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Epstein emails say Trump ‘knew about the girls’

House Democrats on Wednesday released emails that they said raised new questions about President Donald Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and how much he knew about Epstein's abuse of underage…

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Trump signs deal to end longest US government shutdown in history

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed legislation ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, hours after the House of Representatives voted to restart disrupted food assistance, pay hundreds of…

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Ukraine corruption scandal explained: The $100M plot rocking Zelenskyy

Ukraine was roiled this week by the most damaging corruption scandal of Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s presidency. Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies revealed Monday that some of Zelenskyy’s close associates were allegedly involved in…

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France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state

France will help the Palestinian Authority draft a constitution for a future state, President Emmanuel Macron said after talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Paris. A number of major…

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Trump vs the BBC

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for at least $1 billion over its airing of what he says was a deceptively edited documentary, but the case…

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Strong earthquake rocks Cyprus

A moderate earthquake, registering 4.7 on the Richter scale as per the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, was experienced on the island at approximately 11.30 am on Wednesday. According to Paphos district…

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Cyprus Tables Bill to Cut Traffic Congestion and Promote Sustainable Mobility

Cyprus has unveiled a new bill introducing five key measures to tackle chronic traffic congestion and promote sustainable mobility. The proposed Road Network Decongestion and Sustainable Mobility Law seeks to…

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Libya urged to shut migrant detention centres at U.N. meeting

Libya was urged at a U.N. meeting on Tuesday to close detention centres where rights groups say migrants and refugees have been tortured, abused and sometimes killed. Multiple states including…

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“War Safari” Scandal: Italy Reopens Dark Chapter from the Siege of Sarajevo

Prosecutors in Milan have launched an investigation into allegations that Italian citizens paid large sums of money to join Serbian militias as “weekend snipers” during the 1993–1995 Siege of Sarajevo,…

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Fog helps Russian forces push deeper into key Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk

Thick fog has enabled Russian troops to move further into the key strategic city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine's 7th Airborne Assault Corps says weather conditions, particularly dense fog,…

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Venezuela Crisis Deepens as US Carrier Enters Caribbean Waters

The Gerald Ford aircraft carrier strike group has moved into the Latin America region, U.S. officials said, dramatically escalating a military buildup that has deepened tensions with Venezuela. President Donald…

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Ukraine facing ‘huge problems’ finding soldiers as men flee abroad

Ukraine is facing a worsening shortage of soldiers as record numbers of men flee to Europe, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko warned in an interview. “We have huge problems with soldiers…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 12 November 2025

Morning Briefing Transport Minister Urges Bipartisan approach on Mass Transport PlanTransport Minister Chris Bonett has called for a bipartisan approach to Malta’s mass transport project, urging politicians to set aside…

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Major Solar Storm Causes Radio Blackouts Across Europe and Africa

A powerful geomagnetic storm has been underway since the night of November 11–12, reaching G4 intensity—one step below the highest G5 level, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric…

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German man arrested for offering assassination bounty on Merkel and Scholz

German police have arrested a 49-year-old man, identified as Martin S., accused of running a darknet “assassination platform” that targeted former Chancellors Olaf Scholz and Angela Merkel. Prosecutors said the…

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Five European countries call on imports ban from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine

The Netherlands is drafting legislation to ban imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, despite pausing broader sanctions on Israel after last month’s Gaza ceasefire, Foreign Minister David van Weel…

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Dozens of inmates found hanged in Ecuador prison

At least 31 inmates have been found dead in a prison in southern Ecuador, including 27 who were hanged, officials said. Violence broke out early Sunday at El Oro prison…

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Suicide bomber kills 12 outside court in Pakistan capital

At least 12 people have been killed and 27 others injured in a suicide bombing outside a court complex in Islamabad, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed. The explosion…

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Outrage as Trump pardons 2020 election conspirators

President Donald Trump’s sweeping pardon for dozens of alleged co-conspirators in efforts to overturn the 2020 election has sparked outrage among his critics, who see it as a clear signal…

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Kremlin says it wants war to end but peace process is ‘stalled’

The Kremlin said on Monday that it wants the war in Ukraine to end as soon as possible, but that efforts to resolve the conflict have stalled. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 11 November 2025

Morning Briefing National Bank of Malta Shareholders Awarded €71.8 Million After 30-Year Legal Battle The Constitutional Court has brought to an end more than three decades of litigation over the…

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to be released from prison

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to leave La Santé Prison in Paris on Monday after serving three weeks, following an appeals court’s approval of his request for release.…

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White House, Palestinian officials disagree on aid reaching Gaza

The White House has claimed that nearly 15,000 trucks carrying commercial goods and humanitarian aid have entered Gaza since October 10, averaging 674 per day since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire began.…

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Three dead and 15 injured in Tenerife tidal surge

Three people have died and 15 others were injured after huge waves struck the popular Spanish holiday island of Tenerife. Emergency services said a woman died after being swept into…

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EU to focus on housing needs in year ahead – EC President

Housing will take centre stage on the European agenda in the months ahead, with EC President Ursula von der Leyen announcing several initiatives to tackle soaring costs across the EU. “Affordability is…

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UK deploys anti-drone specialists to Belgium after string of incursions

Britain has pledged to support Belgium in tackling a wave of drone incursions that have disrupted air traffic and raised security concerns. UK Chief of the Defence Staff Richard Knighton…

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US Senate advances bill to end federal shutdown

The U.S. Senate took a significant step on Sunday towards ending the 40-day federal government shutdown, which has disrupted public services, delayed food assistance, and caused travel disruptions across the…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 10 November 2025

Morning Briefing Prime Minister Highlights Budget Measures Supporting Families and Students Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the Maltese and Gozitan people will continue moving forward towards new levels of…

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“We Know Our Responsibilities”: Rama Rejects Outside Guidance on Corruption Fight

Albania is committed to joining the European Union by 2030, Prime Minister Edi Rama told Euronews, labelling his country as “the most Euro-optimistic nation in Europe”. “2030 is not a…

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Belgium to strengthen airspace security following multiple drones incursions

Belgium is set to strengthen its airspace security measures following a series of unauthorised drone incursions near major airports, including Brussels International Airport in Zaventem. Authorities confirmed that several recent…

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Pope Leo’s critique of Trump emboldens top US Catholics to help immigrants

Pope Leo’s recent criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies has energised Catholic organisations working to assist migrants affected by the administration’s strict enforcement measures, according to senior Church…

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Kremlin critic warns Europe to prepare for Cold War II

Exiled Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky has warned Europe to prepare for a decade-long standoff with Russia, regardless of the outcome of Moscow’s war on Ukraine. Speaking at a private event…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 7 November 2025

Morning Briefing Malta Slips in Global Rule of Law IndexMalta has dropped one place to 31st out of 143 countries in the 2025 World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index,…

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Mamdani New York victory fires up Europe’s left against right-wing surge at home

The blistering rise of Zohran Mamdani to become mayor of New York City has offered encouragement to left-wing parties across Europe that an unabashedly radical agenda could help turn the…

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Hezbollah rejects negotiations with Israel

Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Thursday that the militia group had "a legitimate right to resist (Israeli) occupation", adding that it would support the Lebanese army. Hezbollah also said that, while…

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Abbas Meets Pope as Holy See Marks 10 Years Since Recognition of Palestine

Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed the Vatican’s long-standing support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Apostolic Palace on Thursday,…

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Europe-Wide Operation Targets Labour Exploitation, 54 Arrests

Authorities across Europe have carried out a coordinated operation to tackle labour exploitation, resulting in 54 arrests and the identification of 404 potential victims of human trafficking. The action, led…

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Pirates board Malta-flagged products tanker off Somalia

Maritime security firm Ambrey said on Thursday that a Malta-flagged products tanker had reportedly been boarded by pirates offshore Somalia. "The pirates were reported to have approached on a skiff…

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Libyan Security Forces Apprehend Warlord at Center of Controversy in Italy

Libyan warlord Osama Al-Masri Njeem, controversially released from jail by Italian authorities in January, was arrested Wednesday in Tripoli on charges of torture and violence against prisoners. “As sufficient evidence…

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US orders 10% flights cut at major US airports due to shutdown

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday that he would order a 10% cut in flights at 40 major U.S. airports, citing air traffic control safety concerns as a…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 6 November 2025

Morning Briefing Malta Welcomes EU Deal on Emissions TargetsMalta has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of a new European Union deal on the bloc’s 2040 climate targets. Following marathon talks,…

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Mexico arrests man for groping President Claudia Sheinbaum

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that she has filed a criminal complaint against a man who was filmed groping and trying to kiss her. The incident occurred on Tuesday…

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Mysterious lights baffle Poland

Polish authorities were working Wednesday to clarify reports of unusual lights seen in the sky over several regions, after a late-evening search found no evidence of a crashed aircraft or…

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Morocco declares national holiday to mark UN resolution on Western Sahara

Morocco's royal palace on Tuesday declared October 31 starting next year as a national holiday marking the adoption of a U.N. Security Council resolution backing the North African country's autonomy…

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Germany arrests 18 in international crackdown on online fraud

An internationally coordinated action against alleged online fraud and money laundering networks that included German payment service providers resulted in 18 arrests, German authorities said on Wednesday. Germany's Federal Criminal…

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US may ask UN to mandate international force in Gaza for two years, document shows

The United States has drafted a United Nations resolution that approves a two-year mandate for a Gaza transitional governance body and an international stabilization force in the Palestinian enclave, according…

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Not enough tents, food reaching Gaza as winter comes, aid agencies say

Far too little aid is reaching Gaza nearly four weeks after a ceasefire, humanitarian agencies said, as hunger persists with winter approaching and old tents start to fray following Israel's…

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UN secretary general warns Sudan civil war spiralling out of control

The UN secretary general, António Guterres, has said the war in Sudan is spiralling out of control as he called for a halt to the fighting and an end to…

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Democratic socialist Mamdani triumphs in New York as Democrats sweep first major elections of second Trump term

Democrats swept a trio of races on Tuesday in the first major elections since Donald Trump regained the presidency, elevating a new generation of leaders and giving the beleaguered party…

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Russian and Ukrainian troops battle in ruins of Pokrovsk

Russian and Ukrainian forces battled on Tuesday and Wednesday in the shattered eastern city of Pokrovsk, a transport and logistics hub that both sides view as strategically decisive in the…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 5 November 2025

Morning Briefing PM Abela says Budget 2026 will foster economic growth and social stability Prime Minister Robert Abela has defended the Labour government’s achievements and outlined priorities of Budget 2026,…

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Brussels, Liege airports closed for hours due to drones

Belgium's Brussels and Liege airports were closed on Tuesday evening after drone sightings, diverting many incoming planes and preventing others from taking off. Kurt Verwilligen, a spokesperson for the Belgian…

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Tusk Vows to Down All Hostile Drones as Poland Bolsters Defence Posture

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has declared that any hostile drone violating Poland’s airspace will be shot down, as Warsaw intensifies investment in its military capabilities amid rising tensions on…

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Chancellor Merz Says Syrians No Longer Qualify for Asylum

Syrians no longer have grounds for asylum in Germany now the civil war in their country is over, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, as his conservatives seek to fend off…

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Dick Cheney, powerful former US vice president who pushed for Iraq war, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, a driving force behind the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 who was considered by presidential historians as one of the most powerful vice presidents in U.S. history…

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Jesus, not Virgin Mary, saved the world, Vatican says

Jesus may have heard words of wisdom from his mother Mary, but she did not help him save the world from damnation, the Vatican said on Tuesday. In a new…

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Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca Visitors Could Face Steep Tourist Tax Increase Under New Union Proposal

One of Spain’s largest trade unions is calling for a sharp increase in the taxes paid by visitors to the Balearic Islands, arguing that current measures have failed to ease…

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