US imposes new Russia sanctions as Biden condemns ‘invasion’ of Ukraine
The US, EU, and the UK have imposed economic sanctions on Russia after its forces began to cross the Ukrainian border
Updated | Russia orders troops into eastern Ukraine
After recognising them as independent states, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into two rebel-held regions in eastern Ukraine
Updated | Sicily introduces random rapid COVID tests on arrival for travellers from Malta

Sicily has introduced rapid COVID-19 tests for on passengers from Malta, Portugal and Spain, who are not in possession of a European Green Pass...

Sicily has introduced rapid COVID-19 tests for on...

Anti-virus creator John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison cell

Crypto-libertarian who had praised Maltese Blockchain opportunism was to be...

Crypto-libertarian who had praised Maltese Blockchain...

Naftali Bennett sworn in as Israel's new Prime Minister, ending Netanyahu's 12-year rule

Israel's new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has vowed to unite the nation frayed by four elections in two years of political stalemate

Israel's new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has vowed...

Forget the Indian variant, it's Delta now: why WHO is using Greek letters to name COVID mutations

The World Health Organization announces a new naming system for variants of COVID-19 to avoid 'stigmatisation' after criticism from the Indian...

The World Health Organization announces a new naming...

Bartolo and Lavrov discuss EU relations in Sochi meeting

Maltese and Russian foreign ministers discuss cooperation in the field of...

Maltese and Russian foreign ministers discuss cooperation...

Bartolo reaffirms two-state solution in call with Palestinian counterpart

Malta says Palestinians have a right to live in their homes in East Jerusalem and demands respect for the practice of the three religions in Jerusalem

Malta says Palestinians have a right to live in their homes...

Malta calls for de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East

Government expresses 'serious concern' over Israel-Palestine...

Government expresses 'serious concern' over...

Over 1,400 migrants land on Lampedusa in 15 boats as weather improves

Asylum seekers, migrants and potential refugees make perilous boat crossing to...

Asylum seekers, migrants and potential refugees make...

No survivors found after Libya coast shipwreck

Several dead bodies were found in the Mediterranean Sea on Friday

Several dead bodies were found in the Mediterranean Sea on...

Officer who pressed knee into George Floyd’s neck found guilty of murder

Jury deliberates for over 10 hours before pronouncing Derek Chauvin guilty on all three charges: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree...

Jury deliberates for over 10 hours before pronouncing Derek...

[WATCH] Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, laid to rest in Ceremonial Royal Funeral

The Queen, along with her children and grandchildren, remember Prince Philip’s “kindness, humour and humanity” as he is laid to rest at St...

The Queen, along with her children and grandchildren,...

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, dies at 99

The Duke of Edinburgh – Prince Philip – has died

The Duke of Edinburgh – Prince Philip – has died

Over 400 in distress at sea, rescue charity says Italy and Malta ignoring aid call

Boat with 430 people, including children and minors, in severe distress

Boat with 430 people, including children and minors, in...

‘Orgy of violence’ in the Netherlands as police and COVID protesters clash

The past weekend saw one of the worst outbreaks of violence in the Netherlands since COVID-19 measures were introduced last year

The past weekend saw one of the worst outbreaks of violence...

COP26: New climate agreement pledges coal 'phasedown'

Countries must republish their climate action plans by the end of 2022 with...

Countries must republish their climate action plans by the...

De Klerk, South Africa’s last apartheid leader, dies at 85

Afrikaner who defended apartheid before helping to dismantle system in 1989 and...

Afrikaner who defended apartheid before helping to...

Climate change: Leaders, activists and scientists meet in Glasgow to ‘save the world’

The COP26 summit of world leaders, scientists and activists is meeting in the UK to address the pressing problems created by global warming

The COP26 summit of world leaders, scientists and activists...

Joseph Muscat expected to testify in Salvini trial over 2019 blocking of migrants

Muscat will join former Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte and American actor Richard Gere as witnesses to the trial

Muscat will join former Italian prime minister Giuseppe...