Times of Malta

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:45:00 +0100
Court 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 +0100
Watch: Science fiction revolution: The pioneers
The Star Wars trilogy and E.T. are genre-defining films

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:50:00 +0100
Trump 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 +0100
Trump 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 +0100
Today's front pages – January 8, 2026
The top stories in Malta's newspapers

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:03:00 +0100
January 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 +0100
US 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 +0100
Epiphany 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 +0100
Fact-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 +0100
Courts 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 +0100
Hospital 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 +0100
Announcements – January 8, 2026
Today’s social and personal listings

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Governing 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 +0100
Letters to the editor - January 8, 2026
Today's letters by Times of Malta readers

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0100
No 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 +0100
Editorial: 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 +0100
Watch: US immigration officer kills woman in Minneapolis
Mayor calls on ICE officers to leave the city

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:30:00 +0100
Mourners 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 +0100
Greenland to join meeting with Rubio, Danish officials
Trump 'actively' discussing purchase of Greenland: White House

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Three more lessons on happiness
Why engaging in religious activities can boost life satisfaction and counter loneliness

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