Times of Malta
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:45:00 +0100Court turns down request by cat killer for psychological test before judgment
Court had annulled Okamura Satoshi's prison sentence over a technicality
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100Watch: Science fiction revolution: The pioneers
The Star Wars trilogy and E.T. are genre-defining films
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:50:00 +0100Trump says US could have oversight of Venezuela for years
US president has also threatened military action against Venezuela's neighbour, Colombia
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:45:00 +0100Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty, deepening global pullback
66 global organisations and treaties have been listed as 'contrary to the interests of the US'
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:20:00 +0100Today's front pages – January 8, 2026
The top stories in Malta's newspapers
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:03:00 +0100January 8: The front page of Times of Malta 10, 25 and 50 years ago
The prominent newspaper stories of the last half a century
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100US recommends fewer childhood vaccines in dramatic policy shift
Public health authorities warn changes will sow more doubt and confusion
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0100Epiphany concert draws large crowd at St Anthony’s church in Għajnsielem
Renowned singer Mary Spiteri also took part
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100Fact-check: How AI-generated fox videos sowed confusion over genuine sighting
An activist posted a photo of a lost fox. Soon, Maltese social media was flooded with AI videos of foxes
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:45:00 +0100Courts are ill-equipped to deal with deepfakes, says IT expert
Expert calls for judiciary to receive training on generative AI technology
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0100Hospital admissions rise as flu and norovirus cases surge
Most cases of influenza are the newly emerged H3N2 strain
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0100Announcements – January 8, 2026
Today’s social and personal listings
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0100Governing with intent
From EU-funded infrastructural leaps to the quiet regeneration of community squares, 2025 was a year of stitching long-term vision into the fabric of everyday Malta, says John Grech
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0100Letters to the editor - January 8, 2026
Today's letters by Times of Malta readers
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0100No return to normal
We are suffering from a condition of simmering conflicts and dirty peace. There is no foreseeable resolution, says Ranier Fsadni
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0100Editorial: Rediscovering what Malta does best
Malta’s future as a tourist destination depends on smarter choices, not bigger crowds
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:07:00 +0100Watch: US immigration officer kills woman in Minneapolis
Mayor calls on ICE officers to leave the city
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:30:00 +0100Mourners pay tribute to Brigitte Bardot at Saint-Tropez funeral
Film star and animal activist buried in Mediterranean seaside grave
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:14:00 +0100Greenland to join meeting with Rubio, Danish officials
Trump 'actively' discussing purchase of Greenland: White House
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0100Three more lessons on happiness
Why engaging in religious activities can boost life satisfaction and counter loneliness