VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Twenty people in Malta died from illnesses or conditions directly or indirectly linked to extreme heat during a single week in July, health authorities have confirmed.

The deaths occurred between July 20 and 26, when temperatures across the country exceeded 40°C. A total of 108 deaths were recorded among Maltese and Gozitan residents that week.

The victims, aged between 55 and 89, mostly had pre-existing medical conditions that were believed to have been worsened by the heat.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – The Libyan government’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, based in Benghazi (East), has reported a serious act of sabotage against the electricity grid after a citizen illegally entered an 11-kV distribution substation in the Bu Attni neighborhood, causing a blackout at 14 secondary substations and power outages in several areas of the city.

According to the ministry’s official statement posted on Facebook, the man entered the facility through the cable duct, bypassing the padlocked main gate, and lifted the switches, putting his life at risk and causing a serious electrical incident.

The ministry emphasized that such acts are not simple violations, but extremely dangerous actions that threaten lives and damage infrastructure, and warned that those responsible will be prosecuted.

The incident comes at a time when Libya is facing a serious energy crisis.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Platform X has suspended the account of Yahya Saree, the spokesperson for the pro-Iranian Yemeni Houthi militia. “We suspend accounts that violate X’s rules,” reads a search for Saree’s account.

According to the account’s latest available statistics, it had over 121,000 followers. The suspension comes amid a new escalation between the Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The Armed Forces of Malta has deployed army personnel in Swieqi to work alongside the Police, strengthening the security presence in the locality during the night.

Swieqi is located very close to Paceville, Malta’s Mecca of nightlife, where large numbers of people gather at night. The area has also faced concerns linked to antisocial behaviour and the conduct of some tourists and visitors, particularly during late-night hours.

Swieqi Deputy Mayor Galea Pace said the deployment followed months of calls from the Local Council and residents for increased security measures.

He said the initiative was another step towards making Swieqi a place where residents feel safe and can live peacefully in their homes.

Galea Pace said the increased presence of Police and army personnel sent a clear message that antisocial behaviour in residential areas would not be ignored.

He also called for neighbouring localities to adopt a similar approach, arguing that security problems do not stop at Swieqi’s borders.

“Residents deserve to feel safe in their neighbourhood and, above all, they deserve to be able to sleep peacefully in their own homes,” he said.

Galea Pace thanked the Police and the Armed Forces of Malta for their cooperation and commitment on the ground.

He described the deployment as another step forward, while stressing that the Local Council’s work would continue.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A thin layer of black volcanic ash covered cars, roofs and balconies across parts of northern Malta and Gozo as ash from Sicily’s Mount Etna drifted over the Maltese Islands.

Residents in various northern and central areas reported finding ash outside after winds carried volcanic material south from the erupting volcano.

The Met Office confirmed that weather conditions could allow further ash to fall over Malta, with the islands potentially remaining affected until Friday.

It said north-northeasterly winds higher in the atmosphere were carrying ash from Mount Etna across the central Mediterranean towards Malta.

“If the eruptions continue in the coming days, the ash cloud will continue to affect the Maltese islands till Friday,” the Met Office said.

It added that winds are expected to shift to a northwesterly direction by Saturday, carrying the ash further east of Malta.

Mount Etna has been erupting for several days, with the volcanic activity producing an ash cloud visible across parts of the region.

The ashfall prompted residents to recall previous episodes of volcanic ash reaching Malta.

Maltese Islands Weather also noted that ash reaching Malta has been documented during major eruptions in 1787, 1886 and 1892.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Saudi Arabia will not be played in 2027, and the event will be postponed to 2028. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has announced that next year’s Super Cup will be held in Istanbul from February 2 to 7, rather than in Saudi Arabia as in recent editions, as the Asian Cup is scheduled for that period.

The final four, as usual, will pit Copa del Rey winners Real Sociedad against league runners-up Real Madrid in the semifinals. The other semifinal will feature Spanish champions Barcelona and the Spanish Cup finalist, Atlético Madrid.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Jeremy Doku and Manchester City are reunited. The English club has officially announced the contract renewal of the Belgian winger, who has extended his deal with the Citizens until the summer of 2031. Having arrived at the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2023 from Rennes, Doku has established himself as one of the most talented and unpredictable wingers in the Premier League.

At 24, the Belgian has already made 131 appearances and scored 22 goals for City, appearing primarily on the left flank but also on the right and, on occasion, in a more central position. During his time in Manchester, he has contributed to five trophies: a Premier League, an FA Cup, a Carabao Cup, a Club World Cup, and a Community Shield.

Doku is also a key member of the Belgian national team, having made 48 appearances. At the last World Cup, he helped Belgium reach the quarterfinals. After signing his new contract, the winger expressed his satisfaction, also emphasizing his enthusiasm for the start of Enzo Maresca’s new era: “I‘ve loved my time at City so far, so having the opportunity to stay longer is a fantastic feeling. This club means so much to me: I’ve grown both as a player and as a person. I feel at home and I know I’m improving every day thanks to the hard work of the staff.”

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Zlatko Dalic is back on track, and he’s doing so again as a national team coach. After his time with Croatia, where he reached the 2018 World Cup final and finished third four years later in Qatar, ended with elimination by Portugal in the Americas, the 59-year-old coach has been named the new head coach of the United Arab Emirates.

This isn’t a new environment for Dalic, who won the local championship in 2015 with Al Ain. The Croatian coach, who replaces Romanian Cosmin Olaroiu, will make his debut at the Gulf Cup of Nations, scheduled for September 23 to October 6 in Jeddah.

The UAE is in Group B with Bahrain, Qatar, and Yemen. Their main objective, however, remains the Asian Cup, which will be played in Saudi Arabia in early 2027.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Manchester City is sending a clear message to Barcelona: Rodri will only leave on his terms. According to English media, at the Etihad, they have rejected the Blaugrana’s latest offer of €60 million plus €10 million in bonuses, reiterating that the Spanish midfielder, even though his contract expires next June, will only leave for €80 million.

After all, the City need that money to pursue Enzo Fernandez, the Argentine midfielder from Chelsea identified as Rodri’s ideal replacement. Barcelona, ​​however, are not giving up hope, also strengthened by the player’s determination, and according to the Catalan press, a new offer will be presented that could even closer to City’s demands, namely €65 million plus €10 million in bonuses, €5 million of which are tied to easily achievable objectives.

The next few hours could be crucial: Rodri is expected to return from vacation tomorrow but hopes to travel directly to Barcelona to begin his new adventure.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Xavi Hernández is officially the new coach of the Netherlands men’s national team. The 46-year-old Spanish coach succeeds Ronald Koeman. Xavi has reached an agreement with the Dutch Football Federation for a contract until 2030, the year of the World Cup.

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