CDE News - The Dispatch

Tories: Sunak, Truss clash on tax and spending plans in televised debate

The final two candidates in the race to succeed British Prime Minister Boris Johnson clashed on Monday in a televised debate, during which they tore into each other's tax and spending plans. Foreign…

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What risks being left undone in Italy government crisis?

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is due to address parliament on Wednesday to clarify his position after the president rejected his resignation last week. It is not clear whether Draghi will change his…

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Italy’s centre-right may win outright majority at elections, study shows

A bloc of conservative parties, led by the far-right Brothers of Italy, looks likely to win a clear majority at the next elections, which might come as early as September, a…

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UK’s Rishi Sunak wins third round leadership vote

Britain's former finance minister Rishi Sunak held onto his lead in the race to become Britain's next prime minister on Monday as another hopeful was knocked out, leaving four candidates in an increasingly bitter contest to replace…

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Increasingly bitter race to replace Boris Johnson set to narrow down

Another leadership hopeful will be knocked out of the race to become Britain's next prime minister on Monday, leaving four remaining candidates in what has become an acrimonious and divisive…

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UK PM Johnson’s replacement to be announced on Sept 5 – Conservative party

The Conservative Party will announce the replacement for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sept. 5 following a vote among party members under rules agreed by the party's officials on…

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France’s Prime Minister survives no-confidence vote in parliament

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Monday comfortably survived a motion of no-confidence brought against her by a broad alliance of left-wing opponents. An official vote count showed 146 lawmakers…

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A year in office, Bennett appeals to Israel’s ‘silent majority

JERUSALEM, (Reuters) - Prime Minister Naftali Bennett appealed for more open support from what he described as Israel's silent majority on Friday as he marked a year in office with…

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Marcos, son of strongman, triumphs in Philippines presidential election

Ferdinand Marcos Jr clinched a stunning runaway victory in the Philippines' presidential election on Monday in the first win by a majority since a 1986 revolution that toppled his late father's…

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Canada’s Trudeau strikes deal to keep Liberals in power until 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday the ruling Liberal Party and the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) have reached a tentative agreement for the NDP to support his…

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WATCH: Police forced to step in as UK’s Labour leader confronted by protesters

The leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer, was bundled into a police car on Monday after being confronted by angry protesters, an incident which some lawmakers have linked…

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I’m sorry and I’ll fix it, says UK’s Johnson after lockdown party report

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologised and vowed to "fix it" after a report on Monday into lockdown parties held at his Downing Street residence criticised serious failures at the heart of government.…

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Setting out Labour’s agenda, UK’s Starmer takes aim at PM Johnson

British opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer took aim at Boris Johnson's Conservative Party on Tuesday, saying he offered Britain "straight leadership" rather than the prime minister's "flawed" and "reckless" government.…

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Malta Chamber welcomes PN Leader’s positive proposals, calls for a long-term, sustainable fiscal vision

In a statement on Tuesday afternoon, The Malta Chamber welcomed the fact that several of the measures it proposed were taken on board by the Leader of Opposition in his…

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Pandora Papers aftermath: Rich and powerful deny wrongdoing after dump of secrets

The Czech prime minister, the king of Jordan and the chairman of India's biggest conglomerate were among global figures denying wrongdoing throughout Monday after the leak of what major news…

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U.S. House Democrats seek to roll back Trump tax cuts for wealthy, corporations

Leading Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday proposed a substantial roll-back of former President Donald Trump's tax cuts, including raising the top tax rate on corporations to 26.5% from the current 21%. Democrats on…

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Pressure on Sweden’s minority govt eases as opposition splits over budget

STOCKHOLM, Sept 11 (Reuters) - The chances of Sweden's minority, centre-left coalition passing its autumn budget and avoiding a snap election increased on Friday after the head of the opposition…

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Conte says will back justice reform after Draghi talks

Ansa - New 5-Star Movement (M5S) leader and ex-premier Giuseppe Conte on Monday said the anti-establishment movement would back the government's justice reform after keenly awaited talks with Premier Mario…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that it is not enough to base a country's success on its Gross Domestic Product. However, the politicians should measure welfare beyond GDP. MaltaToday says that…

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Analysis – What’s wrong with Britain’s Labour?

Voters in an opposition stronghold turned en masse to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservatives, boosting his parliamentary majority on Friday despite a high COVID-19 death toll, last year’s record…

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59 new Covid-19 cases in past 24 hrs / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 13 April 2021

Updated 1400 - Covid-19 UpdateToday, 59 new cases were recorded as 50 people recovered. These new cases were foundfrom 1,758 swab tests taken over the previous 24 hours.There are now…

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Maltese Editors Perspectives

The Times discusses Malta's role in helping Libya continue on its path to stability, a development from which Malta seeks to benefit if this brings ontrol of migration to Europe.…

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Brazil to replace military chiefs after Bolsonaro sparks political crisis

Brazil will replace the three heads of its armed forces, the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday, as Latin America's biggest nation, already roiled by the pandemic, faced a growing crisis…

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Slovak Prime Minister Matovic offers to swap places with Finance Minister Heger

Slovak Prime Minister Igor Matovic said on Sunday that he would offer to swap places with Finance Minister Eduard Heger, a party colleague, in an attempt to resolve a crisis…

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Israel’s election: array of contenders seek to topple Netanyahu

Israelis began voting in their fourth election in two years on Tuesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes the country's world-leading coronavirus vaccine rollout will finally push him through an era…

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Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder suspects ask for presidential pardon in exchange for testimony implicating an ex-minister in murder

Murder suspects Alfred and George Degiorgio have each asked for a presidential pardon in exchange for testimony one of the brothers claims will implicate an ex-minister and a "middleman" in…

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Political role under fire in European AstraZeneca vaccine suspensions

BERLIN (Reuters) - The decision by more than a dozen European countries to suspend AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 shot faced deepening scrutiny on Wednesday, amid concerns the step could undermine public confidence…

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248 new Covid-19 cases: Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 9 March 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that tourist arrivals in January dropped by more than 90 per cent compared to the same month last year, before COVID-19…

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Latest Update – Malta News Briefing – Monday 1st March 2021

1745- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that Chris Fearne said Konrad Mizzi and OPM made plans with Steward Healthcare behind his back MaltaToday reports that anti-corruption activists held…

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Record 258 new Covid-19 cases reported – Malta News Briefing – Friday 26 February 2021

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that court suspended action after ministry applied for injunction MaltaToday reports that Transport Minister Ian Borg has announced the start of…

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PS Rosianne Cutajar resigns: Malta News Briefing – Thursday 25 February 2021

Times of Malta reports that the police had had seven reports of incidents involving the same contractor who was working on a site in Sta Venera last March when an…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta looks back at events happening in the past two days in connection with the Caruana Galizia murder and argues that to ensure that justice is truly…

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Latest update: Malta News Briefing – Monday 22 February 2021

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that traffic wardens could end up carrying out construction site inspections under proposed legislative changes, architects…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times tackles the issue of delayed justice, arguing that increasing complement of judges and magistrates is only part of the solution. The editor however says that a number of…

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India’s arrest of activist tied to Greta Thunberg’s movement sparks outrage

Indian politicians and activists on Monday condemned the arrest of a 22-year-old climate campaigner accused of sedition for helping edit an online document that Sweden's Greta Thunberg had promoted in…

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Italy’s Berlusconi says Europe will like League decision to back Draghi govt

The decision by Italy's far-right League party to back the government that former ECB head Mario Draghi is trying to forge is "wise" and will be appreciated in Europe, former…

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Italian government crisis talks blocked on policy issues, sources say

Talks aimed at reviving Italy's collapsed ruling coalition were blocked on Monday over policy issues even before any discussion on who the prime minister should be, political sources said. Prime…

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Italy’s PD stands by economy minister; president seeks continuity – sources

ROME, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Italy's co-ruling Democratic Party (PD) will not let Economy Minister Roberto Gualtieri be shunted aside in any cabinet reshuffle that might arise from the government…

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Malta: 190 projects approved during pandemic generating 1,900 new jobs – PM

Prime Minister Robert Abela has said that during the year of the pandemic, a total of 190 projects had been approved, generating 1,900 new jobs with a total investment of…

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Malta: Watch: Abela did not recuse himself on hitman’s pardon

Prime Minister Robert Abela did not recuse himself when cabinet decided on a request for presidential pardon filed by one of the three alleged hitmen in the assassination of journalist…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that if society believes journalism is a public good, then it must find a way to pay for it. MaltaToday says that it would surely have…

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Malta: Casual election for Member of Parliament in the 7th constituency is announced

The Electoral Commission today started receiving nominations for the casual election to fill the vacated seat in Parliament by Prof. Edward Scicluna, who resigned as member to occupy the post…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Monday 9 November

Updated 1745 - News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says that one in every seven people believe it is “justifiable” for politicians to make "morally dubious" decisions that show favouritism…

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Malta: Political decisions that show favouritism ‘justifiable’ say one in seven people

One in every seven people believe it is “justifiable” for politicians to make "morally dubious" decisions that show favouritism for individuals, according to a new University of Malta survey. The…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Sunday 8 November – UPDATED

Update 1830 - A police constable was seriously injured in Ħal Far on Sunday after losing control of his motorcycle. Police said the incident took place at around 1.40pm while…

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75th Covid-death reported as cases exceed 7,000 – Malta-24 News Briefing – Saturday 7 November

Update 1245 - News Update Covid-19 Update: 75th death reported Another person died from Covid-19 today, Health authorities said, as they announced the passing away of a 92-year old this…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Friday 6 November – Updated

Updated 1745 News Portal Briefing The Times of Malta reports that almost 90 new COVID-19 cases detected this week are of elderly residents at three care homes, Superintendent of Public Health…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Thursday 5 November

Updated 1745 - News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that Lombard Bank to contest 'each and every' FIAU finding which led to fine. MaltaToday reports that Government broke the…

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Covid-19 claims four victims in one day / Malta-24 News Briefing – Wednesday 4 November UPDATE

Update 2120 - Two more persons die with Covid-19 - The Department of Health announced that two persons died of Covid-19. The two victims bring the death toll for the…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Tuesday 3 November – Update

Updated News Portal Briefing The Times of Malta reports that Yorgen Fenech’s lawyers have filed a legal application calling for the murder case to resume and for middleman Melvin Theuma…

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Malta sees staggering 218 new cases in past 24 hours / Malta-24 News Briefing – Monday 2 November

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that ex-deputy police chief Silvio Valletta has defended going on football holidays with Yorgen Fenech in 2018, arguing that to do…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Sunday 1 November – News Headlines Update

Update 1800 h News Headline Review = Perjury charges have been filed against former FIAU manager Jonathan Ferris over claims he made during the Egrant inquiry. Ferris, who is also…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Saturday 31 October 2020 Update

Update 1845 Employees within the public sector should be urged to work from home as part of efforts to slow down the spread of COVID-19, the Nationalist Party said on…

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More recoveries than new cases for first time in 4 weeks – Malta-24 News Briefing – Friday 30 October 2020

Updated 1745 - News Portal Briefing The Times of Malta reports that the health authorities have set up a special unit to treat elderly with COVID-19, Charmaine Gauci announced on…

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Malta reaches 60 Covid-19 deaths – Malta-24 News Briefing – Thursday 29 October 2020 –

Updated 1745- News Portal briefing The Times of Malta reports that Fr Lino Cardona, 76, is Malta's 60th Covid-19 victim. MaltaToday reports that Casual elections will be held to fill…

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Malta: Casual elections for seats vacated by Frederick Azzopardi, Miriam Dalli

A casual election will be held next week to fill the seat vacated by Frederick Azzopardi on the 13th District, the Electoral Commission said today. Azzopardi died last week but…

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Two Covid-19 deaths reported today – Malta-24 News Briefing – Wednesday 28 October 2020 (UPDATE)

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing The Times of Malta says MFSA chief Joe Cuschieri went on Las Vegas trip with Yorgen Fenech. MaltaToday reports that the update to Malta's sexual…

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