Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia had written extensively about suspected corruption in political and business circles in Malta. She was killed by a car bomb in 2017, at age 53.
Yorgen Fenech cleared on both charges he faced over 2017 killing of journalist that prompted global outrage One of Malta’s richest men has been found not guilty of involvement in the murder of the anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The verdict, which is expected to be appealed against by the prosecution, will come as a blow not only to the victim’s family, but to the politicians and campaigners who r…
Yorgen Fenech cleared on both charges he faced over 2017 killing of journalist that prompted global outrage One of Malta’s richest men has been found not guilty of involvement in the murder of the anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The verdict, which is expected to be appealed against by the prosecution, will come as a blow not only to the victim’s family, but to the politicians and campaigners who r…
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BBC News – World Germany has blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport on 4 August, when a drone carrying explosives was discovered near Ukrainian cargo planes. Berlin called it part of a systematic Russian hybrid campaign and announced measures including the closure of a Russian consulate. Russian President Vladimir Putin denied the accusation, calling it "a grave mistake."
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