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Trump issues blitz of tariff announcements on copper, Brazil, South Korea, small-value imports

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a blitz of tariff announcements ranging from changes to previously threatened levies on imports of copper, goods from Brazil and South Korea, to ending an…

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Canada plans to recognize Palestinian state

Canada will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the U.N. General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced, citing the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This aligns Canada…

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UK airports disrupted by radar fault in air traffic control system

A radar-related technical issue in Britain's air traffic control system disrupted flights for over four hours at major airports in London and elsewhere on Wednesday, though the issue was later…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 31 July 2025

Morning Briefing Trainee Tourist Guides Granted Temporary Licence Amid Growing Shortage In response to a pressing shortage of licensed tourist guides, trainee guides in Malta will now be permitted to…

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White House uses viral Jet2holidays meme to promote ICE deportations

Audio from a Jet2Holidays advert that has become viral on social media this summer has been used for a White House video promoting ICE deportation flights. The clip showing people…

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Russia Labels Mattarella a ‘Russophobe’; Italy Summons Ambassador in Protest

The Russian Foreign Ministry has published a list accusing several Western leaders of using "hate speech" against Russia, naming Italian President Sergio Mattarella for remarks comparing Moscow’s war in Ukraine…

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Australia adds YouTube to social media ban for under 16s

Australia is banning YouTube for children under 16, widening the scope of a landmark social media law that aims to protect teenagers from harmful content online. "Young people under the…

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Lithuania Mulls Airspace Closures Amid Rising Drone Incursions from Belarus

Lithuanian authorities are actively considering partial airspace closures to counter the increasing threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) entering the country illegally from Belarus, Defence Minister Dovilė Šakalienė said…

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Libyan coast guards train in Greece under plan to stem migrant flows

Libyan coast guard officers have started training on the Greek island of Crete as part of a plan to strengthen cooperation and help the two countries stem a surge in…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 30 July 2025

Updated 1230 Man, 72, arrested over Baħrija double murder Carmelo Ciantar, 72, known as Id-Durga, has been arrested over the fatal shooting of two men in Baħrija, believed to stem…

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Italy’s working age population set to shrink by one fifth

Italy's working age population is set to shrink by more than a fifth over the next 25 years, national statistics agency Istat said, highlighting the country's severe demographic challenges. Italy…

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Messina Strait Bridge Project Advances as Final Plans Sent for Government Approval

Stretto di Messina, the company responsible for overseeing the construction of a bridge across the Strait of Messina to link Sicily with mainland Italy, announced on Tuesday that its board…

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Trump says Russia faces tariffs in 10 days if no progress on ending Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump said that the United States would start imposing tariffs and other measures on Russia "10 days from today" if Moscow showed no progress toward ending its…

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UPDATED: Tsunami waves hit California and Hawaii after massive earthquake rocks Russia

California has experienced a "rapid and damaging surge" in water levels following the arrival of tsunami waves along its coastline.The Los Angeles branch of the National Weather Service (NWS) reported…

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UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions

The UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes "substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza", Sir Keir Starmer has said. The PM said Israel…

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Sister of Sicilian Mafia boss freed, sparking fears of criminal resurgence

The sister of Matteo Messina Denaro, once Italy’s most feared mafia fugitive, has been released from prison and returned to her hometown of Castelvetrano, Sicily — raising concerns that she…

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Houthis escalate threats against Israel-linked Shipping

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have announced a new phase of military operations against Israel, vowing to target any commercial vessel linked to Israeli ports—regardless of the ship’s nationality or location.…

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Global hunger declines, but rises in Africa and western Asia: UN report

About 8.2% of the world’s population—roughly 673 million people—experienced hunger in 2024, down from 8.5% in 2023, according to the UN’s State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World…

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Starmer tells Trump Gaza Is a “Catastrophe,” Urges More Aid

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told U.S. President Donald Trump that the situation in Gaza is an “absolute catastrophe” and that Britons are “revolted” by what they’re witnessing. The two…

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France and Germany Push Forward on Fighter Jet Deal Amid Industry Disputes

France and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a joint effort to develop a next-generation fighter jet by 2040, despite ongoing disagreements over industrial…

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At least 17 inmates killed after Russian strike hits Ukrainian prison in Zaporizhzhia region

At least 17 inmates were killed and over 80 injured after a Russian airstrike hit the Bilenkivska Correctional Facility in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region late Monday, according to Ukrainian officials. The…

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Gunman Kills Four, Including NYPD Officer, in Manhattan Skyscraper Shooting

A gunman armed with an assault-style rifle killed four people and wounded another inside a Manhattan skyscraper that houses the NFL’s headquarters and several major financial firms, before taking his…

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Cambodia and Thailand agree to ‘immediate and unconditional ceasefire’

Cambodia and Thailand have reached an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire" following high-level peace talks aimed at halting escalating border violence that has killed at least 33 people and displaced thousands…

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US, China hold new talks on tariff truce, easing path for Trump-Xi meeting

Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials held over five hours of talks in Stockholm on Monday, aiming to resolve key trade disputes and extend a temporary truce by three months.…

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West Nile Virus Expands Footprint in Greece and Italy

Three new cases of West Nile virus were reported in Greece over the past week, raising this summer’s total to seven and pointing to a gradual increase in infections. The…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 29 July 2025

Updated 1130 Record-Breaking €857 Million Spent on Social Benefits in First Half of the Year: Social benefit spending in Malta exceeded €857 million in the first half of the year—an…

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Drone from Belarus breaches Lithuanian airspace

An unidentified drone has entered Lithuania from Belarus, the country's authorities said on Monday morning. Residents in parts of the country received phone alert messages warning about the aircraft, which…

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Early recognition of Palestine could be ‘counterproductive,’ Italy’s Meloni says

Recognizing the state of Palestine before it has been established could be “counterproductive,” Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said. “I am very much in favor of the state of Palestine,…

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North Korea has no interest in any policy or proposals for reconciliation from South Korea

North Korea has no interest in any policy or proposals for reconciliation from South Korea, the powerful sister of its leader Kim Jong Un said on Monday in the first…

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Wildfires Rage Across Mediterranean as Heatwave Fuels Widespread Evacuations

Wildfires fueled by scorching heat and strong winds swept through large swaths of southern Europe over the weekend, forcing thousands to evacuate from coastal resorts, mountain villages, and farmland across…

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Yemen’s Houthis threaten to target ships linked to firms dealing with Israeli ports

Yemen's Houthis said they would target any ships belonging to companies that do business with Israeli ports, regardless of their nationalities, as part of what they called the fourth phase…

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Israel announces daily pauses in Gaza fighting as aid airdrops begin

Israel on Sunday announced a halt in military operations for 10 hours a day in parts of Gaza and new aid corridors as Jordan and the United Arab Emirates airdropped…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 28 July 2025

Morning Briefing Fatal crash involves PM's parentsA woman died and another is in critical condition after a head-on collision in Fgura on Sunday involving Prime Minister Robert Abela’s parents. Former…

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2025’s first summer heatwave was early, and deadly, for all of Western Europe

By Javier Martín Vide, Catedrático de Geografía Física, Universitat de Barcelona The first heatwave of the summer hit Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and Germany early in the year, breaking June temperature records…

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Non-EU citizens more likely to work part-time

In 2024, non-EU citizens accounted for 22.2% of part-time work in total employment in the EU and EU citizens residing in another EU country made up 20.8%. Both categories had…

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Syria expected to hold parliamentary election in September

Syria is expected to hold its first parliamentary election under the new administration in September, the head of the electoral commission told state news agency SANA. Voting for the 210-member…

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Fully Remote Work Least Popular With Gen Z

Gen Z workers in the U.S. are the least likely generation to prefer exclusively remote work, according to Gallup’s latest May 2025 findings. Only 23% of remote-capable Gen Z employees…

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Australia’s divorce rate is lowest in 50 years and marriages are lasting longer

Divorce rates are their lowest in 50 years and marriages are lasting longer, according to new data that reflects an increasingly selective approach to marriage and the ongoing effects of…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 26 July 2025

Morning Briefing KM Airlines to Launch Legal Dispute Over Alleged Breach by Pilots’ Union KM Airlines has notified the pilots’ union, ALPA, of its intention to initiate legal action over…

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Madame Tussauds unveils 13 new Taylor Swift figures in historic global launch

In news that’s sure to make every Swiftie’s wildest dreams come true, global entertainment brand Madame Tussauds this week unveiled its biggest figure launch to date, creating not one, but…

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Israel will let foreign countries drop aid into Gaza

Israel will allow foreign countries to parachute aid into Gaza starting on Friday, Israeli army radio quoted a military official as saying. An Israeli military spokesperson did not immediately reply…

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Chechen Leader Ramzan Kadyrov Saved From Drowning in Turkey

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov was rescued from near-drowning incident in Turkey. Turkish media said the incident occurred at a five-star hotel in the Kaynar district, where Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov…

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Meloni Lands Coveted Time Cover Spotlight

Premier Giorgia Meloni has appeared on the cover of Time magazine, with the influential biweekly dedicating the lead article of its latest edition to her. Authored by Massimo Calabresi, the…

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Germany not planning to recognise Palestinian state in short term

Germany is not planning to recognise a Palestinian state in the short term and said its priority now is to make "long-overdue progress" towards a two-state solution, a German government…

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Cyprus gets help from other countries to battle huge fatal wildfire

Aircraft from Jordan, Israel, Lebanon and Spain were sent to help battle a huge wildfire in Cyprus that has claimed the lives of two people. Police were investigating reports that…

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UPDATED: Carrefour sells its Italian stores to NewPrinces for 1 bn euro

The Reggio Emilia-based group that owns several food brands makes the leap into large-scale distribution with the purchase of around 1,000 retail outlets across the country. Carrefour supermarkets in Italy…

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Israel and US recall teams from Gaza truce talks, US says Hamas not showing good faith

Israel and the United States recalled their delegations from Gaza ceasefire talks for consultations on Thursday, with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff accusing the Palestinian militant group Hamas of failing to…

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France will recognise Palestinian state, Macron says

France will officially recognise a Palestinian state in September, President Emmanuel Macron has said, which will make it the first G7 nation to do so. In a post on X,…

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Thailand, Cambodia exchange heavy artillery fire as fighting rages for second day

Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire on Friday as their worst fighting in more than a decade stretched for a second day, despite calls from the region and beyond…

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Malta News Briefing – Fiday 25 July 2025

President’s husband Anthony Spiteri Debono dies, aged 78President Myriam Spiteri Debono’s husband, Anthony Spiteri Debono, died on Thursday following an illness, the Office of the President announced. He was 78.…

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Europol-Backed Crackdown Halts Cross-Border ATM Scam

A highly organised criminal group involved in large-scale fraud in Western Europe has been dismantled in a coordinated operation led by authorities from Romania and the United Kingdom (UK), supported…

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EU says all options on table if Israel does not deliver on improving Gaza aid

Israel has made some efforts towards improving the delivery of humanitarian aid to the population in Gaza, but the situation remains dire, an European Commission spokesperson said on Thursday. He…

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Greece invites Libya to maritime zone talks to ease strained ties

Greece has invited Libya's internationally recognised government in Tripoli to start talks on demarcating exclusive economic zones in the Mediterranean Sea, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said late on Wednesday. The…

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Thailand F-16 jet deployed against Cambodian forces as border clash escalates

A Thai F-16 fighter jet bombed targets in Cambodia on Thursday, both sides said, as weeks of tension over a border dispute escalated into clashes that have killed at least…

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UPDATED: 20 cases of West Nile Virus in Lazio

The Lazio regional government said Thursday that people in the region that Rome belongs to currently have West Nile Virus after 12 new cases were detected. It said all of…

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Gaza facing yet another killer on top of bombs and bullets: starvation

Gaza is suffering man-made mass starvation caused by a blockade on aid into the Palestinian enclave, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. He spoke following an appeal by…

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France: Cities Impose Nighttime Restrictions on Minors Following Crime Surge

A number of French cities have imposed night-time curfews on young people following a spate of violence linked to drug trafficking. Nîmes in the south was the latest to bring…

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