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The Malta Independent front page features a mix of domestic and international news. Top domestic stories include an editorial on Malta's power crisis, updates on the Yorgen Fenech trial, a new scam alert website, warnings from employers about COLA increases, a religious leader's homily, and a…
An editorial blames Prime Minister Abela for Malta's ongoing power crisis, citing repeated blackouts and the government's apparent inability to resolve the issue after three years.
The judge's address to the jury in the Yorgen Fenech trial is continuing, marking the final phase of proceedings before deliberations commence.
The death toll from severe flooding in Nepal and China has surpassed 1,000, with rescue efforts underway to reach cut-off communities.
The Malta Financial Services Authority, Malta Police Force, and the Office of the Arbiter for Financial Services have launched scamalert.mt, a national platform to combat scams.
Employer organizations are cautioning that significant increases in Malta's Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) could negatively impact business competitiveness and job security.
Gozo Bishop Anton Teuma advised against premature judgment, emphasizing the importance of understanding facts before reaching conclusions.
A 37-year-old man has been denied bail after being charged with non-consensual sexual acts and harassment against residents at a care facility for people with disabilities.
In the decisive stage of the Yorgen Fenech trial, the jury has been instructed by the judge to disregard emotions and focus solely on the evidence presented.
Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after a distinguished career, which included winning the 2022 World Cup.
A ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the northern coast of Cyprus, resulting in at least eight confirmed deaths.
