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Fenech trial intensifies with police scrutiny, prison van crash.

The high-profile Yorgen Fenech murder trial entered its 44th day, with defense lawyers continuing their cross-examination of Inspector Kurt Zahra. The defense scrutinised the police's investigation into Keith Schembri, particularly the delay in searching his former office and the fact that he was never considered a murder suspect, despite allegations from Melvin Theuma, the self-confessed middleman.

In a separate development, a serious traffic accident involving a prison van and a truck on Ħal Far road in Birżebbuġa resulted in six individuals being hospitalised. Additionally, a car crash on Diċembru 13 Road in Marsa caused significant rush-hour traffic delays across the area.

Meanwhile, Lovin Malta celebrated its 10th anniversary, reporting 208 million monthly views and 800,000 followers. Chris Fearne, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, also defended Malta's stance on Palestine during an interview with Al Jazeera.

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Yorgen Fenech Murder Trial Developments

The Yorgen Fenech murder trial continued for its 44th day, with the defense extensively cross-examining Inspector Kurt Zahra. The questioning focused on the police's handling of former chief of staff Keith Schembri, specifically the delay in searching his office after his arrest and the police's stance that he was never considered a murder suspect, despite claims by middleman Melvin Theuma implicating Yorgen Fenech as the mastermind. Jurors' tablets were also retrieved due to concerns about…

Traffic Accidents Cause Hospitalizations and Delays

A serious collision involving a prison van and a truck on Ħal Far road in Birżebbuġa led to six individuals being hospitalised. Separately, a car crash on Diċembru 13 Road in Marsa caused significant traffic congestion and delays during rush hour.

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