The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday ruled that Russia was "responsible" for the 2006 killing in London of the dissident former agent Alexander Litvinenko with the radioactive substance polonium. The court said it establishe...

With the future of Evergrande hanging in the balance, global markets have plunged on fears that one of China’s biggest developers could collapse and cause a contagion throughout the world’s number two economy and beyond. Talk of ...

The figures are simply astronomical.  It began with the 2001, September 11 al-Qaida attacks on New York and Washington when 2,976 innocent civilians were murdered. Since then the toll of innocents killed directly has grown exponenti...

Once renowned for world-class cinema, Hong Kong's film industry was already struggling before the latest hurdle – Chinese mainland-style censorship as authorities take their purge of dissent into the cultural sphere. Filmmaker Mok ...

Two men were arrested in St Julian’s after they were found carrying what the police suspect is cocaine and cannabis. The police said the men, one aged 45, the other 38, both Somali, were arrested at Spinola Gardens in St Julian’s...

Ronald Koeman defended his direct tactics after being accused of betraying Barcelona's attacking traditions in a 1-1 draw at home to Granada on Monday. Koeman brought Gerard Pique off the bench at Camp Nou to play up front alongside ...

Some 61% of the people in Malta believe social issues will "turn out well", according to a recent EU study that found Maltese residents having the third-highest degree of social optimism in Europe.  Carried out by Eurofound, an EU a...

Internet users in a record number of countries have faced arrest and physical attacks for their posts over the past year, a report said on Tuesday, painting a grim picture of digital freedoms in 2021. The annual "Freedom on the Net" ...

Marion Biomonte, 71, of Paola, was diagnosed with dementia seven years ago. Her daughter, Gabriella Schembri, visits her every day at Casa San Paolo, in St Paul’s Bay. She is one of 12 residents who live with severe and varying for...

Despite a century of medical advances, more Americans have now died from COVID-19 than the number who succumbed to the 1918 flu pandemic, according to new data. The latest grim milestone comes as the country is experiencing a fourth-...

Equities fluctuated in Asia on Tuesday, with investors nervously keeping an eye on troubled property giant China Evergrande after fears over its possible collapse sparked a rout across global markets. The crisis at one of China’s b...

Marion Biomonte, née Spiteri, 71, of Paola, was diagnosed with dementia seven years ago. Her daughter, Gabriella Schembri, visits her every day at Casa San Paolo, in St Paul’s Bay. She is one of 12 residents who live with severe a...

GauLive, the final phase of the 14th edition of Gaulitana: A Festival of Music, continues on Friday, September 24, with a concert by the Armed Forces of Malta Band. The AFM will be presenting a full-scale concert at the festival – ...

A British company has created an off-road vehicle designed for ‘the most extreme adventures’.  Fering has designed the Pioneer for use by adventurers, explorers and emergency services and, as a result, it’s being built to be a...

A petition calling for primary schoolchildren to be allowed to take off face masks while seated in class is gathering steam, with over 1,500 having signed it in a week. While PE, lab work and classroom birthday parties will be permit...

Every company has been impacted by the pandemic but no more than the human resources department of every business. The dilemma in a nutshell is, should an employer interfere in employees’ personal medical decisions (vaccine vs natu...

Balzan FC president Anton Tagliaferro praised his team’s resilience and determination after their eye-catching 1-0 win over Ħamrun Spartans at the National Stadium on Sunday. A Milan Duric goal midway through the first half was e...

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Inter Miami coach Phil Neville believes David Beckham’s son Romeo has the potential to forge a career in professional football following his debut in Florida. Romeo Beckham played in his first professional game on Sunday after star...

Napoli moved top of Serie A on Monday thanks to a 4-0 stroll at Udinese which made sure they maintained their 100 percent start to the season. Goals from Victor Osimhen, Amir Rrahmani, Kalidou Koulibaly and Hirving Lozano earned Luci...