France booked their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco in Boston, thanks to second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. Didier Deschamps’ side controlled most of the match and made the most of their chances after the break. France will now face either Spain or Belgium in […] France booked their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco in Boston, thanks to second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. Didier Deschamps’ side controlled most of the match and made the most of their chances...

PN should take a look at its lack of credibility The Labour Party respects the Court’s decisions, as always, including the court’s decision tied to the case of the Labour Party Club in Valletta. The Constitutional Court recognised that, as co-owner, the Valletta PL Local Committee will not be evicted from the premises where the […] PN should take a look at its lack of credibility The Labour Party respects the Court’s decisions, as always, including the court’s decision tied to the case of the Labour Party Club in Valletta. The Constitutional Court recognised that, as co-owner, the Valletta PL...

For those who lived through Malta's colonial past, British rule was a defining part of life. By Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, Minister for Lands and Implementation of the Electoral Manifesto “How will we manage once the British leave?” It is likely that many, including Dom Mintoff himself, asked this question time and again. For those who lived through...

Mariah Meli believes the EU should prioritize its residents, arguing that boosting diplomatic efforts is a more ethical and sustainable path than increasing defense spending and military investments. Written by Mariah Meli, Minority Leader on the Għargħur Local Council and a student pursuing a Master’s degree in EU Studies. As a normative power, the EU has long prioritized economic cooperation, diplomacy, and the advancement of democratic values over...

Before you read on, no fashion advice is given here! Written by Christine-Ann Deasey Inclusion will never truly be possible if the decisions that shape our world are made only by a few, for a few. This truth resonates deeply, especially on World Down Syndrome Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for...

Are opposition MPs already in business or being paid by companies with very strong interests in Government contracts? Is the opposition leader comfortable with how tangled some of his closest colleagues are with big business? Submitted by one of our readers Have you ever wondered why aging man engage in heavily sexually loaded discourse as they attempt to add weight to their arguments, or even better, how a ‘satanic orgy’ would look like? Pretty hot we would guess, but don’t...

A discussion on abortion is most certainly needed, but how do the same people who are calling for one propose to go forward? The highlight of the week seems to come from Msida this week. The University Students’ Council (Kunsill Studenti Universitarji, also known as ‘KSU’) made the rounds on news portals for allegedly clearning the Moviment Graffitti student wing’s stand at Freshers’ Week...

5.5 million years ago the Mediterranean dried out, with sobering lessons for humanity today – new research. What would happen if humans dried out the Mediterranean sea, turning it into a giant salt lake? Would its wildlife survive, and if so, how long would it take to recover? These may seem like wildly theoretical questions, but not for Herman Sörgel, a Bavarian...

How the Menstruation Pilot Project is changing the conversation on periods. Menstruation is a topic often whispered about in hallways, met with embarrassment, or not discussed at all. For generations, societal norms have placed menstruation in the shadows, labelling it as “taboo” and discouraging open conversation. But the recent launch of...

As many countries continue to compete with one another for foreign investment, cutting corporate income tax rates will almost certainly continue to be an attractive option. A couple of weeks ago, the EU’s Court of Justice ordered Apple to pay €13 billion plus interest back to Ireland after the European Commission had found that Apple had benefited for over two decades from two illegal Irish decisions which had artificially reduced...

There are two main meanings of peace. One is the absence of war. The other is freedom from anxiety and inner conflict. Often our troubles are so intense that we think of them every waking minute, longing for peace and quiet, a lull, however temporary, so we can regain our balance. There is no peace in the disquiet of partisan politics. There are two main meanings of peace. One is the...

Internal unity is a valuable asset for the Labour Party, and it should strive not to lose it or allow it to be weakened. If one takes a cursory look at the international scene, we notice that several political parties have been destabilised by Members of Parliament who decided to change their party affiliation. The Austrian Freedom Party, Syriza in Greece, Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza...