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Malta: Maths most popular subject for SEC and English most popular at ‘A’ level

Results have started being received this morning for the SEC and MATSEC exams, with thousands of students receiving their results through an SMS on their mobiles. MATSEC Support Unit Director…

How Brexit changed the English Language

Recent research has revealed a number of expressions that have entered everyday use since Brexit started. Terms like “Article 50”, “no deal”, “hard border” may now seem just part of life but…

It’s ok to use ‘ok’ in Scrabble as the word is amongst 300 acceptable new words in the game

Scrabble players are being given an extra 300 new words, including some long-awaited two-letter gems: OK and ew. Merriam-Webster released the sixth edition of The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary, four…

Catherine praised by Italians as visit draws to a close

The Princess of Wales's trip to Italy has been a reminder of how much the royals need her star quali...

US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland

The Pentagon has canceled plans to temporarily deploy 4,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland, two U.S. o...

Russian parliament approves law allowing Putin to invade other countries

Russia's lawmakers have passed a law formally authorising the Kremlin to deploy troops abroad to "pr...

Malta News Briefing – Friday 15 May 2026

Morning Briefing Former Chamber President Warns Voters Over ‘Flashy’ Election Promises Former ...

What to know about the corruption probe involving Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff

Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities have named former presidential chief of staff Andrii Yermak as...

Nuclear energy set for comeback in Italy under new government framework

The Italian government is set to approve a framework for the resumption of nuclear power this summer...

Libya aims to restart Ras Lanuf oil refinery within a year, NOC says

Libya aims to restart its 220,000 barrel-per-day Ras Lanuf oil refinery within six to 12 months ‌to...

Microsoft eyeing startup deals for life after OpenAI

Microsoft is shopping for artificial-intelligence startups as the software company prepares for a f...

Latvian Prime Minister Silina resigns over handling of Ukraine drone incidents

Latvia's centre-right Prime Minister Evika Silina said ‌she would resign on Thursday, triggering th...

The UK may soon have another female prime minister

Angela Rayner has been cleared of wrongdoing in a tax investigation, removing a potential hurdle to ...