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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola’s response to the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has the unmistakable air of studied caution at a moment that demands clarity. By retreating into familiar language about democracy, international law and “peaceful outcomes”, the European Parliament president has offered little more than a procedural
PL MP Edward Zammit Lewis has spoken out over the USA's actions in Venezuela. Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro arrived in the United States to face criminal charges after being captured in an audacious nighttime military operation that President Donald Trump said would set the U.S. up to "run" the South American country and tap its vast oil
Maltese mountaineer and rock climber Rita Saliba has successfully reached the summit of Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, completing one of the most demanding climbs of her career while raising awareness and funds for abandoned animals in Malta. The 31-year-old climber reached the 6,961-metre peak yesterday after a tough 10-hour summit push under harsher-than-usual
It has become a familiar lament, whispered over family dinners and debated in quiet corners: People no longer think in terms of what is right and what is wrong. They just think of money and power, and what they can gain - even at others' expense. It's a stark statement, but one that resonates in a world where ethical boundaries seem increasingly blurred
"Do we take into consideration the quality of the services being offered in childcare or do we just assume that whatever is going on in all the childcare settings is of high quality?" - Professor Valerie Sollars, resident academic at the Faculty of Education, 29 June "We've taken the approach of reducing the amount of time that roads are closed, especially
The news never rests, and that statement certainly holds true for 2025. The last 12 months had no shortage of scandals, political upheaval, world-stopping news, accidents, incidents, and tragedies. This was all reflected in The Malta Independent 's 40 most read stories during 2025. The Pope's passing Without a doubt one of the moments that the world
A total of 21 people lost their lives on Malta's roads in 2025, but the year was further overshadowed by two particularly tragic accidents beyond the island's shores, claiming six Maltese lives in separate road accidents in Sicily and Croatia. The 2025 death toll represents an increase on the previous two years, reversing a downward trend recorded
"Gaming" in the Maltese islands is typically understood as referring to iGaming, otherwise known as the gambling and sports betting industry. Many might be unaware that serious works are being carried out for Malta to become "a home for gaming excellence" - the world of gaming that includes e-sports, video game development, and immersive technologies
Declan Rice proved why he's a leading candidate to be the Premier League's player of the season by inspiring Arsenal to a come-from behind victory at Bournemouth that opened up a six-point lead on Saturday. The England midfielder scored two second-half goals - with almost identical low, side-footed finishes - in a 3-2 win on the south coast. Rice was
