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Malta is reeling from a tragic boating accident in Ġnejna Bay where a father and his five-year-old son, Gregory and Logan O'Brien, lost their lives after their dinghy was struck by a larger boat. In other court news, John Agius pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and arson charges following a standoff and shootout with police in St Julian's and Ta' Giorni.

During the ongoing trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech, testimony revealed that Keith Schembri, former chief of staff to Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, kept a folder of Daphne Caruana Galizia's blog posts in his office. Meanwhile, the country is grappling with widespread power cuts amid a heatwave, which a former ERA CEO attributes to planning failures, and which are causing concerns for local businesses.

In political developments, Ivan Falzon, the new CEO of the Labour Party, stated that the party is financially sound despite its debts. Alex Borg, the Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Nationalist Party, defended his party's walk-out during the Equality Bill vote, citing the need for more consultation with NGOs.

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Father and Son Killed in Ġnejna Bay Boating Accident

A father, Gregory O'Brien, and his five-year-old son, Logan, died in a tragic boating accident at Ġnejna Bay when their small dinghy was struck by a larger boat.

Times of Malta Father and son killed in Ġnejna boat tragedy identified ↗
Malta Today Father and son die after boat strikes their dinghy in Gnejna ↗
The Malta Independent Father and Son Die After Boat Collision at Gnejna Bay ↗
Lovin Malta Gregory O'Brien And His Son Logan Identified As Victims Of Tragic Ġnejna Bay… ↗
Lovin Malta Father And Son Die At Sea After Boat Collision ↗

John Agius Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder in St Julian's/Ta' Giorni…

John Agius has pleaded not guilty to charges including arson and the attempted murder of police officers, stemming from a two-hour standoff and shootout incident in St Julian's and Ta' Giorni.

The Malta Independent St Julian's Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder ↗
Lovin Malta John Agius To Appear In Court Over St Julian's Fire And Police Shooting ↗
Times of Malta Ta' Giorni shooting suspect pleads not guilty ↗
Lovin Malta John Agius Pleads Not Guilty To Attempted Murder And Other Charges ↗
Malta Today John Agius pleads not guilty over Ta’ Giorni shootout ↗

Yorgen Fenech Trial Reveals Keith Schembri's Links to Daphne Caruana Galizia

During the ongoing jury trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech, it was revealed that Keith Schembri, former chief of staff to Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, kept a folder containing Daphne Caruana Galizia's blog posts in his office. Forensic evidence from the search of Schembri's office was also presented to the jury.

Malta Today Yorgen Fenech trial: Keith Schembri kept folder of Daphne’s blog posts ↗
The Malta Independent Fenech Jury Hears Forensic Evidence in Keith Schembri Office Search ↗

Power Cuts and Heatwave Impact Malta's Economy and Planning

Malta is experiencing a significant surge in cooling system sales due to an ongoing heatwave and widespread power blackouts. Restaurant owners in Paceville are considering relocating because of persistent power cut issues, which a former CEO of the Environmental and Resources Authority (ERA) has attributed to planning failures.

Times of Malta Cooling system sales soar amid heatwave, blackouts ↗
Times of Malta Power cuts may force restaurant owners to leave Malta ↗
Malta Today Power cuts expose planning failure, former ERA CEO says ↗

Missing Mother and Son Located After Public Appeal

An eight-year-old boy, Khyl Agius Bonavia, and his mother, Lorraine Bonavia, who were reported missing and sought by the court, have both been located, bringing an end to a weeks-long search and public appeal for information.

Times of Malta Mother wanted by court and missing son found ↗
The Malta Independent Police End Search for Missing Mother and Son After They Are Found ↗

Labour Party CEO Reports Solid Financial Position

Ivan Falzon, the new CEO of the Labour Party, has stated that despite having debt, the party is in a solid financial position with more assets than liabilities.

The Malta Independent New Labour Party CEO: 'Party Has More Assets Than Liabilities' ↗

Opposition Leader Alex Borg Defends Equality Bill Walk-Out

Alex Borg, the Leader of the Opposition, defended the Nationalist Party's walk-out during the vote on the Equality Bill, explaining that the action aimed to give a voice to numerous NGOs that had requested more consultation on the bill.

Malta Today Alex Borg defends Equality Bill walk-out: ‘It gave voice to the voiceless’ ↗