Times of Malta presents a selection of its photographers' choice of their best photos over the past days.
Former boxer Bertu Camilleri paid tribute to legendary boxer Muhammad Ali by putting up an old poster of the American icon in the main hall of his gym in Għargħur on June 6. “Cassius Clay, as he was originally known, taught boxing to the world and it is fitting to have his photo displayed for all to see,” Mr Camilleri said, as the sporting world mourned Ali’s death. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Former boxer Bertu Camilleri paid tribute to legendary boxer Muhammad Ali by putting up an old poster of the American icon in the main hall of his gym in Għargħur on June 6. “Cassius Clay, as he was originally known, taught boxing to the world and it is fitting to have his photo displayed for all to see,” Mr Camilleri said, as the sporting world mourned Ali’s death. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
A man at Bertu’s Gym in Għargħur lifts weights in front of a poster of Muhammad Ali on June 6. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
British film director Sir Alan Parker (2nd right), in Malta for the second edition of the Valletta Film Festival during which his 1978 film Midnight Express is being screened, visits Fort St Elmo, where most of the film was shot, in Valletta on June 4. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
British film director Sir Alan Parker, in Malta for the second edition of the Valletta Film Festival during which his 1978 film Midnight Express is being screened, visits Fort St Elmo, where most of the film was shot, in Valletta on June 4. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
British film director Sir Alan Parker, in Malta for the second edition of the Valletta Film Festival during which his 1978 film Midnight Express is being screened, talks to The Sunday Times of Malta at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Floriana on June 4. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Members of Parliament make their way down the steps towards Parliament after the Sette Giugno Ceremony held at Hastings Gardens in Valletta on June 6. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A young EkoSkola student and Prime Minister Joseph Muscat follow attentively during a special sitting in Parliament to debate a motion moved by the students urging their older peers to take action on climate change on June 2. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A young EkoSkola student and Prime Minister Joseph Muscat stand at the opening of a special sitting in Parliament to debate a motion moved by the students urging their older peers to take action on climate change on June 2. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Speaker of the House Angelo Farrugia, addresses EkoSkola students and Ministers at the opening of a special sitting in Parliament to debate a motion moved by the students urging their older peers to take action on climate change on June 2. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Nationalist MP George Pullicino speaks with an EkoSkola student at the opening of a special sitting in Parliament to debate a motion moved by the students urging their older peers to take action on climate change on June 2. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A young EkoSkola student and Prime Minister Joseph Muscat follow attentively during a special sitting in Parliament to debate a motion moved by the students urging their older peers to take action on climate change on June 2. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
The Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) ship MV Phoenix (left) leaves Valletta's Grand Harbour for the start of its summer search and rescue operations in the central Mediterranean on June 6. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
The Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) ship MV Phoenix leaves Valletta's Grand Harbour for the start of its summer search and rescue operations in the central Mediterranean on June 6. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A cat sits at the cat village St Julian’s on June 2. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Messages are left in a makeshift cat shelter for the cat Masha on June 6. Masha was a local Valletta cat that had become part of the community and was put down by the Animal Welfare Department. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Yachts sail offshore while waiting to participate in the Valletta Pageant of the Seas in Grand Harbour on June 7. The event was part of the Valletta 2018 festivities to mark the 450th anniversary since Valletta’s foundation. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A powerboat speeds past Fort St Angelo during the Valletta Pageant of the Seas in Grand Harbour on June 7. The event was part of the Valletta 2018 festivities to mark the 450th anniversary since Valletta’s foundation. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
The Turkish gullet Fernandes and a carnival float parade during the Valletta Pageant of the Seas in front of Fort St Angelo in Grand Harbour on June 7. The event was part of the Valletta 2018 festivities to mark the 450th anniversary since Valletta’s foundation. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A man takes a photograph of a model of Zurrieq Parish church made of matchsticks at the Fish Festival on June 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Old bicycles line one of the roads in Zurrieq during the Fish Festival on June 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A hawker weighs a fish during the Fish Festival in Zurrieq on June 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A girl stares at an assortment of sweets on display at the Fish Festival in Zurrieq held on June 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A chef cooks some pasta during the Fish Festival in Zurrieq on June 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A girl models on stage during the Fish Festival in Zurrieq on June 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Young girls participate in a modelling competition during the Fish Festival in Zurrieq on June 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A young girl, accompanied by her mother models on stage during the Fish Festival in Zurrieq held on June 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
Military re-enactors participate in the Fish Festival in Zurrieq held on June 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A bougainvillea outside Valletta’s Bridge Bar is caught in a shaft of sunlight on June 6. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Road works between Rabat and Bahrija ground to halt after the discovery of tombs dating to Punic times on June 8. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Road works between Rabat and Bahrija ground to halt after the discovery of more tombs dating to Punic times on June 8. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Mobile phone antennae and a crane are seen at dusk in Valletta on June 7. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
The floodlit steeple of St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral and the bell tower of St John’s Co-Cathedral, currently undergoing restoration, pierce the dusk sky on June 7. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Valletta streets, buildings and bastions are seen at night on June 7. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
People walk past an advertising poster at The Point in Sliema on June 6. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
A woman pushes a child in a pushchair at The Point in Sliema on June 6. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Children ride their scooters in the main square at The Point in Sliema on June 6. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
A dog sits with its owner in a hammock at the Earth Garden festival in Ta’ Qali National Park on June 6. The park was transformed into a sea of colour and music as Malta’s biggest non-mainstream festival got underway. About 20,000 people attended this year’s festival. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
People relax in hammocks during the Earth Garden festival in Ta’ Qali National Park on June 6. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
A man hugs a woman whilst holding a placard reading ‘You are a miracle ’ during the Earth Garden festival in Ta’ Qali National Park on June 6. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
A woman tries to balance and walk along a cargo strap attached between trees during the Earth Garden festival in Ta’ Qali National Park on June 6. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
A woman is lifted up by a man during an impromptu yoga session during the Earth Garden festival in Ta’ Qali National Park on June 6. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
A worker removes a political billboard in Msida on June 3, after the Planning Authority ordered irregular billboards must be removed. Photo: Steve Zammit Lupi
A man fishes while a woman sunbathes in Qawra on June 6. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Highflying aircraft leave contrails as they cross each other over Malta on June 8. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Highflying aircraft leave contrails as they fly parallel over Malta on June 8. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
The 410-foot super yacht Maryah sails into the Grand Harbour on June 8. The yacht accommodates up to 54 passengers in total luxury, providing its guests with a large nightclub, fully equipped spa, business centre, computer room, games room, gym, private dining room, sushi bar and a full cinema, in addition to a swimming pool. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina
Children and adults alike meet outside Anastasi’s in Valletta on June 4, to exchange football stickers in the hope of completing the Panini album for the 2016 European Cup. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Works get underway to completely revamp the football pitch at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali for the first time in 36 years on June 3. The stadium will be receiving a new drainage system, laying of gravel and installation of brand new grass. Photo: Steve Zammit Lupi
Gilbert Agius’s decorated playing career at Valletta FC was recognised in a testimonial match against visiting UK side Whitegate United, at the Luxol Ground on June 4. Former team captain Agius (right) made his debut in the City shirt back in September 1990. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Valletta’s Umeh Calistus is blocked by goalkeeper L. Jones of visiting UK side Whitegate United during a testimonial match for Gilbert Agius at the Luxol Ground in St Andrew’s on June 4. Former team captain Gilbert Agius made his debut in the City shirt back in September 1990. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Gilbert Agius’s decorated playing career at Valletta FC was recognised in a testimonial match against visiting UK side Whitegate United, at the Luxol Ground in St Andrew’s on June 4. Former team captain Agius (right) made his debut in the City shirt back in September 1990. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Gymnasts leap through the air during the Malta Gymnastics Club’s annual event, Gymfest, at the University Sports Complex in Tal-Qroqq on June 5. Some 500 gymnasts, aged between 5 and 16, from 12 schools participated in the event, showcasing their physical abilities with their performances. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Gymnasts take part in the closing ceremony of the Malta Gymnastics Club’s annual event, Gymfest, at the University Sports Complex in Tal-Qroqq on June 5. Some 500 gymnasts, aged between 5 and 16, from 12 schools participated in the event, showcasing their physical abilities with their performances. Picture taken with zoom burst. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A horse and its driver warm up for a race at the Marsa horse racing track on June 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
A horse and its driver warm up for a race at the Marsa horse racing track on June 5. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli