), Nathaniel Brown (Bayern Munich), Max Rosenfelder (Freiburg), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munich), Philipp Treu (Freiburg), Josha Vagnoman (Stuttgart); Midfielders: Nadiem Amiri (Mainz), Bambasé Conté (Hoffenheim), Yannik Engelhardt (Freiburg), Chris Führich (Stuttgart), Serge Gnabry (Bayern Munich), Lennart Karl (Bayern Munich), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund), Kevin Schade (Brentford), Anton Stach (Leeds); Forwards: Younes Ebnoutalib (Eintracht Frankfurt), Kai Havertz (Arsenal).

LIST B: goalkeepers: Noah Atubolu (Eintracht Frankfurt), Finn Dahmen (Augsburg), Jonas Urbig (Bayern Munich); defenders: Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund), Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig), Finn Jeltsch (Stuttgart), Maximilian Mittelstadt (Stuttgart), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Malick Thiaw (Newcastle); midfielders: Karim Adeyemi (Barcelona), Mika Baur (Celtic), Tom Bischof (Bayern Munich), Said El Mala (Cologne), Brajan Gruda (RB Leipzig), Vitaly Janelt (Brentford), Felix Keidel (Elversberg), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Derry Scherhant (Freiburg), Florian Wirtz (Liverpool); forwards: Jonathan Burkardt (Eintracht Frankfurt), Nick Woltemade (Juventus).

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MIAMI (USA) (ITALPRESS) – Lionel Messi, timeless as ever. At 39, the Argentine superstar leads Inter Miami to victory in the Campeones Cup, a trophy contested between the reigning MLS Cup champions and the winner of the Mexican League. The match at the Nu Stadium ended 2-0 in favor of the US side against Cruz Azul; Messi broke the deadlock in the 24th minute with a header from a Luis Suárez cross—marking his 100th goal in 115 appearances for Inter Miami—and later, in the 81st minute, delivered the corner kick that led to the second winning header, this time by Casemiro. It was a dream debut for the new coach, Kily González, and the fourth title of Messi’s American stint, following the Leagues Cup (2023), the Supporters’ Shield (2024), and the MLS Cup (2025). Incidentally, it was against Cruz Azul in July 2023 that he scored his first goal for Inter Miami, though that one came from a free kick. “He is still the best; he proved it during the World Cup and continues to prove it in MLS,” said Casemiro. “We have to enjoy him, because we don’t know how much longer it will last. What he has done and continues to do for football is simply incredible.”

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Changes are afoot regarding Chelsea’s ownership. Chairman Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their respective stakes in the club—12.8% each—to majority shareholder Clearlake Capital, which already held a 61.5% share of the Blues.

Swiss national Hansjörg Wyss remains a minority shareholder with his 12.8% stake. Clearlake, led by co-founders Behdad Eghbali and José E. Feliciano, will thus assume total control of the club, while Boehly—who acquired Chelsea from Roman Abramovich in 2022 for £2.3 billion after the UK government froze Abramovich’s assets due to his ties to Putin—will step down as chairman.

Additionally, Boehly and Walter (who last month also sold the Lakers for a record $12.5 billion, just a year after purchasing them) have sold their stakes in Strasbourg, a partner club of Chelsea.

This marks the end of the Blues’ first post-Abramovich chapter, a period during which the team’s best Premier League finish was fourth place (2025)—a season that did, however, see them win the Conference League and the Club World Cup.

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