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Trump said the US will begin talks with countries "that want negotiations". File photo: AFP

Trump threatens further 50% tariffs on China, stacking on earlier rate

Stocks sink again as Trump holds firm on tariffs

Joseph Muscat (left) leaving court. File photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Joseph Muscat wiped phone amid festive season ‘banter’ about police seizure

The minor admitted to being involved in several fights on the school van. File photo: Shutterstock

Minivan driver acquitted of defiling 6-year-old, driving without a license

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Court revokes €1mln in damages over right to property, awards owner €10k instead

Malta became the first EU country to legalise recreational cannabis use in 2021. Photo Shutterstock

Cannabis law shake-up could see associations face magistrates, not tribunals

Malta Bankers’ Association secretary general Karol Gabarretta (left) and chair Kenneth Farrugia (right). File photos: Chris Sant Fournier

‘Revolut changed the game but relies on banks’ security’

National

The truck where €20m worth of cocaine was found. File photo: Malta Police Force

Bail for alleged trafficker in 146kg cocaine haul against €40k deposit

The accused denied knocking down a police motorcycle. File photo: Times of Malta

Man charged with slightly injuring two police officers during Mqabba FC party

Works underway in Msida.

New temporary traffic routes in Msida from Saturday

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The archbishop speaks at the launch of the ethics guidelines on care for the elderly.

Adding life to years - Church issues ethics guidelines for care for the elderly

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A man who caused his wife to fear violence was put under probation and handed a treatment order over his alcoholism.

Husband admits causing his wife to fear violence

A man walked along Hamrun's main street, swinging a rod and damaging property, a court was told. File photo.

Vagrant accused of damaging property, threatening the police

Editors’ choice

Sean Borg, Francesco Nicodeme and Sarah Mercieca in FM Theatre's production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the MCC in Valletta from April 11 to 13. Photo: Lorella Castillo

What’s on in Malta and Gozo this week: April 7 to 13, 2025

Letitia Camilleri and Dean Vella Caruana. Photos: Jonathan Borg

Watch: €6,000 to ditch your car licence? Teens outside college aren’t sold yet

The legal notice extends the validity of permits expired before the end of 2026 by three years. File photo

Development permits get another 3-year extension due to ‘backlog’

One of the alleged thieves looking through someone’s drawer.

Spike in demand for home security as bold burglaries unsettle residents

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World

U.S. President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives at the White House on April 07. Photo: AFP

Netanyahu meets Trump for tariff and Gaza talks

Mourners carry the body of Palestinian child Ahmad Abu Saleh from the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah to his burial spot on April 7. Photo: AFP

UN says nearly 400,000 displaced since end of Gaza ceasefire

AFP file photo of President Ursula von der Leyen.

EU chief says offered US zero tariffs for cars, other industrial goods

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A screen with trading data is seen at a securities brokerage in Hong Kong on April 7. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong stocks plunge on worst day since 1997

People walk past an electronic sign board showing the Heng Seng Index stocks in Hong Kong on April 7, 2025. Asian equities collapsed on a black Monday on April 7 for markets after China hammered the United States with its own hefty tariffs. AFP

European stocks crash, Asia panic as China retaliates against Trump tariffs

Opinion

Editorial: Curbing youths’ delinquent behaviour

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Burlò – April 7, 2025

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Letters to the editor – April 7, 2025

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Charles Xuereb

Churchill, Malta and colonialism

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Beyond consumption

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Editorial: Breaking Malta’s chronic car addiction

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Community

Students can use adrenaline to sharpen their focus, enhance their memory recall and to fuel their determination and motivation. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Students, let your adrenaline work for you!

Judge Alberto Magri addressing a conference inside Marsa parish church in 1953.

Alberto Magri – patriot and highflier

Registration for the conference is now open. Photo: UMP

Global maritime conference to feature speakers from across the globe

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The exhibition will be open to the public from Friday, April 11, to Good Friday.

Holy Week exhibition at Żebbuġ band club

Times of Malta through the years.

April 7: The front page of Times of Malta 10, 25 and 50 years ago

Sport

Newcastle step up Champions League chase with Leicester win

Watch: Napoli give Serie A leaders Inter a let-off with Bologna draw

Bayern Munich's Belgian head coach Vincent Kompany reacts after the German first division Bundesliga football match between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Bayern Munich in Wolfsburg, northern Germany, on August 25, 2024. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO

Bayern will not ‘change goals’ despite injury woes, says Kompany

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Spectators watch the men's 10000m race during the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games 26 July 2002. AFP PHOTO ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

Nigeria interested in hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games, says NOC

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Arsenal’s Saka says injury break ‘really good’ mentally

Motoring

With the UK, the US, China and Monaco all given a spot on the roster, one major omission from the World Championship is Africa. Photo: Shutterstock

Will Formula 1 return to Africa in 2026 with South African Grand Prix?

The Carrera T brings added involvement over the base car. Photo: PA Motoring

First Drive: Porsche’s Carrera T Cabriolet brings more engaging 911 experience

The Super e-platform battery technology can add 250 miles of range in five minutes. Photo: BYD

BYD’s e-platform battery technology can add 250 miles of range in five minutes

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The Super Cygnet is a one-off V8 city car. Photo: PA Motoring

One-off Aston Martin ‘Super Cygnet’ V8 city car goes up for sale

The 2 Series Gran Coupe will sit above the 1 Series. Photo: PA Motoring

First Drive: BMW’s 2 Series Gran Coupe brings extra style

Business

Malta’s weekly career compass

Malta’s weekly career compass

Agentic AI moves beyond simply exposing insights or automating routine tasks. Photo: Shutterstock.com

‘Reimagine our digital future’

Data published on Thursday reinforced expectations that economic growth in the US likely declined sharply in the first quarter amid uncertainty linked to import tariffs. Photo: Jim Watson/AFP

Euro area private sector growth accelerates to a seven-month high

Optimising routes to minimise travel times and maximise connectivity should be based on a detailed analysis of travel patterns and public input. File photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The state of public transport

How will Donald Trump's proposed global tariffs impact Europe's economy?

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Entertainment

Concertgoers will experience St John’s Co-Cathedral’s splendour in a way they have never done before. Photo: Julian Vassallo

Three Palaces Festival returns with an enriching programme

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'Untitled, Blurred Visions Series', 2025

Haunting remnants: exhibition meditates on our shared memory

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AI is likely to continue plaguing the music industry as long as it remains ‘disorganised’. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Music industry is battling AI − with limited success

One of the works on display at MUŻA.

Where have all the gardens gone?

Tech

Smart insoles and smart socks can detect foot problems early on. staras/Shutterstock

Could your shoes warn you of injuries?

AI generated image - ChatGPT

On using Google Translate to speak ‘Dolphin’ to aliens

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What responsible AI means for the creative industries

If you don’t find your deleted or lost audio files in the backup folder, use an efficient audio file recovery tool. Photo: Shutterstock

How to recover deleted audio files from Sony audio recorder?