Footage sent to MaltaDaily shows one locality amongst others being hit by rainfall and even a rumbling thunderstorm.
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Gozo was hit by the storm throughout the night, with some hail also being reported in some of the sister island’s localities.
Malta still doesn’t seem to be clear of the rain and stormy weather as it is set to persist throughout the day.
Are you experiencing any rainfall in your area?
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Francesca Falzon, a Maltese who raises awareness about her (and other people’s) struggles with cystic fibrosis, has successfully completed the 42.2km of the London Marathon 2025.
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‘Pain, coughing, a lot of motivational speeches from Luk and incredible supporters throughout with a big surprise from Soph… but 42.2km later, elite runners and i have the same medal.’
Francesca thanked everyone who supported, donated and messaged, making this entire journey possible from beginning to end.
This is not the first time Francesca has completed such a fantastic feat – having run the LifeStar Malta Half Marathon earlier this year.
Back then she did 21.1km with what she described as ‘lungs that don’t make it easy.’ And now she’s going the full 42.2km!
Well done Fran!
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Taking to social media, PN MP Adrian Delia said that it’s time for Malta to start regulating kids’ access to social media.
“The damage being done from long hours stuck to a screen from childhood is incalculable,” said the MP. Many agreed, with various commenters urging this issue be taken seriously and calling for solutions to be found.
Malta could follow in the UK’s footsteps. In Britain, the government is considering introducing a social media curfew for children, which would ban the use of apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat after 10pm.
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said he is closely monitoring TikTok’s move to limit app access for under-16s and is exploring tools that would allow parents to automatically restrict usage at set times.
Kyle emphasised that any changes would be evidence-based, pointing to rising concerns about the negative effects of excessive screen time on sleep, education, and family life.
Under the newly introduced Online Safety Act, platforms in the UK are now required to follow strict codes of practice, with serious penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential prison sentences.
The debate around youth safety online has intensified after the Internet Watch Foundation reported a surge in child sexual abuse material in 2024, warning about new threats including AI-generated exploitation content.
Do you think Malta should follow in the UK’s footsteps?
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Local weather pages have reported a storm hit the island of Gozo early this morning, with some hail reported in some localities.
According to page ‘Aġġornament tat-temp’, the storm lasted around 6 minutes, with light hail falling on several localities.
Maltese Islands Weather, another weather page, shared videos of the rain pouring and of the lightning flashing across the sky.
Did you experience the storm?
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