Ryan Schembri arrested in Scotland, to be extradited to Malta
Former More Supermarkets boss Ryan Schembri has been arrested in the UK and is being extradited to Malta. Schembri fled Malta in 2014, leaving behind a trail of debts worth millions of euros. He has...
View ArticleAnother five protected marsh harriers found shot dead in Delimara
Another five protected birds were found dead in Delimara on Friday morning, the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS) said. The marsh harriers were found in two freshly harvested fields close to the...
View Article249 new COVID-19 cases recorded, 88 in hospital
Thirty-nine of 88 COVID-19 people in hospital are being treated for the virus while the others tested positive when they were admitted for other conditions, Health Minister Chris Fearne said on...
View ArticleTrump ends Iran's Vafaei's dream run at the Crucible
Hossein Vafaei’s moment in the limelight as the first Iranian player to compete at the Crucible came to an end as he was beaten 10-4 by Judd Trump in the first round of the Betfred World Championship....
View ArticleWho left the tap on? Japan teacher in hot water for pool bill
A Japanese school has been hit with a €25,000 water bill after a teacher in charge of pool maintenance left a tap on for months hoping to stop coronavirus infections. The teacher, who has not been...
View ArticleAre eSports a real sport?
eSports news is increasingly dominating sports news channels, leading many to wonder, "can eSports be classified as a sport?" At first glance, electronic sports or eSports are activities that do not...
View ArticleAsian markets tumble after Federal Reserve chief’s comments
Most Asian markets dropped on Friday, trailing Wall Street losses triggered by the US Federal Reserve boss’ signal of an aggressive monetary policy tightening cycle and the ongoing economic impact of...
View ArticlePogba unlikely to play for Manchester United again, says Rangnick
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick believes Paul Pogba has played his final match for the club after suffering an injury just weeks before his contract runs out at Old Trafford. The World...
View ArticleHave you seen this man?
The police are looking for Alexander Anthony Gialanze Whiteford, whom they say has breached bail conditions. Anonymous tips can be sent through the Malta Police Force's own Facebook page, on 2122 4001...
View ArticleEurozone growth speeds up in April despite Ukraine war
Economic growth in the eurozone accelerated and hit a seven-month high in April, a key survey showed on Friday, despite concerns about inflation and Russia’s war in Ukraine. The closely-watched...
View ArticleEmployee time tracking in the remote world
Time tracking allows employers to keep tabs on their employees’ hours, with a myriad of benefits for both the business and the teams working there. Especially during remote work, time tracking can...
View ArticleYamashita is first woman to referee AFC Champions League game
Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita became the first woman to referee an Asian Champions League match when Australia’s Melbourne City played South Korean side Jeonnam Dragons in the group stages. Yamashita...
View ArticleTurning Red review – factory-made Pixar
Not Pixar’s worst but far from their best, Turning Red is a stripped down and over-simplified tale; a film that can only be described as relatable due to the wide and uninspired net it casts. As tough...
View ArticleFerrari duo revel in rain for Emilia Romagna practice
Championship leader Charles Leclerc topped the times ahead of his Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz in Friday’s rain-hit opening free practice for this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The Monegasque...
View ArticleMan signs for package containing 13kg of cannabis, arrested by undercover police
A man who signed for a 13-kilo package of cannabis grass delivered to his home by a police officer disguised as a delivery man was denied bail upon arraignment. Goran Dimovski, a 38-year old...
View ArticleUK retail sales sink on cost-of-living crisis: data
British retail sales sank in March as shoppers tightened their belts in the face of a growing cost-of-living crisis, official data showed on Friday. Total sales volumes dropped 1.4 per cent last month...
View ArticleFearne and nurses' union with contrasting claims about deal for phlebotomists
Health Minister Chris Fearne has urged phlebotomists to resume bloodletting duties at Mater Dei Hospital after months of union-ordered directives, saying the dispute has been solved. But when...
View ArticleAnxious, stressed and sad: landmark study sheds light on mental health of youths
Teenagers and young adults have reported feelings of anxiety, sadness, and depression, according to new data published by Richmond Foundation. When asked what feelings the participants experienced in...
View ArticlePurrfect weekend for a cat show
More than 50 cats will be parading their spring coats at Smart City in Kalkara this weekend under the watchful eyes of three international judges. The recently set up Cat World Club Malta, which is...
View ArticleGO investing to reduce impact on the environment
The world is today marking World Earth Day, encouraging everyone across the globe to invest in the planet. Companies worldwide are increasingly putting environmental sustainability high on their...
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