TUNIS (TUNISIA) (ITALPRESS) – Tunisian President Kais Saied has accused those responsible for recent water and electricity outages in various parts of the country of carrying out “deliberate actions” aimed at stoking tensions and destabilizing the domestic situation. Saied made the accusation yesterday during a meeting at the Carthage Palace focused on the state of essential public services, attended by government officials and the heads of the public utility companies responsible for water and electricity distribution. According to the Tunisian Presidency’s official page, Saied stated that investigations indicated the outages recorded in several regions were not due to standard technical faults but were instead caused by operations organized to inflame the situation, spread misinformation, and create disorder—including through the deliberate sabotage of infrastructure networks. This issue is particularly significant as Tunisia faces exceptionally high temperatures and severe strain on its electricity grid and water distribution systems, with outages reported across various areas of the country. During the meeting, the Tunisian President also praised the efforts of workers from the Tunisian Company of Electricity and Gas (STEG) and the National Water Distribution Utility (SONEDE), emphasizing that he is closely monitoring the evolving situation. Finally, Saied asserted that those behind what he termed attempts to fuel tensions have been “exposed” in the eyes of the public, reiterating that internal cohesion and citizen awareness will enable the country to counter such actions.

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS) – The European Union Ambassador to Libya, Nicola Orlando, met with Libyan Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dabaiba for a farewell meeting at the end of his tenure. During the meeting, they discussed deepening the EU-Libya partnership and the progress made in various areas of mutual interest.

According to a statement posted by Orlando on his X account, the two agreed on the importance of continuing to support the UN-facilitated political process, building on the outcomes of the “restricted roundtable” and other international efforts aimed at guiding Libya toward national elections and institutional legitimacy.

Orlando commended the government’s efforts regarding national budget unification, transparency, accountability, and socio-economic development, reiterating the EU’s readiness to continue supporting Libya across all areas of shared interest. He expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister and his cabinet for their cooperation during his term and wished the Libyan people a future of stability, unity, prosperity, and peace.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Newcastle has officially announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Nico González from Manchester City. The 24-year-old, a product of Barcelona’s La Masia academy, will wear the number six shirt. “I am really happy to be here at this fantastic club. I’ve heard nothing but positive things about the club and the city, so I’m excited to live here and be part of this project. I already love the black-and-white shirt and can’t wait to wear it on the pitch. I played at St. James’ Park twice with Manchester City, and it was a really tough experience. The atmosphere was incredible, and the fans are so passionate. I can’t wait to experience that feeling again,” explained Nico González.

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TUNIS (TUNISIA) (ITALPRESS) – The Tunisian Civil Protection service carried out 1,256 interventions on August 24 and 25, including 281 firefighting operations. According to data released today by the Tunisian Ministry of the Interior, these interventions also comprised 320 rescue and assistance operations following road accidents, 621 rescue missions unrelated to traffic, eight beach-related operations, and 26 interventions of other types. The figures regarding fires follow weeks marked by numerous blazes across various parts of Tunisia, which required the deployment of significant ground and aerial resources for firefighting efforts. In this context, Italy sent a Fire Department Canadair aircraft to Tunisia last July to assist local authorities in combating forest fires.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta has joined an international declaration opposing Israeli plans to build new settlements in the E1 area of the West Bank, east of Jerusalem. According to the Maltese newspapers The Malta Independent and Times of Malta, the country was added yesterday, along with Denmark, to the list of signatories to the declaration, which also includes Italy, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, Norway and other European countries.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The Maltese islands are bracing for several days of intense heat as August draws to a close, with feels-like temperatures expected to reach 45°C. The prolonged heat is putting pressure on the national electricity grid. Enemalta said electricity demand reached a record 741 MW last month, almost 12% higher than the previous peak of 663 MW recorded in 2023. According to the company, the figure marks a change from previous years, when demand tended to fall after the afternoon peak before rising again in the evening. With temperatures expected to remain high over the coming days, Enemalta has urged households and businesses to use electricity moderately.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – UEFA is reportedly ready to withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving firm guarantees that the plan to sell stakes in World Cup rights will not be revived. This is according to The Guardian, which reports that the European governing body has secured binding assurances from FIFA that no plan similar to the controversial “FIFA Forward Enterprise” project will be put forward in the future. The issue arose in recent weeks following the disclosure of the initiative—linked to President Gianni Infantino—which envisaged the potential involvement of private investors in the capital associated with World Cup competitions. FIFA withdrew the proposal just four days after it became public, yet UEFA maintained its stance, demanding guarantees that initiatives of this nature would not be proposed again. After weeks of private discussions, the parties have reportedly reached a resolution. According to The Guardian, FIFA formalized its assurances via private correspondence, pledging not to again advance a project involving the privatization or sale of World Cup stakes along the lines of the one originally proposed.

The most immediate consequence concerns the Women’s Under-20 World Cup, scheduled to begin in Poland on September 5th. European national teams are expected to be authorized to participate in the competition as planned, thereby averting the risk of a major boycott. While official confirmation is still pending, the matter could be addressed as early as Thursday in Monte Carlo, where a meeting between the UEFA Executive Committee and the heads of national federations is scheduled. The presidents of UEFA’s 55 member associations will meet on the eve of the Champions League draw—one of the most significant days in the European football calendar. However, this easing of tensions regarding competitions does not signal a political U-turn by UEFA. European football’s stance toward Infantino remains unchanged; according to *The Guardian*, the goal of replacing the FIFA president has not been abandoned. Further initiatives concerning relations with the international federation’s current leadership may also be discussed in Monte Carlo.

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LISBON (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – The long negotiation regarding João Palhinha has reached a happy conclusion. Benfica has officially announced the arrival of the Portuguese midfielder from Bayern Munich, with the player signing a contract running until 2030. The German club will receive a fee of €14 million, plus potential add-ons of up to €5 million. A €50 million release clause has also been included in the contract. Palhinha, 31, returns to Portugal after two seasons at Bayern, a club that had signed him from Fulham in the summer of 2024 for approximately €50 million. The midfielder pushed for a return to his homeland—partly to be closer to his family—despite having received more lucrative offers elsewhere. The presence of Marco Silva, with whom Palhinha had previously worked at Fulham between 2022 and 2024, also played a decisive role. The Portuguese player has already visited the Benfica Campus but will not be available for the match against Aarhus in the Europa League play-off return leg.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Donyell Malen has transformed into one of the most exciting centre-forwards in Europe. The Dutch striker, moved from winger to No. 9, has found his calling in Rome, becoming a true goalscorer. As ‘AS’ reports, Malen already impressed in the second half of last season, when, having arrived on loan from Aston Villa, he scored 14 goals in 18 appearances, helping Roma qualify for the Champions League.

This performance prompted the Giallorossi to exercise their €25 million option to buy. The start of the new season has confirmed his golden moment: on his debut against Fiorentina, Malen scored a hat-trick, capped by a spectacular back-heeled finish in the penalty area. His market value is now estimated at around €45 million, and his performances have not gone unnoticed.

According to AS, clubs such as Barcelona, ​​Atlético Madrid, and Manchester City are all tracking him, all seeking a striker capable of scoring goals. At 27, Malen’s career appears to have taken a new direction thanks to his change of position. Roma, for their part, will have to decide whether to lock down the player or consider potential offers.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Manchester City announces the completion of the signing of Moroccan international Ayyoub Bouaddi on a five-year contract, according to a statement. The 18-year-old midfielder arrives from French club Lille on a deal that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031. Bouaddi joins the club as one of the most promising young players in world football, having already made 96 appearances for Lille and eight for the senior national team.

He made his first-team debut for the Ligue 1 club in the Conference League just three days after his 16th birthday, and established himself as a regular starter over the next two seasons. Bouaddi represented France at youth and U-21 levels before switching to Morocco, his parents’ nationality, and excelled with the Atlas Lions at this summer’s World Cup.

The elegant, well-playing midfielder is now starting a new chapter in his career with City and is excited about the new challenge.

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