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Paulina Dembska Murder Suspect Abner Aquilina Faces Fresh Charges for Alleged Prison Stabbing
Fresh criminal charges have been levied against Abner Aquilina, the man facing trial for the rape and murder of Paulina Dembska, after he is claimed to have stabbed another inmate in the eye with a…
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Appeals Court Overturns Rape Conviction, Cites Lack of Moral Conviction on Non-Consent
On Wednesday, Malta’s Court of Criminal Appeal overturned a man previously sentenced to five years in prison for rape after the judge determined the court was not “morally convinced” the sexual act in issue was…
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Malta International Wine Festival Opens, Showcasing Local Winemaking Heritage
Formally opening Wednesday evening at the beautiful Argotti Gardens, the Malta International Wine Festival started a five-day tribute of Maltese cuisine, music, and winemaking. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo praised the…
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Putin Refuses to Discuss Possible Killing of Iran’s Khamenei, Urges De-escalation
Amid growing international tensions regarding Israel’s ongoing air campaign against Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin bluntly declined on Thursday to address claims that Israeli or U.S. soldiers might target Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.…
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South Korea Spy Chief Nominee: U.S. Would Launch Nuclear Strike if North Korea Attacked
On Thursday, South Korea’s nominee for intelligence chief, Lee Jong seok, declared his conviction that should Pyongyang ever initiate a nuclear attack on the South, the United States would reply with a nuclear strike. Asked…
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Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Crisis and Trump’s Threats
Global oil prices have risen quickly as concerns grow that the escalating Israel-Iran conflict could develop into a bigger regional war including the United States. With a 4.3% rise to $74.84 per barrel, West Texas…
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G7 Summit Ends Without Ukraine Joint Statement as Zelenskyy Warns ‘Diplomacy in Crisis’
Tuesday’s summit of the Group of Seven (G7) ended without a combined declaration in favor of Ukraine, a big departure from past years that exposes increasing divisions among the world’s most developed industrial countries. After…
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Irish Rapper Liam O’Hanna Appears in UK Court Over Hezbollah Flag Allegation
27-year-old Liam O’Hanna, a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap, was seen in a London court accused of a terrorism-related offense for supposedly waving a Hezbollah flag during a performance last November. Amid shouts…
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At Least 72 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Fire in Gaza Amid Ongoing Attacks on Aid Seekers
Palestinian health officials said that Israeli attacks on Wednesday killed at least 72 Palestinians, including 29 allegedly shot while seeking food aid. The most recent wave of assaults emphasizes a worsening humanitarian disaster in the…
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Air India Cancels Multiple Dreamliner Flights Amid Fallout From Deadly Crash
NEW DELHI – June 4, 2025 Following last week’s terrible tragedy claiming more than 270 lives, Air India has cancelled at least eight overseas flights run by Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Reasons provided for the cancellations…