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The Malta Independent front page features a mix of international and domestic news. Top stories include legal proceedings involving Prince Harry and Elton John, a trial in Malta concerning Yorgen Fenech, a violent incident in Sweden, and local Maltese news about rock collapses and a vehicle fire.
Prince Harry, Elton John, and five others have been ordered to pay an initial 9.5 million pounds ($13 million) to the publisher of Britain's Daily Mail newspaper following their unsuccessful invasion of privacy lawsuit.
Yorgen Fenech, on trial, stated that his arrest was a 'massive charade designed to create a spectacle' as his testimony continues. The judge previously rejected a motion to dissolve the trial.
An 18-year-old armed with a sword attacked a school in central Sweden, resulting in one fatality and at least two serious injuries. Police have apprehended a suspect.
Yorgen Fenech testified that Keith Schembri involved him in dealings with Melvin Theuma following the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, including relaying warnings.
Judge Edwina Grima denied a motion by Yorgen Fenech's defence team to dissolve his jury trial, citing concerns about potential juror exposure to media headlines.
A rock formation collapsed in the Aħrax area of Mellieħa, leading the local mayor to issue an urgent safety warning to the public, though no injuries were reported.
A driver sustained serious injuries when a van caught fire in Żebbug, Malta. Emergency services responded to the incident.
