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Elderly Couple Hit By Motorcycle In Naxxar: 3 Hospitalised

Elderly Couple Hit By Motorcycle In Naxxar: 3 Hospitalised
Aug 28 2023 Share

Yesterday, at around 1900hrs, police were informed about a traffic accident in Triq tal-Balal, Naxxar. 

Preliminary investigations showed that a 70 year old and a 68 year old woman residents of Naxxar had been hit by an Over Brera125 motorcycle driven by a 20 year old man resident of Naxxar.

All persons were given preliminary aid on site and transported to Mater Dei Hospital. 

The elderly man was certified as having suffered grievous injuries whereas the motorcyclist and the elderly woman were certified to have suffered light injuries. 

Police investigations are still ongoing. 

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Khaby Lame Becomes A Playable Fortnite Character

Khaby Lame Becomes A Playable Fortnite Character
Aug 28 2023 Share

Popular game Fortnite has just introduced TikTok sensation Khaby Lame as one of its Battle Pass skins for players to play as. 

The Senegalese-born Italian social media personality is the most followed user on the platform TikTok, with a whopping 161.9 million followers. 

Lame featured on a reveal trailer released by IGN, which sees him use his signature ‘life hack’ move, which propelled him to fame during the pandemic. 

As he and a burglar open a safe, Khaby is surprised to find himself as the latest playable character in the online video game, released back in 2017. 

Have you ever played Fortnite?

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Guinness World Records First Published 68 Years Ago Today

Guinness World Records First Published 68 Years Ago Today
Aug 28 2023 Share

68 years ago, in August of 1955, the very first Guinness Book of World Records was published into the world. 

The book was a compilation of amazing feats and bizarre extremities by twins Norris and Ross McWhirter, whilst being owned by the Guinness Brewery. 

An instant success, it sold over 70,000 copies and secured the presence of this record breaking scouting document for the foreseeable future. 

It eventually became the International authority on updating and keeping the record on the world’s record breaking individuals, moments and, sometimes, even objects. 

In celebration, here is a short list of some of the bizarrest and weirdest world records that actually exist. 

If you had to break a world record, what would it be?

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Here Are The Gozo Sports Awards 2023 Winners

Here Are The Gozo Sports Awards 2023 Winners
Aug 28 2023 Share

The Ministry for Gozo organised the 8th edition of the Gozo Sports Awards, granting various Gozitan athletes awards for their advancements and achievements in their respective disciplines. 

Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri awarded the athletes, stating on social media that this year was filled with sport related events and activities in Gozo. 

‘This was the year when Gozo debuted in the Small Island Games in Guernsey, which, I am convinced, will encourage more youth to take up sports and participate with success’. 

Forecasting Gozo’s participation in the Orkney Island Games 2025, the Minister announced the awards and results as follows:

  • Official of the Year: Noel Mizzi
  • Team of the Year: Athletix AC Gozo
  • Coach of the Year: Felicienne Mercieca 
  • Recognition for an Athlete over 45 years: Frank Xuereb 
  • Recognition for Sport Career: Jason Vassallo 
  • Special Recognition for SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Giuseppina Galea, Carmelo Pace
  • Prominent Female Youth: Keira Attard
  • Prominent Male Youth: Luigi Dimech 
  • Sportsperson of the Year (Male): Marlon Attard
  • Sportsperson of the Year (Female): Estelle Scicluna 
  • Recognition for the athletes who won awards during the Guernsey games: Marlon Attard, DAVID BORG and Lara Calleja 
  • Recognition for Athletes who won medals during the Small Nations Games in Malta 2023: Marcello Attard

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