TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) — Libya’s Office of the Attorney General has completed the initial investigative procedures into the aircraft accident involving a Cessna Citation Latitude (C68A) that veered off the runway at Misrata International Airport.

According to an official statement issued by the prosecutor’s office, the investigator inspected the wreckage, reviewed air traffic control data and weather reports from the flight and landing, and questioned the technicians responsible for the landing operation.

Twenty-four hours later, the crew was questioned about the circumstances surrounding the runway excursion. The captain and first officer were confronted with allegations that they had operated the aircraft while intoxicated, creating a concrete danger to themselves, the aircraft and the airport.

The two crew members have been placed in pre-trial custody, while the investigation continues in accordance with national and international regulations.

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LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM) (ITALPRESS) — Having joined Juventus on loan from Newcastle on the final day of the transfer window, Nick Woltemade is looking to revive his fortunes after an underwhelming first season in the Premier League, but there is more at stake for the German forward in Turin.

According to TalkSport, Bayern Munich have continued to monitor the 24-year-old German striker, who is regarded as one of the potential successors to Harry Kane.

Bayern had already been tracking the player a year ago, before he moved from Stuttgart to Newcastle to take over from Alexander Isak.

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MEDELLÍN (COLOMBIA) (ITALPRESS) — He chose Atlético Nacional of Medellín, turning down interest from Avellino, and has decided to bring his long chapter with the Colombian national team to an end. James Rodríguez has announced his departure from the national side.

Born in 1991 and regarded as one of the best players in the history of the “Cafeteros,” the former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich midfielder took to social media to make his decision official.

“The time has come,” he wrote on X, also posting a video of more than three minutes retracing his journey with the national team. “Thank you for every match, every joy, every tear and every dream we shared. Defending the colors of the Colombian national team has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Thank you, Colombia. Forever.”

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MUSCAT (OMAN) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The Panama-flagged oil tanker “El Gaia” has been towed to an Omani port following a fire in its engine room caused by an attack. The Sultanate of Oman’s Maritime Security Centre announced the news. According to a statement released today, the vessel was approximately 103 nautical miles northeast of the Musandam governorate when it was struck. An Omani navy vessel evacuated 23 crew members; two remain missing.

The British agency UKMTO had previously reported a new incident in the Strait of Hormuz: a ship struck by a projectile of unspecified nature and origin. The report, based on a source described as “reliable,” arrived late and specified neither the exact time of the attack nor the vessel’s precise location within the channel. The Strait of Hormuz—a crucial hub for global oil traffic—has been the scene of repeated incidents for months amidst tensions between Iran and the United States.

Just a few days ago, the UKMTO reported another attack involving an unidentified projectile against a passing ship; a similar incident was recorded on September 13.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – The first managerial casualty has occurred in France as well: Dino Toppmoeller is no longer the coach of Lens. His dismissal came after just four Ligue 1 matchdays, with a record of one win, one draw, and two losses. The club explained the decision citing “numerous discussions regarding the squad, as well as the functioning and organization of the coaching staff. As it was not possible to reach an agreement on the proposed changes, the club decided—acting responsibly—to terminate his contract and those of his two assistants. Racing Club wishes to highlight the genuine humanity and gentlemanly conduct consistently demonstrated by Dino Toppmoeller. The club also notes that the coach agreed to waive a substantial portion of his contractual entitlements.” The club further announced that “Yannick Cahuzac will take charge of the team for the away match against Monaco.”

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Libya’s oil sector generated approximately $15.2 billion in revenues during the first eight months of 2026.

According to data from the General Directorate for Corporate Accounting at the Ministry of Oil and Gas, the breakdown includes $11.9 billion from crude oil exports, $2.4 billion from oil taxes and royalties, and approximately $0.9 billion from the sale of natural gas, condensates and petroleum products.

The figures cover the period from January 1 to August 31, 2026.

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MILAN (ITALPRESS) – Hakan Çalhanoğlu underwent diagnostic tests this morning at the Humanitas Clinical Institute in Rozzano. The tests revealed a muscle strain affecting the adductor muscle in his right thigh. The condition of the turkish Inter midfielder will be assessed over the coming days.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A Council of Europe delegation will visit Malta this autumn or early next year to investigate concerns over a “culture of impunity” identified by the Daphne Caruana Galizia public inquiry.

Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, rapporteur for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), said the delegation would gather evidence from people across Maltese society.

Chakrabarti said she hoped to complete the report within a year, depending on the cooperation of those involved and where the evidence leads.

The inquiry follows the 2019 PACE resolution on the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and is titled Justice delayed: the unfinished implementation of the Daphne Caruana Galizia case.

The committee heard its first evidence last week from Caruana Galizia’s son, Matthew, and sister, Corinne Vella, shortly after a jury acquitted Yorgen Fenech of involvement in the journalist’s murder.

Chakrabarti said the committee was united in its concern about the wider implications of the case, particularly for the rule of law in Malta.

She stressed, however, that the committee was not an appeal court and would not review the acquittal itself.

“We start with the systemic issues and proposed reforms of the 2019 report,” she said, adding that developments in the case would continue to be examined.

The delegation will also explore concerns about the ability to ensure fair trials in Malta, given the country’s relatively small size and close links between political, business and justice circles.

Chakrabarti said she looked forward to examining these challenges with the Maltese government and other witnesses during her visit.

The Council of Europe had previously pressed Malta to establish an independent public inquiry into Caruana Galizia’s murder. The government complied in 2019, shortly before the deadline.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Juventus Stadium in Turin will host the 2028 UEFA Conference League final. The decision was officially announced during today’s UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Thessaloniki, Greece, which positively assessed the bid submitted by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) in June, in cooperation with Juventus and the Municipality of Turin. The bid also involved the Piedmont Region and, for hospitality-related matters, Federalberghi Torino.

Juventus Stadium has already hosted several major UEFA international events: the 2014 Europa League final between Sevilla and Benfica, two matches during the 2021 Nations League Finals (Belgium-France and the third-place play-off between Italy and Belgium), and the 2022 UEFA Women’s Champions League final between Lyon and Barcelona.

The FIGC is therefore confirming its significant investment and commitment to hosting international football events. The 2028 Conference League final joins two other competitions that Italy is already set to host in the coming years: the final tournament of the UEFA Women’s Under-19 European Championship in 2029 and UEFA Euro 2032, which Italy will co-host with Türkiye.

“The awarding of the 2028 Conference League final to Turin is excellent news and once again confirms UEFA’s appreciation and confidence in Italy,” said FIGC President Giovanni Malagò. “Major international events are an extraordinary opportunity to promote our country and, above all, represent an investment in the future of Italian sport. Turin has everything it takes to be a major European sports capital, and Juventus Stadium is a venue worthy of hosting a UEFA final. This is an important recognition for the city, the club and the entire Italian sports system. Hosting major events means creating value, leaving behind infrastructure and expertise, and fostering a new culture of sports event management. Italy has demonstrated that it knows how to do this, and UEFA’s decision is further confirmation of that.”

The UEFA Executive Committee also officially announced the venues for several other finals:

• UEFA Champions League: 2028 – Munich; 2029 – Barcelona

• UEFA Women’s Champions League: 2028 – Lyon; 2029 – Cardiff

• UEFA Europa League: 2028 – Bucharest; 2029 – Belgrade

• UEFA Conference League: 2028 – Turin; 2029 – Budapest

• UEFA Super Cup: 2027 – Amsterdam; 2028 – Astana

• UEFA Futsal Champions League: 2027 – Biel

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ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Philippe Coutinho has joined his friend and former Brazil national teammate Neymar at Santos FC, where he will play until the end of the season. The 34-year-old midfielder, formerly of Inter, Liverpool, and Barcelona, ​​had been a free agent since leaving Vasco da Gama last February. Coutinho had returned to his boyhood club in 2024 but left after 81 appearances, stating that he felt “mentally exhausted.” Coutinho began his career at Vasco before moving to Inter and subsequently to Liverpool in 2013, where he scored 54 goals in 201 matches, before transferring to Barcelona in 2018 for £142 million (nearly €166 million). He later played for Bayern Munich, Aston Villa, and Al-Duhail, before returning to Vasco.

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