VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRSS/MNA) – The Maltese Parliament convened an emergency session on Thursday following the acquittal of Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech on charges of commissioning the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Prime Minister Robert Abela urged caution and respect for the ongoing legal proceedings, emphasizing that investigators must be able to carry out their work without political pressure.

Opposition leader Alex Borg accused Abela of calling for early elections in anticipation of the political repercussions of the verdict.

Abela responded to Borg’s “hasty” statements, accusing the opposition leader of turning the affair into a partisan political exercise.

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BEIRUT (LEBANON) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expressed his gratitude for all the efforts made, particularly by the United States under President Donald Trump, and by international organizations, especially the International Committee of the Red Cross, which led to the release of the first group of Lebanese detainees by Israeli authorities today. The Lebanese presidency reported this on X.

“This first step reaffirms the strength of the Lebanese position, in all its aspects, and underscores the need to complete the steps envisaged in the tripartite agreement (with Israel and the United States). This will lead to the full restoration of Lebanese sovereignty, without surrendering a single inch of our territory or compromising the lives of our people,” Aoun said.

The Lebanese head of state “reaffirmed his commitment to continue the struggle to achieve all national demands and objectives, so that all Lebanese can live with dignity in a free homeland, where there are no weapons on its soil other than those of its legitimate security forces, and where sovereignty over its citizens belongs solely to the state.”

Yesterday, Israel released a Lebanese civilian arrested in October 2025, while today four more were handed over to the Red Cross, in what Tel Aviv considers a “gesture of goodwill” toward Beirut in exchange for the return of the remains of Lebanese Jews killed in the 1980s.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – They hosted the 2012 European Championships together and could attempt to host a World Cup together, “but from the 1940s onward.” Matvii Bidnyi, Ukraine’s Minister of Sport, announced in an interview with “Politico” that discussions are underway with Poland regarding a possible joint bid. The next World Cup, in 2030, will be played between Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, while Saudi Arabia will host the tournament four years later.

The two countries are therefore looking further ahead, and although there is time, “we must start planning for this now.” The successful experience of Euro 2012 would provide a foundation from which to build, even though the context is very different, as Ukraine is now a country in need of reconstruction. But the very prospect of hosting a World Cup could “attract the attention of investors.”

“We will work on it; we continue to be a country oriented toward the greatest sporting achievements. It’s part of our national culture, and we want to develop it despite all these difficulties.” “A joint Ukrainian-Polish bid for the World Cup would be much more than a major sporting event,” Vasyl Mokan, member of the Ukrainian Parliament and vice-chairman of the Committee on Youth and Sport, told Politico. “It’s an idea full of potential.”

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LIVERPOOL (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Good news for Liverpool on the injury front. Giovanni Leoni and Federico Chiesa are close to returning to the squad: both, according to Andoni Iraola’s explanation in a press conference, are expected to return to training with their teammates during the upcoming international break.

Leoni has been sidelined for almost a year after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (he’s on the Champions League list), while Chiesa (not on the Champions League list) is struggling with a muscle problem he picked up last month.

“Giovanni Leoni should be next to return. The plan is to start training with the group during the international break,” Iraola explained. Regarding Chiesa’s return, he added: “I think Fede will also be ready around that time.” Joe Gomez, who has yet to play a match this season due to a muscle problem he sustained during the summer tour of the United States, is closest to a return. “Joe will likely start training with us next week. His recovery has proceeded normally and is as expected for this type of injury. I hope to have him available before the break,” the coach said. The timing of Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike’s return, both of whom are dealing with longer-term injuries, remains more uncertain. “Conor will probably return later, but Hugo, especially, will need more time,” Iraola concluded.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The Maltese Criminal Court has ordered police to review testimonies from the murder trial of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The goal is to investigate the criminal liability of other individuals. The order was issued by Judge Edwina Grima alongside the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech, former CEO of the Tumas Group. The businessman was found not guilty by a popular jury in an eight-to-one vote. Fenech was accused of complicity in murder and criminal association. The prosecution had sought a life sentence.

Despite the acquittal, trial transcripts will be forwarded to the police commissioner and integrated into two ongoing investigations. The first involves leaks of confidential information by public officials. The second focuses on the dynamics of the car bomb attack on October 16, 2017, in Bidnija.The verdict triggered immediate political reactions. Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg called for an urgent reconvention of Parliament. In a letter to the Speaker of the House, Borg stressed that the acquittal does not relieve the State of its responsibilities. The opposition demands an urgent parliamentary debate to fully implement the recommendations of the public inquiry into the journalist’s assassination.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech was acquitted by a jury by 8 votes to 1 of instigating the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, killed by a car bomb in 2017. Fenech defended himself by claiming he merely acted as a messenger between the intermediary and Keith Schembri, former chief of staff to then-Prime Minister Muscat. The verdict sparked anger among family members, the opposition, and civil society, who spoke of “justice denied” and called for the true perpetrators to be identified. Opposition leader Alex Borg led a protest in Valletta, denouncing a “culture of impunity” and serious investigative shortcomings, including unseized evidence and leaks. The NGOs Repubblika and Occupy Justice, together with the Malta Journalists Institute, are now calling for an investigation into the alleged links between the crime and the cases of political corruption the journalist was exposing. While the government declares it respects the verdict and upholds rule of law reforms, the Public Prosecutor’s Office is preparing to appeal.

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ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Matteo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood were at the center of a negative incident following the Lyon vs. Fenerbahçe match—a Champions League playoff tie won by the Turkish side. UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings regarding the conduct of the former Lazio player and the player long pursued by Roma— both currently playing for Fenerbahçe. The two face accusations of sparking a mass brawl after the final whistle.

The Turkish club was quick to respond: “Following the Champions League playoff return leg, UEFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against our players Guendouzi and Greenwood, as well as against our club. Our club will present its defense to the competent UEFA bodies to protect the rights and interests of our players and Fenerbahçe. All necessary information, documents, and arguments will be submitted to UEFA.”

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ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Following Lionel Messi’s farewell to the Albiceleste, Argentina is responding to the champion this week by paying a fitting tribute to “its” star. The Argentine Football Association has decreed that all men’s and women’s teams—across 11-a-side, futsal, and beach soccer—must pause play at the 10th minute of every match to dedicate a minute of applause to Messi. The first game to feature this tribute to the Argentine star was the Velez vs. Boca Juniors match (held overnight Italian time). Footage of the applause from both the pitch and the stands has gone viral online.

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CAIRO (EGYPT) (ITALPRESS) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met today in Cairo with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, handing him a letter of invitation for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to visit Egypt. This was announced in a statement by Ambassador Mohamed al-Shenawi, spokesperson for the Egyptian presidency.

According to the statement, Tajani conveyed greetings from the Prime Minister to al-Sisi. The Egyptian President expressed appreciation for the significant development of bilateral relations and asked Tajani to convey his own greetings to the Italian Premier, handing him a letter addressed to Meloni in which he congratulated her on her government’s tenure and invited her to visit Egypt to continue coordination and consultations on matters of mutual interest.

The statement also noted that al-Sisi emphasized “the importance of implementing the outcomes of the Italian-Egyptian Joint Commission” to strengthen trade cooperation and investment, and to expand collaboration in the sectors of energy, education, maritime transport, agriculture, and tourism. According to the Egyptian presidency spokesperson, Tajani confirmed Italy’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Egypt and taking it to new levels, including through continued coordination on combating irregular migration.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – On October 2, against Sweden, Edin Dzeko will play his final match for the Bosnia national team. His long love affair with his country’s national side is therefore set to come to an end soon.

The news was announced by the 40-year-old “Swan of Sarajevo” himself in a lengthy letter published on his Instagram profile. The Bosnia captain is widely regarded as the greatest footballer in the country’s history and holds numerous records, including “most appearances in the history of the national team, with 151 caps” and “the national team’s all-time leading goalscorer, with 73 goals.”

“Sometimes I wondered when this moment would come… But I never imagined how emotional I would be writing these words. On October 2, against Sweden, I will play my final match for our national team. Nothing in my career has ever matched the pride I felt every time I wore that shirt. Nothing. It was my childhood dream, a dream I carried with me on each of the 151 occasions when I had the honour of representing my country on a football pitch. I was always proud to do it, just as I was the first time,” Dzeko wrote.

“Almost twenty years have passed since that match against Turkey. So many things have changed, and I have changed too, but my love for this shirt never has. Now I feel that the time has come to take a step back. If I have made it to the age of 40 with the national team, it is because I truly gave everything I had. Every time. Everything.

“Playing for my country has been the most emotional opportunity that football has ever given me. The feeling I experienced that evening against Wales, and then in Zenica against Italy in March, will remain in my heart forever,” added the former Roma striker.

“Seeing my people celebrating in the streets of our cities was another incredible gift that football gave me. There is a time to thank everyone who stood by me and supported me throughout this wonderful journey. For now, I hope they will be there that evening against Sweden, so that we can share one more emotion… Because each of these incredible experiences was something we lived through together.

“And this is how I want to experience my final night representing my country: with all of you by my side, wearing the shirt I have loved since I was a boy, the shirt I will love for the rest of my life,” Dzeko concluded.

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