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An oceanographic buoy positioned south of Sicily, in waters between Malta and Portopalo di Capo Passero, has recorded a wave measuring 16 metres in height during the most violent phase of Storm Harry -  the highest wave ever documented in the Mediterranean Sea. The extraordinary measurement was captured by a buoy operated by the Italian National Institute

Jadon Sancho scored his first goal for Aston Villa to lift his new club past Fenerbahce 1-0 and into the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday with a game to spare. Lyon also clinched a last-16 spot with a 1-0 victory over Young Boys in Bern, and Freiburg joined them by beating Maccabi Tel Aviv by the same score. Lyon and Villa are level on points

US President Donald Trump kicked off his new "Board of Peace" at Davos on Thursday, with a signing ceremony for a body with a $1 billion membership fee and a controversial list of invitees. A group of leaders and senior officials from 19 countries -- including Trump allies from Argentina and Hungary -- gathered on stage with Trump to put their names

The Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeals filed by the men convicted over the murders of lawyer Carmel Chircop and journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, confirming the life sentences handed down last year. Maltatoday reported brothers Adrian Agius and Robert Agius, known as tal-Maksar, together with Jamie Vella and George Degiorgio, were sentenced

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg concluded a two-day visit to the Principality of Monaco, including high-level talks with the Minister of State Christophe Mirmand, the Foreign Affairs Minister Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Finance and Economy Pierre-André Chiappori and other top government officials.

Storm Harry battered the Maltese islands on Monday and Tuesday. With winds reaching Force 9, many rightfully remained indoors unless they absolutely had to be outside, and many, including government workers, worked from home. The weather conditions couldn't be described as anything less than dangerous. Coastal areas, particularly in the south of Malta,

A new Property Price Registry aimed at strengthening trust and transparency in Malta's real estate market has been launched, offering free access to verified pricing information for first-time buyers and the wider public, a government statement said. Minister for Justice Jonathan Attard addressed the launch and presentation of the Property Price Registry,

Voluntary organisations affected by Storm Harry are being urged to register details of any damage sustained, as the government moves to assess the impact of the severe weather on the sector. The Ministry for Inclusion and Volunteering, through the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector (MCVS), has launched a call for organisations that suffered physical

An investment of €1.5 million will be distributed over three years to support voluntary cultural organisations, following the announcement of results under the Investment in Cultural Organisations fund administered by Arts Council Malta. The programme, which will support activities taking place between 2026 and 2028, targets voluntary organisations

Premier League teams are powering ahead in the Champions League with five of England's top flight clubs in position to advance to the round of 16. Arsenal tops the standings and has already secured its place in the next round, while wins for Liverpool, Newcastle and Chelsea on Wednesday saw them move into the top eight automatic qualifying positions