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Ukraine to hold first war crimes trial as Moscow says Kyiv shelled Russian city
Ukraine announced it will hold its first war crimes trial over the Russian invasion, as Moscow accused Kyiv of shelling a Russian city in the war's latest flashpoint. The conflict has devastated...
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Chiellini says leaving Juve at end of season
Giorgio Chiellini will leave Juventus at the end of the season, the veteran defender said Wednesday after his team lost the Italian Cup final to Inter Milan. Juve captain Chiellini said he would quit...
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COVID response team has been disbanded
The Public Health Response Team, which was responsible for contact tracing and case management during the virus pandemic, has been disbanded after two-and-a-half years of an “incredible journey”. An...
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Haaland will make Man. City even more prolific, says Guardiola
Erling Haaland’s arrival at Manchester City will make the English champions an even more ruthless attacking force, said Pep Guardiola after seeing his side thrash Wolves 5-1 on Wednesday. Haaland’s...
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Asian stocks down as inflation fears churn markets
Asian equities slumped on Thursday following Wall Street’s lead, as markets churned after a key US report renewed fears of inflation and a tightening of monetary policies. Stocks have been volatile...
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Biggest white diamond ever auctioned, The Rock, fetches $21.9 million
The Rock, the biggest white diamond ever auctioned, sold for 21.7 million Swiss francs ($21.9 million) on Wednesday, far short of the record for such a jewel. The 228.31-carat stone, larger than a...
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Blaze heavily damages car in Mosta
A parked car was heavily damaged when a fire broke out in its engine bay on Thursday morning. The incident happened at about 7.30am in Independence Avenue, Mosta, forcing closure of the busy road. The...
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Postecoglou proud of Celtic turnaround to win 52nd title
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou said he was ready to collapse with exhaustion after delivering the club’s 52nd Scottish league title on Wednesday despite being held 1-1 by Dundee United. Postecoglou’s...
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Emma Muscat: 'I never felt such a big responsibility on my shoulders'
It’s been a meteoric few years for EMMA MUSCAT and as the young singer-songwriter prepares to give the performance of her life tonight, she tells Adriana Bishop how she plans to face the Eurovision...
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Ponte Ferries set to resume Malta-Sicily crossings on Friday
Ponte Ferries is set to resume its catamaran service between Malta and Sicily on Friday, with bookings opening today. The ferry will operate between Wine Wharf quay in Valletta and the port of...
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One-woman show inspired by famous ‘Friends’ couple
FM Theatre Productions is presenting James Fritz’s one-woman show Ross & Rachel this weekend. The play references the on-again-off-again relationship of the eponymous characters from legendary...
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Finnish president, PM in favour of joining NATO 'without delay'
Finland's president and prime minister said on Thursday they are in favour of their country joining NATO and a formal decision would be taken this weekend, after Russia's war in Ukraine sparked a...
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Flyover projects to start in the coming months
Major flyovers planned for Msida, Mrieħel and Qormi are set to be taken in hand in the coming months. Speaking during an interview on the state broadcaster on Monday, Transport Minister Aaron...
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Malta’s first-ever AgriFair is showcasing all things local
Malta boasts an agricultural industry so strong that an unending range of products we make use of on a daily basis can be supplied through local means. Given the hard work that farmers, fishermen, and...
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FIFA probes Ecuador World Cup player’s eligibility
FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings after Ecuador were alleged to have fielded an ineligible player during their successful qualifying campaign for the Qatar World Cup. Chile, who failed to...
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The royalty in my drawer
Sometime in the first months of 1951, when I was in Primary Standard II, music teacher George Theuma, a tall, spectacled man, entered our classroom and, after talking to our teacher, picked up a piece...
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Earth Garden Festival returns in June
The Earth Garden alternative music festival will make a return at Ta' Qali next month after a two-year interruption caused by COVID-19. This year's edition, the 15th, will feature over 100 artistes,...
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24 people stranded on sinking boat in Malta's rescue zone, NGO says
Twenty four people are stranded on a sinking boat in Malta's search and rescue Zone, the NGO Alarm phone said on Thursday. It said the boat has been at sea for four days and is now taking in water. No...
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Hunters' lobby CEO suspends himself after alleged assault on government official
The CEO of the hunters' lobby, Lino Farrugia, has suspended himself from the ORNIS committee after an alleged assault on the head of the government's Wild Birds Regulation Unit. On Wednesday, BirdLife...
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North Korea reports first Covid cases, Kim orders national lockdown
North Korea confirmed its first-ever Covid cases on Thursday and declared a "serious emergency", with leader Kim Jong Un ordering lockdowns across the country. The nuclear-armed country had never...
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