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UPDATE – Chinese ex-President Hu Jintao escorted out of party congress

BEIJING, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Chinese former President Hu Jintao was unexpectedly escorted out of the closing ceremony of a congress of the ruling Communist Party on Saturday. Hu, 79,…

Coffee firms ill-prepared for EU rules on living wages, report finds

None of the world's top coffee roasters and traders have committed to paying farmers a living incom...

Libya drills well with encouraging production rates

Libya has successfully drilled a well in its Al-Khair oilfield with production rates of 3,209 barre...

Libya moves towards elections as rival leaders agree early 2027 timetable

Libya’s three most influential political leaders have agreed on a roadmap to hold simultaneous presi...

Andy Burnham eyes Downing Street after decisive election win

Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path on Friday to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, ...

Malta News Briefing – Friday 19 June 2026

Morning Briefing Political Leaders Attend Key Brussels Meetings on Europe’s Future Prime Minis...

Amber heat health alerts issued as heatwave expected to hit UK

Amber heat health alerts have been issued as another heatwave is expected to hit the UK over the wee...

Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia’s full-scale war

Moscow has come under the largest Ukrainian attack since the start of the full-scale war, with close...

Italian government not planning social media ban for kids, says Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday said her government would not take the initiative...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 18 June 2026

Updated 1145 €7.5 Million Allocated to Final Phase of Heritage Restoration Scheme The governme...

US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacks

The U.S. and Iran released the text of an interim agreement their presidents have signed to end thei...