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Vince Muscat, right, is testifying in the murder trials of both Daphne Caruana Galizia, top, and Carmel Chircop, bottom. Robert Agius, left is one of the four men accused.

Vince Muscat recalls spying on Daphne Caruana Galizia years before killing her

The shark's fin was visible above the water on Friday. Screenshot: Nikolche Nestoroski/Facebook.

Watch: Shark spotted off Sliema: experts say it's a great white or blue shark

MaryRose Chircop. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

'Money last thing on my mind': widow accepts €165k payment after 'murder trauma'

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Today's front pages - August 1, 2024

The top stories in today's newspapers

August 1, 2024| Times of Malta
A large truck overturned in Triq il-Kavallerija. Photo: Transport Malta

Truck overturns in Marsa causing heavy rush hour traffic

Triq il-Kavallerija was closed for several hours

August 1, 2024| Times of Malta
The PA has approved plans to replace Sirdar House, a 19th-century townhouse, with a three-star hotel. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

St Julian’s UCA townhouse to become a four-storey hotel

Sirdar House is located metres away from the scheduled Villa Leoni

August 1, 2024| Giulia Magri
Nicky Sansone, left, celebrating at her party with friends. Photo: MGRM

Woman given weeks to live throws party to celebrate her life

Nicky Sansone urges people to ‘enjoy life to the fullest’

August 1, 2024| Claudia Calleja
Times of Malta file photo.

Teens admit stealing €500 from unattended wallet outside massage parlour

Theft took place in St Julian's on Sunday afternoon

July 31, 2024| Edwina Brincat
Regeneration Minister Miriam Dalli at the opening of the Salt Museum. Photo: Clodagh O’Neill

Keeping tradition alive: €100,000 Salt Museum opened in Salina

‘A reminder that sustainability was an important principle in the past’

July 31, 2024| Times of Malta
Scheme will extend support to the Maltese indigenous film industry. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Screen support scheme launched

Applications close on September 24

July 31, 2024| Times of Malta
Sliema Parish Priest Father Etienne Sciberras shared residents' frustration as his hometown has been engulfed by overdevelopment. Credit: Jonathan Borg

‘We need community policing’: Sliema priest shares residents’ frustration

Parish priests, residents vent frustration on overdevelopment and over-tourism

July 31, 2024| Giulia Magri
Times of Malta file photo.

EASO employee cleared of forging ICT qualifications document

Accused was 'highest ranking candidate' at 2013 vacancy interview

July 31, 2024| Edwina Brincat
Times of Malta file photo.

Man smashes BMW windscreen, steals valuables 'to get back at friend'

Accused remanded in custody after pleading guilty

July 31, 2024| Edwina Brincat
Sasha Gatt, two-time Olympian said she was devastated that her race at the Paris Olympics did not go to plan. Credit: Sarah Stier/Getty Images

'I knew something was wrong moments before race': devastated Olympian Sasha Gatt

Gatt found it harder to breathe during warm-up... 30 minutes later she tested positive for COVID

July 31, 2024| Giulia Magri
The Central Bank officially confirmed that Scicluna will leave the bank as of tomorrow. File photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Central Bank confirms Scicluna will step aside 'to defend his innocence'

Edward Scicluna won't perform his duties 'until the outcome of court proceedings'

July 31, 2024| Neville Borg
Jason Micallef wants to bring back the ideas and the energy of the early days of the Labour government. File Photo.

'We need a revolution': Jason Micallef considers PL deputy leadership

Micallef has some support but Claudette Abela Baldacchino say post should be held by a woman

July 31, 2024| Mario Xuereb
Photo of Bernard Grech: PN

PM 'weak': PN leader slams Abela for 'allowing' Scicluna to retain salary

Central Bank Governor suspended himself on Tuesday but retained his salary

July 31, 2024| Daniel Ellul
Times of Malta file photo.

Malta transposes EU's anti-SLAPP directive

'Catalyst of change in favour of best interests of journalists': government

July 31, 2024| Times of Malta
The majority said that they found Gozo is not meeting tourists' expectations. Photo: Gozo Tourism Association

Gozo tourism operators saw drop in revenue in the first half of the year

Some 44% of operators who spoke to the Gozo Tourism Association experienced damage in recent power outages

July 31, 2024| Times of Malta
JOEM Services Station Limited, Msida. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

University seeks to stop ‘dangerous’ fuel station operating on land it owns

The service station was not equipped with adequate structures and storage facilities

July 31, 2024| Edwina Brincat
Private operators have been seeking clarifications about the request for proposals. File Photo: Times of Malta

Health ministry extends 'urgent’ emergency deadline for third time

Three private operators intend to provide emergency services

July 31, 2024| Mario Xuereb
Scicluna agreed to step aside while legal proceedings play out. File photo: Matthew Mirabelli

How much will Edward Scicluna earn until the end of his term?

Scicluna agreed to step aside on Tuesday, but will retain his full pay

July 31, 2024| Neville Borg
Edward Scicluna says he would have preferred staying at his desk but at the moment he cannot until he clears his name. File photo: Times of Malta

Edward Scicluna opens up about stepping aside, insists he remains governor

Confirms he planned legal action and three ministers proposed a deal

July 31, 2024| Mario Xuereb
Joyce Dimech said others have hosted their weddings at the historic location. Photo: Shutterstock

Ċittadella wedding: 'We followed procedure'

Permanent secretary says "false" allegations about her daughter's wedding meant to attack her integrity

July 31, 2024| Times of Malta
The Bulgarian national fell off a rooftop in Triq San Ġużepp. Photo: Google Maps

18-year-old girl injured after falling two storeys off Paola rooftop

The incident happened in Triq San Ġużepp

July 31, 2024| Times of Malta
Robert Abela speaking to journalists outside Castille. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Watch: Foreigners in saturated industries must leave the country, PM says

Robert Abela said that only "legitimately invited" third-country nationals are welcome in the country

July 31, 2024| Giulia Magri
Social media platforms have become fertile ground for scammers. Photo: Shutterstock

Fact-check: Inside the scam posts flooding Maltese social media

Hundreds of almost identical posts have hit Maltese Facebook in the past week

July 31, 2024| Neville Borg
Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Today's front pages - July 31, 2024

The top stories in Malta's newspapers

July 31, 2024| Times of Malta
The court provided help for the accused, in the form of a two-year treatment order. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Suspended sentence for police sergeant who grievously injured 14-year-old boy

Officer landed on wrong side of law while handling a difficult situation at a social shelter

July 31, 2024| Edwina Brincat
Prime Minister Robert Abela taking journalists questions on Tuesday. Credit: Chris Sant FAournier

Watch: Scicluna to retain salary, PM confirms

He is expected to keep his Central Bank salary and is stepping away from the governor role "temporarily"

July 30, 2024| Giulia Magri
Joseph Ellul was found dead at the Marsa plant with lacerations to his throat in 2022. Photo: Facebook

PN calls for WasteServ CEO to resign after six charged with worker's death

Richard Bilocca's position is no longer tenable, they said

July 30, 2024| Times of Malta
Sasha Gatt in Paris. Photo: Sarah Stier/Getty Images

Swimmer Sasha Gatt tests positive for COVID-19 at Paris Olympics

She struggled to perform in 1,500m heats on Tuesday

July 30, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Scicluna has been under mounting pressure to step down. File photo: Times of Malta

Edward Scicluna agrees to step aside - but keeps full salary

Central Bank governor to be suspended pending outcome of court case

July 30, 2024| Daniel Ellul