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Depay becomes Oranje’s joint top scorer with two against Malta
Memphis Depay scored twice in the Netherlands’ 8-0 win against Malta on Tuesday to become the country’s joint top goalscorer, alongside Robin van Persie. Depay scored a penalty in the eight minute and then smashed Denzel Dumfries’ pull-back high...

Africa Music Business Roundtable Ends With Commitment To Champion Industry Interests
Share The Africa Music Business Roundtable (AMBR) has concluded its impactful three-day summit with a strong commitment to intensify lobbying and advocacy efforts for the African music industry. Held at PopCentral Haus in Lekki, Lagos, the summit...
PN lodges complaint with IĠM over 'yet another piece of fake news by Labour and its media'
The Nationalist Party said Thursday it has submitted a formal complaint to the Institute of Maltese Journalists (IĠM) following a fabricated report disseminated by the Labour Party through its media channels. After several days of publishing...

Over 40% of Irish people feel at risk of dangers posed by climate change
More than 4 in 10 Irish people feel they are directly at risk of dangers posed by climate change while 2 in 3 believe the Irish government is not doing enough to tackle the issue, according to research published by the European Commission. A new...

Hailey Bieber Models a Vintage Versace Leopard-Print Mini Dress That's Exactly Her Age—and a Piece of Fashion History
Fashion's most avowed minimalist has lately been showing her true stripes—or rather, spots. Hailey Bieber has steadily replaced her white, tan, and black pieces with luxe leopard prints since September 2024. Some of her wildest wears range from a...

15+ Best Crypto News Websites to Follow in 2025
If you are looking for a list of the best crypto news websites to stay ahead of the curve in the dynamic world of digital assets, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just embarking on your crypto journey, news...

Netherlands thrash Malta 8-0, Poland stumble against Finland in World Cup qualifying clash
PARIS, June 11 — Netherlands maintained their winning start to European 2026 World Cup qualifying by dismissing Malta 8-0 yesterday, while their group rivals Poland lost to Finland in a match interrupted due to a medical emergency in the crowd....

Did Holland's 8-0 thrashing of Malta come with a dose of revenge?
Malta’s 8-0 thrashing at the hands of the Netherlands is, sadly, not a massive outlier for local football. But for the Dutch, the walloping was an opportunity to avenge a match that took place 41 years ago in Seville. "Is that the son?" Dutch...

Minister downplays Walliams’ joke about film commissioner Johann Grech
Culture Minister Owen Bonnici on Monday downplayed a spicy joke by British comedian David Walliams about film-makers needing to sleep with Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech to move ahead, saying it was 'just a joke' which did not harm Malta's...

Bulgaria becomes 21st member to adopt euro after EU green light
A woman holds an umbrella to protect herself from the rain, as she a walks in front of a currency exchange office in Sofia on May 30, 2025. (Photo by Nikolay Doychinov / AFP) Brussels, Belgium: EU ministers gave the final green light on Tuesday...

Roberta Metsola hints she’ll stay in Brussels, not return to Maltese politics
Holding the two positions at the same time would leave her open to heavy criticism from opponents and within her own ranks. Having both jobs would be “unethical,” said Maltese Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba, who argued the Parliament’s president...

Netherlands thrash Malta, Poland stumble in WC qualifying
PARIS: Netherlands maintained their winning start to European 2026 World Cup qualifying by dismissing Malta 8-0 on Tuesday, while their group rivals Poland lost to Finland in a match interrupted due to a medical emergency in the crowd. The results...

Applications open for sixth edition of Mużika Mużika
Applications have opened for artists interested in taking part in next year’s edition of the Maltese-language song contest Mużika Mużika. The 2026 edition, the competition’s sixth since returning in 2021, will be held between March 19 and 21....

Raising awareness of waste in the sport
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News Because new sails are a massive performance variable, there are a lot of old ‘retired’ sails. Keeping them out of the dumpster is a mission, but if they continue to be repurposed into duffel bags, those...

Veronique Dalli nabs another government job: €160 an hour consultancy at Transport Malta
Veronique Dalli, a prominent lawyer and sister of Malta’s Energy Minister Miriam Dalli, has continued to secure a string of government consultancy contracts, despite a recent rejection by a panel of EU judges for a post at the European Court....

Eden Leisure Group’s Pop-Up Thrift Shop in aid of MSPCA and Inspire Malta
As part of its Sustainable Fashion Programme, 2025, the Eden Leisure Group has announced the return of its much-loved Pop-Up Thrift Shop, happening on Sunday, June 22, at InterContinental Malta, St Julian’s, from 10am till 6pm. This vibrant...

‘World’s greatest tenor’ looking forward to singing at north Wales festival
Top tenor Joseph Calleja singing with Sir Bryn Terfel at Llangollen International Eisteddfod in 2016 – Image: Llangollen International Eisteddfod A music festival has signed up the “world’s greatest living tenor” to perform at this year’s event....

One Dead After Being Sucked Into Airbus A319 Engine In Italy
This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) had been forced to suspend operations briefly due to an incident that happened on the...

Netherlands Rout Malta 8-0 as Depay equals scoring record; Poland shocked by Finland
Daijiworld Media Network- Helsinki Helsinki, Jun 11: The Netherlands delivered a commanding performance in the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers, routing Malta 8-0 in Groningen on Tuesday, while Poland’s campaign hit a major roadblock following a...

Memphis Depay Equals Robin Van Persie As Dutch National Football Team’s All-Time Top Scorer, Achieves Feat During Netherlands vs Malta FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Match
A modern-day maestro, Memphis Depay drew level with legend Robin van Persie as the Netherlands national football team's all-time top scorer, with the former hitting two goals against Malta in their FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers match....