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James Bond Casting Debate Rekindled as Sydney Sweeney Emerges as Contender‘At your service’: Hungary’s Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reportsEuro zone growth slows to nine-month low on surging costs, PMI showsThree killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Turkiye’s IstanbulUpdated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 7 April 2026
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Europe
Jet Fuel Squeeze Spreads Across Italy as Airlines Brace for Disruption
Italy is facing growing pressure on aviation fuel supplies, with several regional airports introducing restrictions that are raisi...
UPDATED: Germany works to clarify new rules on fighting-age men leaving country
Germany's armed forces are working on clarifying a provision in a recently updated military service law that requires fighting-ag...
Extreme weather batters Italy’s Adriatic regions, cutting roads and rail lines
Italy has been effectively split along its Adriatic side after nearly 72 hours of severe weather battered central and southern reg...
Britain eyes summer deadline for EU reset deal
A deal to re-align key parts of the U.K. economy with the European Union is on course to be reached by the early summer, according...
‘At your service’: Hungary’s Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban offered last year to help Russian President Vladimir Putin "in any way", such as by hosting ...
Three killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Turkiye’s Istanbul
At least two attackers were killed and one was seriously injured in an extended gun battle between police and assailants directl...
Leaked Call Reveals Russia asked Hungary for Help on Sanctions
A newly released recording has intensified scrutiny of Hungary’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Péter Szijjártó, who is already facing ...
Guns-for-cannabis network hit: Europol high-value target arrested in international action
A Europol high-value target has been arrested and key members of his criminal network targeted during a coordinated action on 23 M...
World
Artemis II moon crew flies farther than humans have ever gone before
The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission flew deeper into space on Monday than any humans before them, as they cruised th...
US journalist abducted in Baghdad
An American freelance reporter has been kidnapped in Baghdad, with officials saying a suspect has links to an Iran-backed militia....
Trump tells allies to ‘go get your own oil’ amid Iranian attacks on Gulf
Donald Trump criticised allies for not supporting US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying countries affected by rising f...
NASA Sets Artemis II Moon Mission Launch Window for April 1
NASA has officially announced April 1, 2026, as the latest possible launch date for its Artemis II mission, marking a key mileston...
Iran Reports ‘Critical’ Talks with Pakistan as US Strike Threat on Infrastructure Looms
Iran and Israel traded attacks on Tuesday as Tehran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal on the eve...
Tensions continue after Trump’s threat on Truth Social for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
A two-tier plan aimed at ending the conflict between the United States and Iran has been presented to both sides, according to a s...
Iran claims responsibility for downing two US warplanes
Iran has claimed responsibility for shooting down two US warplanes.
Two American crewmembers were rescued and one airman remain...
Libya’s Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo
Eastern Libya's military leader, Khalifa Haftar, has acquired what appear to be Chinese and Turkish combat drones, Reuters reporti...
Bangladesh launches measles vaccination drive as child death toll passes 100
Bangladesh is battling its worse measles outbreak in years, with more than 100 children dead amid a rise in unvaccinated infants.
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South Korea points to Kim Jong Un’s daughter as next in line
South Korea's spy agency now believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter has been positioned as his successor, la...
Ukraine and Syria to cooperate on security
The leaders of Ukraine and Syria have pledged greater security cooperation, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as Kyiv offers its...
China Raises Alarm Over Japan’s Missile Deployment
China has expressed deep concern over Japan’s decision to deploy long-range missiles in Kumamoto and Shizuoka, announced as part o...
Int fl-Ewropa
EU Lawmakers Push Major Overhaul of Vehicle Registration Systems
Lawmakers in the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism are poised this week to back sweeping reforms to vehicle...
China issues e-commerce guidance after EU lawmakers’ visit
China has issued guidance on Monday for its e-commerce sector that seeks to coordinate domestic development with international mar...
EU delegation flags concerns on oversight of funds during Malta visit
A delegation from the European Parliament’s Budgetary Control Committee has raised concerns about the management and oversight of ...
WTO Talks Collapse Draws Warning from EU Lawmaker Over Global Trade Risks
The collapse of a World Trade Organization ministerial meeting in Yaoundé has raised concerns about the stability of global trade ...
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Insights
Why Easter is called Easter, and other little‑known facts about the holiday
The date of Easter, when the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken place, changes from year to year.
The reason for this ...
Why parts of Good Friday worship have been controversial
By Joanne M. Pierce, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
Churches around the world were and are h...
Takeaways from Trump’s speech on Iran
President Donald Trump staunchly defended his handling of the month-old U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in a prime-time address on Wednes...
Biggest global oil supply disruptions in history
The International Energy Agency said the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered the largest disruption to global oil market...
Other News
James Bond Casting Debate Rekindled as Sydney Sweeney Emerges as Contender
Fresh speculation is gathering pace around Sydney Sweeney potentially taking on the role of James Bond, after a prominent Hollywoo...
Italy crash out as Sweden and Turkey seal World Cup spots in dramatic play-offs
Italy’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup dominated a dramatic night of European play-off finals, as four nations booked t...
Céline Dion announces comeback shows
Céline Dion has announced her return to the stage, four years after she was diagnosed with an incurable condition that affected he...
Working from home is linked to higher fertility, new study finds
Do people have more children if they work from home? The simple answer is yes. A recent study finds that working from home is link...
