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A screenshot from footage of the arrest released by Greek police.

Woman and baby murder suspect in Rome resided in Malta for a few months

American national arrested in Greece, with investigators looking into Malta connection

Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) building was struck by Israel on Monday. Screenshot: YouTube/Al Jazeera.

Watch: Iranian TV station abandons broadcast as Israel attacks

Victims Christian Pandolfino (right) and Ivor Maciejowski.

Sliema double murder trial opens with outburst from accused

Noreen Burroughes Cesareo. Photo: The Organisation of Women in International Trade In the UK

Maltese woman awarded MBE in King Charles' birthday honours

The site of the Paceville collapse. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli.

‘No evidence of excavation work’ at Paceville collapse site, KTP probe finds

Screengrabs of the video which circulated on social media. Photo: Stills of video provided by Sidestreet

Watch: Tourist kicks barrier into electricity wires, then posts it on TikTok

National

Identità carried out significantly more investigations than the year before. File photo.

Identità investigations increased by 150% last year, agency says

The MEIA said its comments about Luke Dalli's appointment had been "strongly echoed" by its members and others in the sector. Photo: MCLG (inset)/Mark Zammit Cordina (main).

MEIA expresses 'deep concern' about allocation of top jobs at Arts Council Malta

Activists point to Robert Aquilina’s public vilification as evidence that hostility persists Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Activists vow to continue fight for justice despite Daphne murder convictions

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European commissioner Glenn Micallef said Malta's EU membership had been a "success story". Photo: European Commission.

EU membership a 'life-changing experience' - Glenn Micallef

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Claudette Buttigieg said she wished the situation were different. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli.

Watch: 'I wish the situation were different': PN MPs react to Metsola decision

Beppe Fenech Adami Photo: File Photo

PN warns of ‘ulterior motives’ behind electoral boundary changes

Editors’ choice

Roberta Metsola (centre) said she will not contest the PN leadership. Clockwise from left: Alex Borg, Darren Carabott, Mark Anthony Sammut, Franco Debono and Adrian Delia. Graphic: Daniel Ellul

If not Metsola, then who?

Philip Fenech, the chairperson of the Paceville Town Centre Management (inset), says construction in Paceville is part of a bold, long-term vision. Main photo: Chris Sant Fournier; Inset: Mark Zammit Cordina

‘Mini-Manhattan’ vision defended, but Paceville residents fear for their safety

Michael and Caryn Puehse when they were married at Mosta Dome in 1995, and in the same place, renewing their vows 30 years on. Photo: Family Handout/Jonathan Borg

US family love story returns to Mosta Dome

Andre Callus and Joseph Portelli argued it out from the top of Mercury Towers, St Julian's. Photos: Times of Malta/Shutterstock

Watch: Andre Callus vs Joseph Portelli

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World

WhatsApp has an estimated 1.5 billion daily users. Photo: Shutterestock.

WhatsApp introduces first major advertising features

A relative mourns during a special prayer organised for the victims killed in the Air India Flight 171 crash.

Relatives wait for remains after Air India crash

Israel has also targeted Iranian oil and gas installations, including the Shahran oil depot, northwest of Tehran.

Israel army says it destroyed 'one third' of Iran missile sites

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Blaise Metreweli will be the first woman to serve as the head of MI6. Photo: MI6

UK appoints Blaise Metreweli first woman head of MI6 spy service

Israeli rescuers search through the rubble at the site of an Iranian missile strike in Bnei Brak, east of Tel Aviv.

Iran hits Tel Aviv after overnight Israeli strikes on Tehran

Opinion

John Cassar White

Pre-summer dreams and nightmares

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Letters to the editor – June 16, 2025

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Burlò – June 16, 2025

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Editorial: Is it a real victory for public space?

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Ray Azzopardi

The sacredness of life and the mystery of suffering

21 hours ago|4

Sandro Debono

A ‘visitor-centred museology’?

21 hours ago|0

Community

The police band will perform at the Manoel Theatre in Valletta.

Concert to mark 105 years of the police band

Photo by Jake E Gialanze

Your invite to Malta Fashion Week 2025

Agency staff ensure that all incoming produce is properly registered, traceable, and locally sourced, complying with quality regulations. Photo: Shutterstock

Protecting and strengthening Malta’s food, agricultural, and fisheries sectors

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The concert and exhibition posters

Vatican organist to perform at St John’s Co-Cathedral on Wednesday

Times of Malta through the years.

June 16: The front page of Times of Malta 10, 25 and 50 years ago

Sport

LAFC's French forward #09 Olivier Giroud (R) congratulates Chelsea's English midfielder #10 Cole Palmer at the end of the Club World Cup 2025 Group D football match between England's Chelsea and US Los Angeles FC at the Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta on June 16, 2025. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Chelsea defeat LAFC in poorly-attended Club World Cup opener

Andre Pena Da Costa reunites with former Melita coach Clive Mizzi at Gżira United

Watch: Floriana sign Argentine forward Varela

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Salernitana fans cheer during the Italian Serie A football match between Salernitana and Inter Milan on December 17, 2021 at the Arigis stadium in Salerno. (Photo by Carlo Hermann / AFP)

Salernitana players hospitalised with food poisoning after Samp play-off

Yokohama FC forward Kazuyoshi Miura (L) is tackled by Kawasaki Frontale's Brazilian defender Jesiel Cardoso Miranda during the J-League football match between Kawasaki Frontale and Yokohama FC at Todoroki Athletics stadium in Kawasaki on September 23, 2020. Miura was in the starting line-up for Yokohama FC's clash against Kawasaki Frontale, and at 53 years, six months and 28 days old, he easily smashed the record for oldest-ever J-League first division starter set by Masashi Nakayama in 2012. (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Record-breaking Japan striker ‘King Kazu’ plays at 58

Motoring

The Ultimate Edition is the Civic Type R’s last hurrah.

Honda reveals new Civic Type R ‘Ultimate Edition’

The V6 SE and Turbo models are added to the Emira range. Photo: PA Media

Lotus reveals new Emira V6 SE and Turbo models

Photo: PA Motoring

First Drive: Does the refreshed Skoda Enyaq bring a new EV experience?

June 7, 2025| PA Media |1

The Bigster scored just three stars in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results. Photos: PA Media

Dacia Bigster scores just three stars in latest round of Euro NCAP safety tests

The Revuelto is agile and eager through the bends. Photos: PA Media

First Drive: Lamborghini’s Revuelto continues this brand’s V12 lineage

Business

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US Consumer Price Index edged lower than forecast in May

Over 600 participants are expected at this year’s FHRD’s Annual HR Conference and Expo.

FHRD launches annual HR conference

Computime Holdings plc’s Annual General Meeting.

Computime Holdings plc holds first Annual General Meeting since its IPO

The Training Practices in Organisations Report.

Internal training is the preferred strategy to tackle skills shortages: survey

What do you think of the construction sector in Malta?

Total Number of Votes: 3520

Entertainment

Posters of events taking place as part of the Malta International Arts Festival are currently on display at City Gate, Valletta. The festival runs until June 22. Photo: MIAF

What’s on in Malta and Gozo this week: June 16 to 22, 2025

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The song presents pollination as a festive ‘wedding feast’ where flowers and pollinators come together in harmony.

Song celebrates the importance of pollinators

14 hours ago| Times2|0

Drama

Shawn Carl Agius explores the silent power of colour

The book's cover

In the Queen of Malta’s employ

Tech

Facebook’s Shrimp Jesus

What is ‘AI slop’: the risks of malign content

The KidsRights report says one in seven children and adolescents aged between 10 and 19 suffered mental health issues. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Social media fuelling ‘devastating’ kids’ mental health crisis − NGO

Several EU countries are worried about the dangers of social media for children. Photo: Shutterstock.com

New Europe push to curb children’s social media use

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