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Jurors find accused in 13-year-old girl's rape case not guilty in unanimous verdict

This article contains graphic details that some readers might find disturbing Jurors have acquitted a man accused of raping and sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl. After a unanimous 9-0...

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Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from the debris 10 days after devastating floods

Rescuers in Nepal pulled out a Chinese man and a woman in separate operations Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country, as teams continued searching for thousands of missing...

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PN again demands implementation of Daphne inquiry recommendations five years on

The Nationalist Party has renewed its demand for the full implementation of the recommendations of the Daphne Caruana Galizia public inquiry, accusing the government of refusing to act despite having...

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Masked men block roads into Dover port in England in apparent anti-immigrant protest

Hundreds of masked anti-immigration protesters blocked roads leading to Britain's busiest ferry port on Saturday, clogging traffic and disrupting travelers and cargo vehicles heading for...

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Residents oppose new restaurants opposite Ta’ Ġieżu

Valletta risks being "hollowed out from within" if residents continue to be driven away by the city's rapid tourism growth, an NGO warned on Saturday as it protested plans for another outdoor catering...

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Haaland scores again as Man City maintain perfect start to the Premier League season

A new-look Manchester City. Same old Erling Haaland. The Norway striker scored his third goal of the season as City extended its 100% start by beating Coventry 1-0 to stay at the top of the...

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Italian GP: Pierre Gasly stuns Monza again with his first-ever pole position

Alpine's Pierre Gasly claimed his first-ever pole position in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday. The F1 driver seemed as surprised as everyone when he was informed on the...

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PL wants seriousness and prudence, not insults towards institutions

The Labour Party said Saturday it is deeply regrettable that the Opposition continues to resort to attacks and disparaging remarks against our country's institutions. If the Leader of the...

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PM urged to act after Jason Micallef calls Daphne justice campaign ‘vandalism’

The Nationalist Party on Saturday condemned the unacceptable comments made by Jason Micallef, Chairman of the Valletta Cultural Agency and Robert Abela's Special Delegate for the implementation of the...

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Prosecution to appeal Yorgen Fenech acquittal

The prosecution will appeal Yorgen Fenech's acquittal in the jury trial over the masterminding of Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination. The appeal is expected to challenge aspects of the jury...

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Martínez leads Inter comeback over Napoli and Musiala returns for Bayern

Lautaro Martínez struck a second goal in injury time to complete Inter Milan's 3-2 comeback win over title rival Napoli in Serie A on Saturday, while Jamal Musiala returned to the field for...

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Publish and be damned

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Vocational secondary schools: Opportunity or premature segregation?

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The fertility rate in social context

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Malta’s future cannot wait

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A water fountain in the village square and how it fights climate change

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100 days – a solid foundation for what lies ahead

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A productivity-driven national economic model

Archbishop asks: Has Malta ‘fallen to the seduction of money’?

Archbishop Charles Scicluna on Friday said that there have been "too many accounts" of rich businessmen buying influence; politicians and public officials being corrupted; policemen assisting...

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TMID Editorial: If not for her work, then for what?

As if the verdict that acquitted businessman Yorgen Fenech of complicity and conspiracy to commit a crime in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia was already not shocking enough, Friday saw a...

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True justice for Daphne must extend to who ordered, financed, covered up murder - Metsola

The President of the European Parliament, Maltese MEP Roberta Metsola, stressed that true justice extends beyond those who executed the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia and that it must also encompass...

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Updated: Alex Borg attempt to discuss motion on Daphne inquiry rejected by government

Parliament this morning is to debate the verdict in Yorgen Fenech's trial over the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The debate was proposed by Opposition Leader Alex Borg, who...

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De La Salle's Brother Edward dies, aged 102

De La Salle College has announced the death of Bro. Edward Galea, who dedicated more than seven decades of his life to education, faith and service. Born in Żabbar on August 16, 1924, Bro....

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Meloni celebrates her Italian government's longevity during party rally in Bari

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni celebrated her government's milestone longevity at a rally Friday of supporters in the southern city of Bari, arguing that four years of political stability have...

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Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should...

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Abela accuses Borg of politicising Daphne murder verdict, defends independence of institutions

Prime Minister Robert Abela on Friday accused Opposition Leader Alex Borg of attempting to politicise the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, insisting that...

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Sports

Martínez leads Inter comeback over Napoli and Musiala returns for Bayern

Italian GP: Pierre Gasly stuns Monza again with his first-ever pole position

Haaland scores again as Man City maintain perfect start to the Premier League season

Real Madrid and PSG lose their first games in the domestic leagues

Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international football with World Cup title and 125 goals

Arsenal win again and Malen the main man in Italy as Roma score four once more

Inter make it two wins from two, Napoli beaten at home by Como

Premier League: Fernandes hat trick inspires United's comeback win as Palmer stars again for Chelsea

Borg urges Abela to guarantee independent investigations after Yorgen Fenech trial

Opposition Leader Alex Borg on Fridat called on Prime Minister Robert Abela to publicly guarantee the independence of a police investigation into evidence that emerged during the trial over the...

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President speaks of Malta’s diminishing fertility rate to close State of the Nation address

The President of the Republic of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono, concluded Friday's State of the Nation conference with an address that centred around Malta's diminishing birthrate. The 2026 State...

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Government ignoring journalists’ fears and refusing to protect them, PN says

The shocking statement by the Minister responsible for broadcasting, Malcolm Paul Agius Galea exposes a Government that is insensitive and completely detached from reality, the Nationalist Party said...

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Eight divers rescued after getting into difficulty off Ċirkewwa

Eight foreign divers were rescued off Ċirkewwa on Friday afternoon after getting into difficulty in rough seas. The Malta Red Cross, Armed Forces of Malta and Civil Protection Department...

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‘Respect for jury does not mean institutions worked as they should,’ Repubblika tells Abela

Civil society NGO Repubblika has told Prime Minister Robert Abela that respecting the jury's verdict in Yorgen Fenech's trial does not mean it believes Malta's institutions worked as they should,...

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Ġnien il-Larinġ inaugurated on a site previously earmarked for development

An area of approximately 750 square metres in Ħal Lija, which had been earmarked for development, has been transformed into Ġnien il-Larinġ thanks to the work carried out by Project...

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Real Madrid and PSG lose their first games in the domestic leagues

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain were dealt their first losses in their domestic leagues on Friday when Kylian Mbappé had an injury-time penalty saved in La Liga and PSG coughed up a lead in...

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‘It is not true’: Matthew Caruana Galizia disputes Abela claim over meeting with family

Matthew Caruana Galizia has disputed the government's account of contact between Prime Minister Robert Abela and his family, saying the Prime Minister did not speak to his father following Yorgen...

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‘The time for vigils is now over’: Solidarity protest to replace monthly Daphne vigil

Repubblika and Occupy Justice have called a protest for 16 September following Yorgen Fenech's acquittal over the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, saying they are "shocked and horrified" by...

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Growing optimism on having a better life in a year’s time – 2026 State of the Nation survey

Over half of respondents (52.3%) in this year's State of the Nation survey believe that they will be living a better life this time next year. This is a 5.3% increase on the same question last year...

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Business

The BOV Foundation supports restoration of 18th century painting at Marsa Parish Church

HSBC Malta partners with FinanceMalta and MFSAC to showcase Malta’s financial services in London

RSM Malta appoints Ludwig Micallef as Director for Digital Transformation & AI

ETS review: Towards decarbonisation with connectivity and resilience

Israel election could unlock new business opportunities

Jurors find accused in 13-year-old girl's rape case not guilty in unanimous verdict

Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from the debris 10 days after devastating floods

PN again demands implementation of Daphne inquiry recommendations five years on

Masked men block roads into Dover port in England in apparent anti-immigrant protest

Residents oppose new restaurants opposite Ta’ Ġieżu

Haaland scores again as Man City maintain perfect start to the Premier League season

Italian GP: Pierre Gasly stuns Monza again with his first-ever pole position

PL wants seriousness and prudence, not insults towards institutions

PM urged to act after Jason Micallef calls Daphne justice campaign ‘vandalism’

Prosecution to appeal Yorgen Fenech acquittal

Martínez leads Inter comeback over Napoli and Musiala returns for Bayern

Archbishop asks: Has Malta ‘fallen to the seduction of money’?

TMID Editorial: If not for her work, then for what?

True justice for Daphne must extend to who ordered, financed, covered up murder - Metsola

Updated: Alex Borg attempt to discuss motion on Daphne inquiry rejected by government

De La Salle's Brother Edward dies, aged 102

Meloni celebrates her Italian government's longevity during party rally in Bari

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

Abela accuses Borg of politicising Daphne murder verdict, defends independence of institutions

Updated: AFM called in after suspicious package found in Ħamrun

Green bonds investment continues to drive upgrades to Malta's water network

Private family doctors can now prescribe four more government-funded medicines

TMID Editorial: A verdict, but no closure

Court sends Fenech trial testimony to police to consider action against others, government replies

Roderick Cassar loses two appeals over violent incidents involving murdered estranged wife

Yorgen Fenech's uncle let off the hook as police botch prosecution

Borg defends timing of protest, says Opposition had 'obligation' to respond after Fenech verdict

Bail denied for man charged over viral Sliema door-knocker theft

Borg urges Abela to guarantee independent investigations after Yorgen Fenech trial

President speaks of Malta’s diminishing fertility rate to close State of the Nation address

Government ignoring journalists’ fears and refusing to protect them, PN says

Eight divers rescued after getting into difficulty off Ċirkewwa

‘Respect for jury does not mean institutions worked as they should,’ Repubblika tells Abela

Ġnien il-Larinġ inaugurated on a site previously earmarked for development

Real Madrid and PSG lose their first games in the domestic leagues

‘It is not true’: Matthew Caruana Galizia disputes Abela claim over meeting with family

‘The time for vigils is now over’: Solidarity protest to replace monthly Daphne vigil

Growing optimism on having a better life in a year’s time – 2026 State of the Nation survey

Muscat says Daphne public inquiry should have been held after Fenech trial

‘What happened in that room is not justice but pure evil’ – Matthew Caruana Galizia

Malta needs new criminal offences after what emerged in Fenech trial – Jason Azzopardi

Updated: PM says Parliament to discuss Fenech verdict Friday

Alfred Sant wants name of Mediterranean Sea to be changed to ‘Sea of Malta’

Opposition to table Daphne public inquiry recommendations in Parliament