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Maltese Makeup Artist Wins 1st Place In London Competition

Maltese Makeup Artist Wins 1st Place In London Competition
Apr 8 2024 Share

Earlier in March of this year, Maltese makeup artist and beauty therapist Antonella Calleja won first place at the Beauty Professional London Fair, being the only Maltese contestant.

Having worked in the sector for the past 19 years, Antonella won the first place pro-winner in her category, taking home a certificate from all the public voters and makeup judges.

Her entry for the Astrology Makeup look channeled her inner Leo star sign with a beautiful design that ultimately catapulted her to first place.

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First Man To Run Length Of Africa Finishes After 352 Days

First Man To Run Length Of Africa Finishes After 352 Days
Apr 8 2024 Share

Russ Cook, known as the “Hardest Geezer,” has completed an extraordinary 16,000km run across 16 countries, spanning more than 352 days from South Africa’s Cape Agulhas to Tunisia’s Ras Angela, the length of Africa.

This accomplishment, believed to be the first tip-to-tip run of its kind, culminated in a celebratory finish in Tunisia, where Cook raised over £600,000 for charity.

Throughout his journey, Cook faced numerous challenges, including a robbery at gunpoint in Angola, encounters with men wielding machetes in the Republic of the Congo, health scares, and visa complications. Despite setbacks, he persevered, documenting his odyssey on social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube, garnering millions of views.

 

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Cook’s run supported charities like the Running Charity, aiding young people experiencing homelessness and Sandblast, promoting awareness of the Saharawi people. His physical and mental endurance was tested as he traversed rainforests, mountains, and the Sahara desert.

Reflecting on his experience, Cook described the journey as immensely challenging yet rewarding, emphasizing the kindness and hospitality of people he encountered along the way. Before embarking on this challenge, Cook expressed a desire to inspire others to pursue their dreams.

Cook’s friend and co-founder of the Running Charity, Alex Eagle, praised his determination and resilience, highlighting Cook’s ability to overcome obstacles akin to those faced by the young people they support. The charity plans to commemorate Cook’s achievement with group runs and participation in the London Marathon.

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Maltese Bodybuilder Features On LadBible Over ‘Extra Muscle’

Maltese Bodybuilder Features On LadBible Over 'Extra Muscle'
Apr 8 2024 Share

Maltese bodybuilder Svein Falzon recently featured on popular international news platform LadBible after he shared a video of a concerning ‘extra muscle’.

 

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The video, shared to approximately 14 million followers on Instagram, has Svein showing a bulge on his arm as he plays around with it.

Many people expressed their concerns about the bulge, urging him to go check it out with a doctor. Some suggested a cyst whereas other suggested something much more comedic – like a scarab from the mummy.

 

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Whatever it is, we sure do hope he does in fact have it checked out just to be on the safe side!

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Referendum To Decide Abortion Issue, Says Malta’s New President

Referendum To Decide Abortion Issue, Says Malta's New President
Apr 8 2024 Share

Malta’s new president, Myriam Spiteri Debono, expressed that a referendum would be the fairest method to address the controversial issue of abortion.

Although personally against abortion, she refrained from speculating on signing an abortion law if presented to her. In her interview with Times of Malta, she highlighted the inevitability of abortion becoming legal in Malta, given trends in other countries and evolving societal views, particularly among the youth.

President Spiteri Debono emphasized the importance of transparency in introducing such a significant change, advocating against its inclusion in electoral manifestos without prior public consultation.

Notably, Malta has the strictest anti-abortion laws in the EU. An attempt to amend the law last year to permit abortion under specific circumstances faced opposition.

Regarding her role, President Spiteri Debono affirmed her commitment to conscientious decision-making without pre-committing to specific legislative actions. She acknowledged her duty to uphold the law while respecting her personal beliefs, emphasizing the need for careful consideration on future laws, including potential abortion legislation.

While the president lacks executive powers to alter legislation, her remarks underscored the complex and sensitive nature of the abortion debate in Malta, highlighting the role of public opinion through referendums in shaping such policy changes.

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