A man was on Thursday charged with the attempted murder of his son and daughter. The accused, who cannot be named due to a court order, faced a number of charges including attempting to murder his son and daughter or at least placing their life in clear danger by carrying out acts intended to lead to the execution of the crime. In separate charges,
Ollie Watkins' second-half header gave Aston Villa a 1-0 win over Lille in the first leg of their Europa League round-of-16 tie on Thursday. Just past the hour mark, Ezri Konsa sent a deep pass that Emi Buendía headed to Watkins in the home team's box. The England forward noticed goalkeeper Berke Özer was off his line before sending a looping header
Iran launched multiple attacks early Friday on Gulf Arab states, including dozens of drones at Saudi Arabia, following warnings from its new supreme leader about hosting American bases, and U.S. President Donald Trump threatened major new retaliation. "Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today," Trump wrote in a social media post. "Iran's
Sustainability means striking a balance between economic growth and the protection of the environment, the PN said. "In this context, the PN reiterated its vision in light of the need to maximise all the resources that the country has, including ancillary services, as there is still more that needs to be done," the party said in a statement. This was
The National Literacy Agency recently celebrated the conclusion of the fifteenth cycle of the Footballers Read and Write Programme, an initiative designed to spark a love for literacy through the lens of sport. During a ceremony held at the National Stadium in Ta' Qali, participants were presented with certificates to mark their successful completion
The compilation of evidence in the disability benefits fraud case involving former Labour MP and doctor Silvio Grixti continued in court, with witnesses testifying under a presidential pardon while defence lawyers questioned the reliability of their accounts. Grixti is among several individuals facing charges in connection with an alleged disability
During a visit to De La Salle College, Prime Minister Robert Abela had an inspiring conversation with one of the students who wants to follow in his footsteps. Abela visited De La Salle Senior School earlier today, where he met with students and educators during an activity focused on education and their future career aspirations. The student asked
Prime Minister Robert Abela said the Labour Party will proceed in line with the court ruling ordering it to vacate its Santa Venera club, stressing that the party respects decisions taken by the courts. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Abela was asked by The Malta Independent whether he would commit that any costs linked to the case would be borne
Claim: A new legal notice exempts all pensioners’ income, including non-pension income, from tax. Verdict: The new legal notice only applies to income from pensions, not from other income sources. However, other measures exempt pensioners' additional income from tax, albeit to a slightly lesser extent. A budget promise to double the threshold under
Enrica Bonaccorti, the versatile host, actress, and lyricist who defined eras of Italian broadcasting, passed away Thursday at the age of 76, Italian media report. Her death follows a public battle with pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis she first shared with fans in September 2025. Born in Savona on November 18, 1949, Bonaccorti's journey in the spotlight
