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Thu, 19 May 2022 10:42:00 +0200
Instant noodles recalled
Acecook’s Hào Hào chicken flavoured instant noodles have been recalled from the market because of high levels of 2-Chlorethanol, a pesticide. The health authorities said the affected product comes in 74 gr packs and its durabilit...

Thu, 19 May 2022 10:32:00 +0200
'No shortcuts' to Ukraine EU membership - Olaf Scholz
Ukraine's bid to join the EU cannot be sped up despite the country's invasion by Russia, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Thursday, adding that the bloc must find a "fast and pragmatic" way to help Kyiv.  "There are no shortcut...

Thu, 19 May 2022 10:30:00 +0200
‘All heroes’ - Trapp hails support as Frankfurt win Europa League
Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp paid tribute to travelling Eintracht Frankfurt fans for their support after his crucial save in a penalty shoot-out helped the German club beat Rangers to win the Europa League final on Wednesday.  Trapp batte...

Thu, 19 May 2022 10:18:00 +0200
Can artificial intelligence solve the traffic problem?
Malta is turning to Artificial Intelligence to reduce traffic congestion, improve the distribution of energy and avoid scenarios of out-of-stock medicine among others through an investment of €4 million. The funds will be injected ...

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:55:00 +0200
Major China tech stocks plunge as sell-off builds
Shares in Chinese tech giants plunged on Thursday morning after Tencent reported lacklustre profits, fuelling wider concerns for a grim earnings season as China’s economic outlook worsens. Tencent’s Hong Kong-listed shares plunge...

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:55:00 +0200
Basquiat owned by Japan’s Maezawa sells for $85 million
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Untitled, 1982 sold for $85 million at auction in New York Wednesday, well above its pre-sale estimate and netting Japanese billionaire space tourist Yusaku Maezawa a tidy profit. Phillips auction house sold ...

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:43:00 +0200
Van Bronckhorst backs Ramsey after Rangers penalty heartache
Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst defended Aaron Ramsey after the midfielder missed a penalty in their defeat by Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Rangers were beaten 5-4 on penalties in Seville afte...

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:26:00 +0200
Nearly 60 million people internally displaced worldwide in 2021
Conflicts and natural disasters forced tens of millions to flee within their own country last year, pushing the number of internally displaced people to a record high, monitors said Thursday. Some 59.1 million people were registered ...

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:26:00 +0200
Maltese volunteer in Poland: ‘It is our moral obligation’ to help Ukrainians
A Maltese woman who travelled to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees has recounted stories of broken lives and the tireless work of brave volunteers, as she appealed for funds for a foundation that supports a temporary home for displac...

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:00:00 +0200
Manowiecki sets new record in Malta-Sicily Crossing 40th anniversary
It was Friday the 13th, yet for 20-year-old Polish windsurfing celebrity Kamil Manowiecki, this was a day to remember and a massive feat on an anniversary crossing. For the Enemed Malta-Sicily Windsurf Crossing 1982-2022, this was a ...

Thu, 19 May 2022 08:54:00 +0200
Leone Goes Pop returns in June
Leone Goes Pop is back after a two-year hiatus. With its first 12-year uninterrupted run suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 13th edition ushers a new era for Leone Goes Pop, with a revamped concept, a rethought composition a...

Thu, 19 May 2022 08:54:00 +0200
Asian markets plunge after Wall Street battering
Asian markets posted big early losses on Thursday, after Wall Street suffered one of its worst batterings in two years in the previous session. Downcast earnings reports from retailers had exacerbated worries about consumer resilienc...

Thu, 19 May 2022 08:25:00 +0200
Man injured in Mellieħa argument
A man was grievously injured on Wednesday in an argument in Mellieħa. The police said on Thursday the argument, during which a stone was used, took place at Għadira Bay at around 8.30pm. It was between two men, a 28-year-old Nepale...

Thu, 19 May 2022 08:17:00 +0200
Green ministers outshine Scholz as stars of German government
Eclipsed by two Green party ministers over his response to the war in Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz is battling to wrest back public approval - starting with a speech to parliament on Thursday. Scholz, whose Social Democrats (SPD) ...

Thu, 19 May 2022 08:01:00 +0200
Birkirkara, Swieqi United, Raiders Lija through to women’s cup semis
Birkirkara, Swieqi United and Raiders Lija secured their semi-finals berth in the Women’s Knock-Out competition. The women’s domestic cup, returning after an absence of two years, was launched with a trio of Round 1 fixtures whic...

Thu, 19 May 2022 07:41:00 +0200
‘Utter lawlessness’: Sliema kiosk takes over more of the promenade
A kiosk in Sliema that was forced to reduce its “takeover” of the promenade and remove illegal structures a year ago has extended its footprint. It now operates a full-blown catering area and is applying for sanctioning to evade ...

Thu, 19 May 2022 07:38:00 +0200
Feast of St Rita today
The feast of St Rita is being celebrated at St Augustine church in Victoria today. The feast of St Rita falls on Sunday, but due to Carnival festivities over the weekend the procession with the statue of the saint is being held this ...

Thu, 19 May 2022 07:06:00 +0200
The impact of a rising US dollar – Edward Rizzo
2022 is proving to be a very difficult year for investors as most asset classes are performing negatively due to fears of an economic slowdown that could force some of the world’s largest economies into a recession. In fact, the S&...

Thu, 19 May 2022 06:50:00 +0200
Rare monkeypox outbreaks detected in North America, Europe
Health authorities in North America and Europe have detected dozens of suspected or confirmed cases of monkeypox since early May, sparking concern the disease endemic in parts of Africa is spreading. Canada was the latest country to ...

Thu, 19 May 2022 06:50:00 +0200
Schoolboys meet Zelensky - Ranier Fsadni
We’re used to our leaders strutting, smirking and then caving before someone of substance they can’t ignore. Joseph Muscat squirmed before the BBC; Evarist Bartolo cowered before Deutsche Welle. And, only last week, our great lea...



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