Fenech trial dominates, judge curbs social posts; nation mourns.
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Dramatic new details have emerged from the police interrogations of businessman Yorgen Fenech in the ongoing murder trial. Court proceedings revealed Fenech's claims that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat had suspicions about Keith Schembri's involvement in the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, and that Schembri allegedly financed the murder with €75,000. Fenech also admitted to transferring €400,000 to Melvin Theuma. The court has also taken steps to manage social media discussions and the use of jurors' tablets during the high-profile case.
The nation is mourning the loss of Ġorġ Mallia, a beloved cartoonist, author, and academic, who passed away at the age of 68. His contributions to education, illustration, publishing, and Maltese culture have been widely recognized.
In other news, police officer Johann Vella has been discharged from the hospital weeks after sustaining serious injuries in a shooting incident in St Julian's. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism and Health Minister Ian Borg highlighted recent advancements in IVF treatment, including new PGT-M testing. The Nationalist Party is seeking answers regarding alleged political interference in waterpolo, and the Malta Tourism Authority is introducing a ranger service for the Ċirkewwa Marine Park.