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Defense Alleges Schembri Motive in Fenech Trial; Heat Data Withheld

The murder trial of Yorgen Fenech has advanced to a new phase as the defense presents its oral submissions, alleging that Keith Schembri's desire for revenge was the motive behind Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination. Further allegations have surfaced, claiming that Fenech's defense team engaged an agent to photograph jurors at their hotel.

Meanwhile, a new controversy has erupted with the organization Momentum accusing the government of withholding specific locality data regarding heat-related deaths during July's extreme heatwave. Additionally, tributes are being paid today on what would have been Daphne Caruana Galizia's 62nd birthday.

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Yorgen Fenech Murder Trial Developments

The murder trial of Yorgen Fenech has entered a new phase with the defense presenting oral submissions, claiming that Keith Schembri's revenge was the motive for Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder. Allegations have also emerged that the defense team filmed jurors at their hotel. The prosecution continues to assert Fenech's direct involvement.

Government Accused of Withholding Heat-Related Death Data

The organization Momentum has accused the government of refusing a Freedom of Information request to release locality-specific data on heat-related deaths that occurred during July's extreme heatwave.

Local Community Issues and Incidents

Local news includes a person being rescued from Għar Lapsi after suffering heatstroke, residents in St. Julian's complaining about a late-night pool party, and the Marsa Mayor raising concerns about a man refusing help, describing it as a community issue. The Nationalist Party also warned of a demographic crisis in Floriana.

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