Long Queues at iCentre on iPhone 16 Launch Day

Sep 27 2024

Long queues formed early this morning at the iCentre in The Quad, Mrieħel, as hopeful customers attempted to secure the newly-launched iPhone 16, which hit stores across Malta today.

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The highly anticipated device, announced on September 9th, 2024, has been met with excitement from Apple enthusiasts around the world. As is common practice, some of the brand’s most dedicated fans camped outside the store before its opening hours to ensure they got their hands on the latest iPhone.

The demand for the iPhone 16, with its latest features and sleek design, has already sparked a rush, as eager buyers waited patiently in line.

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27-Year-Old Man Who Assaulted Pregnant Partner Denied Bail

Sep 26 2024

A wanted man who has been missing for the last 9 months has turned himself in to the authorities after allegedly assaulting his pregnant partner and dragging her by her hair.

27-year-old Dylan Magro has been on the lookout by the police ever since Magro reportedly beat his 8-week pregnant girlfriend after an argument at her Marsascala residence.

He reportedly hit his partner with her mobile phone on her head, also damaging the device and later dragging her by the hair beating her and stealing her car keys.

The woman was able to walk to the police station to report the situation, while her partner disappeared.

After months of the police trying to find him, word got around that Magro returned to his ex partner’s residence.

Magro managed to escape the police but later that Tuesday turned himself in.

During his arraignment on Wednesday, the man pleaded not guilty to multiple charges related to several incidents, including causing slight injuries to his partner and two police officers, as well as violently resisting arrest.

His legal aid lawyer sought to raise an insanity defense, requesting the duty magistrate appoint three psychiatrists to evaluate the defendant’s mental state at the time of the alleged offences and determine if he is fit to stand trial.

Magistrate Nadia Helena Vella turned down the insanity plea, since there was no signs of the accused being insane during the arraignment.

The court also rejected a request for bail due to the gravity of the charges.

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Former Britain’s Got Talent Winner Axel Rose Films Skit In Malta

Sep 26 2024

Former Britain’s Got Talent winner and comedian Axel Blake has recently shared a new skit filmed in Malta, likely during a holiday where he’s been enjoying the island’s sunny weather.

The video humorously features Blake portraying a quintessential British “roadman” on vacation, clad in the typical tracksuit associated with the roadman style, despite the scorching Maltese heat.

Blake, who claimed victory in the 2022 edition of Britain’s Got Talent, triumphed over singer Tom Ball and ventriloquist Jamie Leahey to win the 15th season of the much-loved British talent show.

His unique comedic style and down-to-earth humor have continued to resonate with fans ever since.

In addition to his success on stage, Axel Blake has amassed a large social media following, with 379,000 followers on Instagram alone.

His Malta skit, in particular, has been well-received, garnering over 92,000 views and showcasing his knack for blending relatable humor with cultural quirks, even while on holiday.

Fans from both Malta and the UK have praised the skit, enjoying the blend of British humor against the backdrop of the Mediterranean setting.

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10 Expelled By Vatican In Peru: Malta’s Archbishop Leads Investigation

Sep 26 2024

Pope Francis has expelled 10 individuals, including a bishop, priests, and laypeople, from the Catholic group Sodalitium of Christian Life in Peru after a Vatican investigation uncovered severe abuses.

Led by Maltese Archbishop Charles Scicluna, the investigation revealed “sadistic” abuses of power, authority, and spirituality. The expulsions follow the pope’s earlier decision to remove the group’s founder, Luis Figari, who was found guilty of sodomizing recruits.

A statement by the Peruvian Bishops Conference confirmed the expulsions, citing a special decision by the pope. Investigators uncovered physical abuse involving violence and sadism, as well as spiritual, economic, and journalistic abuses.

A 2017 independent investigation had previously described Figari as manipulative, narcissistic, and obsessed with the sexual orientation of his members. It also detailed how he forced recruits to perform sexual acts, deriving pleasure from their pain and humiliation.

The Vatican’s rare transparency in revealing these findings contrasts with its usual secrecy.

While the practical enforcement of the expulsions remains unclear, the public nature of the decision signals Pope Francis’ willingness to take an unconventional approach to church law and send a strong message regarding such abuses within the church.

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