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Sat, 19 Jun 2021 10:48:00 +0200
Ryan Crouser smashes world shot put record
Olympic champion Ryan Crouser smashed the 31-year-old world shot put record here Friday, producing a mammoth 23.37m heave at the US track and field trials. Crouser obliterated compatriot Randy Barnes’ previous record of 23.12 set i...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 10:38:00 +0200
Suspect behind spate of car thefts caught red-handed in Qormi
A Għargħur man suspected of being behind a spate of thefts in Qormi, Luqa and Paola is under arrest, the police said on Saturday.  The 33-year-old suspect was being monitored by the police and was taken into custody after officers...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 10:10:00 +0200
No new COVID-19 cases for fourth time in seven days
Health authorities will announce 0 new COVID-19 cases for the third time this week on Saturday, deputy prime minister Chris Fearne has said.  Fearne gave advance notice that no new virus cases were detected while speaking on ONE rad...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0200
As Cyberpunk 2077 reboots, can unloved games win an extra life?
Retro-futurist video game Cyberpunk 2077 will be back in the Playstation store on Monday after a disastrous launch marred by bugs forced a 184-day time-out. But can a blockbuster game recover from the reputational hit of a failed rol...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 09:14:00 +0200
Mosta FC young midfielder Bradley Farrugia to spend season at AC Perugia
Young midfielder Bradley Farrugia is set to spend a year in Italy training with Serie C side AC Perugia. The Mosta FC midfielder received this opportunity after he caught the eye of the coaching staff at AC Perugia International Scou...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Watch live: Conference on Future of Europe begins
Citizens from across Europe will have their say on Europe’s future on Saturday as the first plenary session in the European Union’s Conference on the Future of Europe begins. The plenary session will bring together citizens from ...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:58:00 +0200
Index lower as banking equities decline
The MSE Equity Total Return Index lost ground by 1.3%, reaching 8,166.571 points. Total weekly turnover increased by 12% to €0.4m – as a result of 99 transactions. A total of 16 equities were active, four of which headed north wh...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:54:00 +0200
Heritage Malta launches online educational programme for summer
Children and teenagers who are Heritage Malta student passport holders can enjoy educational and entertaining activities throughout summer, as part of a programme drawn up by the Education and Outreach Section within the national age...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:32:00 +0200
Dow falls to end worst week since October as European stocks tumble
The Dow capped the worst week since October with more losses Friday as markets continued to digest the latest pivot in Federal Reserve messaging towards more restrictive monetary policy. After European bourses fell nearly two per cen...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:21:00 +0200
What happened on... June 19
The front pages of Times of Malta from 25 and 10 years ago.  Become a Times of Malta premium member to gain full access to our archive dating back to January 1930.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:03:00 +0200
MAPFRE Malta celebrates Health Week 2021
MAPFRE Malta, comprised of MAPFRE Middlesea and MAPFRE MSV Life, once again celebrated Health Week during the month of June in order to raise awareness on the importance of both physical and mental well-being for its group of employe...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:59:00 +0200
Former Valletta midfielder Santiago Malano eager for new challenge
The summer transfer window is always the right time for teams to fix their shortcomings in their respective rosters, whether to make amends for a disappointing campaign or strengthen themselves to challenge for silverware. In parall...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:56:00 +0200
Yenz Cini pledges his future with Valletta FC after penning three-year deal
Yenz Cini has pledged his future with Valletta FC after the 27-year-old goalkeeper has agreed to a three-year contract, the Premier League club announced. “Valletta Football Club is pleased to announce the official agreement with ...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:50:00 +0200
Dom Mintoff biography that was seven years in the making officially launched
An English-language biography of Dom Mintoff that was seven years in the making has been officially launched. Written by Fr Mark Montebello, The Tail that Wagged the Dog: The life and struggles of Dom Mintoff. 1916−2012 draws on ar...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:35:00 +0200
Heatwave expected to hit Malta on Monday
A June heatwave is expected next week, with temperatures rising to 36°C the day after tomorrow but the heat stress index making it feel as hot at 38°C. The mercury is set to start climbing today, according to the Malta Meteorologic...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:26:00 +0200
Police bodycams: we can learn from experiences abroad
It is debatable to what extent body-worn cameras, or bodycams, improve police-community relations and reduce instances of use of force by officers. However, there seems to be little doubt that, when used as they should, such devices ...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:24:00 +0200
‘Disorganised’ Croatia must improve to avoid early Euro exit
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic admitted his side face an embarrassing early exit from Euro 2020 unless they drastically improve after a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Glasgow on Friday. The World Cup finalists have just one point...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:22:00 +0200
Inside a ransomware attack: how cybercriminals collaborate to pull one off
In their Carbis Bay communique, the G7 announced their intention to work together to tackle ransomware groups. Days later, US president Joe Biden met with Russian president Vladimir Putin, where an extradition process to bring Russia...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:21:00 +0200
HSBC Malta sponsors Science Safari 2021 winners’ prizes
HSBC Malta has recently sponsored the book prizes presented to the winning schools of Science Safari 2021. The virtual event, which attracted a record number of Year 8 students, was organised by the Science Centre within the Director...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:18:00 +0200
Today's front pages - June 19, 2021
These are the leading stories in local newspapers this Saturday.  Times of Malta leads with a scientist noting that large particles that carry toxic substances in the air are on the rise as a result of construction and increased tra...



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