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Dramatic video explains Mediterranean flood 640,000 years ago
Marine scientists have uncovered evidence of one of the largest floods in Earth’s history in the central Mediterranean seafloor. The flood, known as the Zanclean flood, is thought to have ended the...
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Infantino still committed to VAR at World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has not had any second thoughts about using video assistant referees (VAR) at this year's World Cup, he told Reuters on Monday, despite recent controversies involving...
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Devised theatre piece explores teenage minds
What attracted you to directing Brainstorm? I was immediately drawn to the script, as it took me back to when I was a teenager. The script is punchy, fun, and honest but most importantly has a lot of...
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Annual rate of inflation down
The annual rate of inflation as measured by the Retail Price Index in January was registered at 0.8%, down from 1.21% in December. The 12-month moving average rate for January increased to 1.4%, from...
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Prisoners rock to Pink Floyd classics
A Pink Floyd tribute band entertained prisoners at Corradino Correctional Facility last Sunday, as inmates enjoyed a brief respite from the tedium thanks to some progressive rock classics. The...
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Uneasy calm in Syria's Ghouta as Russian-backed truce begins
The Syrian rebel-held eastern Ghouta region was mostly calm as a five-hour ceasefire called by Russia took effect on Tuesday, a war monitor and witnesses said, pausing a government onslaught that has...
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"We need less tweeting, more listening": Governor tells Trump
Washington Governor Jay Inslee, a Democrat, told President Trump on Monday that teachers in his state do no want to carry weapons and suggested that Trump tweet less and listen more. Trump, a...
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US sanctions subjects a ‘surprise’ for Malta police
The police were caught unawares when the US Treasury named former footballer Darren Debono and three other Maltese in a new round of sanctions targeting oil smugglers in Libya, sources within the...
View ArticleEU action against corruption - Roberta Metsola
Democracy is a fragile concept. In historical terms it has not been around for too long. If we ignore the signs that it could be in danger, then like any other man-made concept, it could collapse....
View ArticleA throwaway society
During World War II and afterwards, the Maltese were renowned for their thrift and ability to recycle whatever they owned. But increasingly in the last few years, as Malta has become more affluent,...
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Being kind really does make you feel good
Everybody can appreciate acts of kindness. But when it comes to explaining why we do them, people often take one of two extreme positions. Some think kindness is something completely selfless that we...
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A shopping spree in Taiwan... for toilet paper
Supermarkets in Taiwan have seen a frenzy of customers over the weekend trying to stock up on toilet paper amid fears of sharp price increases. Shelves usually stacked with toilet paper stand empty....
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Beast from the East storm causes widespread disruption in the UK
Heavy snow caused misery for travellers in the UK overnight - with the wintry weather disruption set to continue during the morning rush hour. In Scotland, more than 400 schools have been closed amid...
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Trees planted by hunters vandalised
Aleppo pine trees planted by volunteers of the FKNK hunters' federation over the weekend at l-Aħrax in Mellieħa have been vandalised, the federation said. Many were pulled from the roots. Tamarisk...
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This week at the cinema
The Shape of Water (2017)Genre: FantasyDirector: Guillermo del ToroStarring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Doug Jones, Michael StuhlbargDuration: 123 minutesClass:...
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German court backs diesel cars city bans
A top German court yesterday ruled in favour of allowing major cities to ban the most heavily polluting diesel cars, a move set to hit the value of 12 million vehicles in Europe’s largest car market...
View ArticleGrowth potential for Plaza Centres
The equity research team at Calamatta Cuschieri recently issued a report to its clients on Plaza Centres plc, whereby it was given a “Buy” recommendation with a one-year target price of €1.14, giving...
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Journey of music and reflection
A Passiontide concert by the Sine Macula Choir, hosted by the Augustinian Youths group, will be held at St Mark’s church in Rabat on Friday. The concert will take one on an imaginative journey of...
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New State entity would not say what it is doing
A government entity set up under the political remit of Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi would not give any details on projects it is working on, saying that “may be contrary to public interest”....
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Making informed choices
Including nutritional information on restaurant and café menus may help to tackle the growing problem of obesity, a study suggests. A new Cochrane Review of evidence found that nutritional labelling...
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