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British expats in the EU launch legal challenge against Brexit referendum

The Guardian reports that British expatriates have launched a fresh legal challenge against the 2016 referendum, arguing that the result has been invalidated by the Electoral Commission’s ruling on leave…

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The Update – Westminster Terror attack

Update: The man suspected of ploughing a car into cyclists and pedestrians in a 'terror attack' outside Parliament has been named as Salih Khater. Khater, a Sudan-born British national, allegedly…

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Wednesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The news around the world, including Malta are dominated with the tragedy that took place on Tuesday in Genoa, Italy. Earlier, the last news cycle started off with…

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Breaking News: Man arrested after vehicle drove into security barriers outside UK Parliament (Updated)

UPDATE: A terror suspect arrested after a car crashed into a barrier at the Houses of Parliament at high speed is not believed to be known to the security services, police have…

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Corbyn and Netanyahu war of ‘tweets’, latest twist in Corbyn’s anti-semitism row

The Telegraph reports how Jeremy Corbyn was engaged in an unprecedented war of words with the Israeli prime minister last night over his visit to the graves of the Munich Olympics terrorists.…

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Ten injured in Manchester shooting

Manchester Evening News reports that a major police investigation is underway in Moss Side after 10 people were shot early this morning. Detectives said all 10 were in hospital with what…

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Brexit is part of reason why Tottenham did not sign a player – Manager

Sky quotes Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says Brexit is part of the reason why his side did not sign a single player before the start of the season. Spurs are the first…

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Saturday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing for today. We wish you a good day. The Police issued a statement stating that former Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit and Economic Crimes Unit…

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UNICEF condemns Yemen attack on children’s school bus

The UN chief Antonio Guterres called for a prompt independent investigation into the airstrike, UNICEF executive director Henrietta Fore issued a powerful statement condemning the attack. She said: "The horrific…

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Why is the Pound in free fall ?

SKY: From hitting a post-referendum peak of $1.4376 on 17 April, the pound has hit the skids on the foreign exchange markets, plunging earlier today to $1.2840 - a level…

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US imposes new sanctions against Russia on UK Nerve Agent attack in Salisbury

The Trump administration has signed off on sweeping new sanctions against Russia following a near-fatal nerve agent attack against British citizen and former Russian spy Sergei Skripal — a move…

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Brexit Risks… explained in a Sandwich

It's a fact that Brexit presents a number of challenges. The challenges are diverse and some are bureaucratic. Others are legal. A number are political and a lot are related…

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Ian Paisely first MP to be recalled from Parliament after failing to declare holidays paid by Sri Lankan Government

The Telegraph reports that Ian Paisley could become the first MP recalled from Parliament under new legislation, after failing to declare luxury holidays paid for by the Sri Lankan government. Today a…

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Wednesday Morning Briefing

Good morning Your Morning Briefing for today covers some of the headlines covered by Malta's Newspapers, the latest update from around the world and other stories which hit the…

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William Hague hopes for French help for a credible Brexit deal

William Hague (former foreign secretary and a former leader of the Conservative Party) writes on The Telegraph that last week has seen the most concerted British diplomatic push with our French…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning Your Tuesday Morning Briefing covers the main headlines of the news. The main story remains the powerful explosion which took place in Bologna on Monday afternoon. 2…

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A No-Deal Brexit poses risks to public safety – Police Leaders

A no-deal Brexit poses a substantial risk to public safety, with police officers instantly losing vital access to cross-border investigative powers and databases, the home secretary has been told in a damning…

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Markle’s Birthday – a big day for Royal family as it coincides with Queen Elizabeth’s late mother’s birthday

People: Meghan Markle‘s 37th birthday on August 4 is a big day for the royal family. Not only does it mark Meghan’s first official birthday as the Duchess of Sussex,…

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Saturday Morning Briefing

Good morning As expected the death of Shannon Mak is the lead story on Malta's Newspapers. Various happenings take different priorities around the world. As we go through 40…

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May and Macron to meet on Brexit

Euronews reports that British Prime Minister Theresa May will cut short her summer holiday to hold crucial Brexit talks with Emmanuel Macron. The French leader has invited Prime Minister May to his…

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Conservatives accused of “trying to rig” elections through electoral boundaries changes

The Independent reports that the Conservatives have been accused of "trying to rig the next election" after new analysis found that planned changes to parliamentary constituency boundaries would disproportionally benefit…

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Bank of England governor warns that there is an uncomfortably high possibility of a no-deal Brexit

Mark Carney has warned that the possibility of a no-deal Brexit is “uncomfortably high” and will lead to higher prices. The Bank of England governor said both the UK and…

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Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your Morning Briefing for today follows. Both the Times and The Malta Independent refer to the S&P credit rating on the banking system. Respected credit ratings agency Standard and Poors has…

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German sources deny willingness to offering a vague Brexit deal to Theresa May

The Guardian reports that media reports that Germany is willing to offer Theresa May a vague Brexit deal so as to prevent the UK crashing out of the EU with no deal have set…

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Corbyn apologised in Labour antisemitism row

Jeremy Corbyn has apologised for speaking alongside people who reportedly compared the actions of Israel in Gaza to the Nazis. The Labour leader acknowledged he had appeared with people “whose…

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UK MET Police Commissioner blasts hypocritical middle class cocaine users

The Guardian reports that the Metropolitan police commissioner has criticised hypocritical middle-class cocaine users who care about fair trade and organic food, but who she said are fuelling the drug…

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Calais bridge closed after driver threatened to blow himself

Express: Emergency services rushed to the scene after a “suspicious vehicle” was stopped at a passport control booth on the French side of the border, Lille-based newspaper La Voix du…

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Corbyn’s policy on Brexit to be challenged within Labour

The Guardian : 150 constituency Labour parties (CLPs) have been considering mounting a challenge to Jeremy Corbyn’s Brexit policy at conference this autumn, with an apparent rise in support for…

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UK: More than half of 18 to 34 year olds feel that reality TV and social media have a negative effect on how they see their bodies

BBC: More than half of 18 to 34-year-olds feel that reality TV and social media have a negative effect on how they see their bodies, a survey has found. The ComRes…

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2017 Manchester suicide bomber was rescued by British Navy from Libya via Malta

The Daily Mail: the suicide bomber who killed 22 people during Ariana Grande's concert at Manchester Arena in 2017 was rescued by the Navy from war-torn Libya three years before his…

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FT: EU softens opposition to May’s post-Brexit plan for London Financial services

The FT reports that the EU’s chief negotiator has softened his opposition to Theresa May’s post-Brexit plan for London’s financial services industry after UK negotiators acknowledged Brussels would have ultimate control…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning With every news cycle, a number of events take place. Your media briefing is intended to present you a snapshot of the main events of the past 24 hours…

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EU warned by UK negotiators by making implicit threat to EU interests

The Guardian reports that UK negotiators have told their counterparts in Brussels that about 7,000 European-based investment funds that rely on British clients for their cash and profits will be hit…

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UK Government is engaged in good planning and taking precautions in case of a no-deal Brexit

ITV reports that Downing Street has insisted the Government is engaged in “good planning” and taking “sensible precautions” in case there is a no-deal Brexit. Asked if Theresa May would continue…

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British Army is on standby to help deliver food, medicines and fuels if there are shortages after a ‘no-deal’ Brexit

Sunday Times Sky News: The army is on standby to help deliver food, medicines and fuels if there are shortages in the wake of a "no deal" Brexit, it has been…

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On this day in 1981 Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer

The History Channel: Nearly one billion television viewers in 74 countries tune in to witness the marriage of Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, to Lady Diana Spencer, a…

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It’s not just Greece as England, Sardinia, USA and Sweden amongst other are hit by heatwaves, thunder and fires.

An orange alert has been issued in Sardinia due to an outbreak of wildfires across half of the island, with Greece and Sweden already battling devastating fires. Friday parts of…

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Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your Morning Briefing provides you with the salient news of the main happenings in Malta, Europe and the World. Wishing you a good day. Greece has “serious…

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UK’s customs proposals ‘torn’ by Barnier

The Guardian / BBC reports that Michel Barnier has warned that attempts to appeal to EU leaders over his head were a waste of time, as he tore up Theresa May’s proposals on customs…

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Law keeping Britain under the jurisdiction of the EU will apply after exit day until 2020

Sky News: Theresa May has set herself on collision course with Brexiteer MPs after it was revealed that the law keeping Britain under the jurisdiction of the EU will apply…

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Theresa May takes control of Brexit Negotiations

BBC: Theresa May is taking personal control of Brexit talks with the EU, with Dominic Raab deputising for her. Mr Raab was drafted in as Brexit Secretary to replace David Davis,…

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Six people arrested following an attempted murder in Manchester’s Hilton Hotel

Sky News UK reports that six people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman's throat was cut at a Hilton hotel. Greater Manchester Police said the incident…

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UK: Three arrested in connection with case of 3-year old boy who suffered serious burns after acid was thrown in his face

Sky News: Three men have been arrested in connection with a suspected acid attack on a three-year-old boy in Worcester. The suspects, aged 22, 25 and 26, have been detained in…

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