Yesterday, at around 1900hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed near Qui Si Sana Bay, Sliema.
Preliminary investigations showed that a man, whose identity is still unknown, fell onto the rocks.
A medical team was called on site and transported the man to Mater Dei Hospital. He was later certified to have suffered serious injuries.
Investigations are still ongoing.
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Instagram, one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, turned 14 this Sunday, boasting 2 billion active monthly users.
Launched on October 6, 2010, by Mike Krieger and Kevin Systrom, the platform gained rapid popularity, attracting 1 million users within three months of its debut. In 2012, just 18 months after its launch, Instagram was acquired by Facebook (now Meta) for $1 billion.
Over the years, Instagram has introduced a range of features and updates, including ad-supported posts, which significantly boosted its revenue.
By 2016, the platform was generating $3 billion in ad revenue. Today, Instagram’s brand value is estimated at $70 billion, contributing to Meta Platforms’ overall market value of over $1.4 trillion.
Instagram has become a key player in industries such as fashion, lifestyle, and beauty. In the first half of 2023, brands in these sectors generated $16.9 billion on the platform.
To address concerns about younger users, Instagram introduced “Teen Accounts,” offering parental controls and privacy settings designed for children and teenagers.
From its early days as a photo-sharing app, Instagram has evolved into a global hub for communication, marketing, and entertainment, maintaining its position as a social media leader.
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On Sunday, activists in Valletta, Malta, demanded a ceasefire in the Middle East and an end to “Zionist terror,” marking one year since Israel’s invasion of Gaza following a deadly surprise attack by Hamas militants.
The attack killed 1,200 Israelis, primarily civilians, and led to around 200 hostages being taken. In response, Israel’s retaliation has resulted in over 41,870 Palestinian deaths, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
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During the protest, Palestinian ambassador Fadi Hanania criticized the international community for its inaction, describing the ongoing violence as genocide.
‘We cannot stand idly by as we witness one year of genocide in Gaza and 76 years of relentless oppression by Israel against the Palestinian people. Since its establishment, the State of Israel has pursued a systematic campaign to expel Palestinians from their land in order to colonise its. For Palestinians, this has resulted in decades of occupation, apartheid, and ongoing massacres’, said the activist organisations in a joint statement.
‘In the last year alone, over 42,000 Palestinians, the majority of them women and children, have been massacred in Gaza, while the remaining population is subjected to starvation and disease. In the occupied West Bank, violence against Palestinians has intensified through Israeli settler attacks, and Israeli forces have escalated their assaults on villages, refugee camps, journalists, and activists.’
Protesters marched through Valletta with banners calling for an end to the killing of civilians and the recognition of the Palestinian state. A giant Palestinian flag and shoes representing the dead were displayed near the parliament building.
Lebanese speaker Joanna Jebaili condemned Israeli bombings in southern Lebanon, which she said killed thousands, including children, and displaced 1.2 million.
Andre Callus of Moviment Graffitti accused the Maltese government of softening its stance on Palestine and urged recognition of the Palestinian state. He also called for stopping arms shipments to Israel from passing through Maltese territory.
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The Wheels and Thrills 2024 event saw thousands of local monster truck enthusiasts gather in Ta’ Qali to witness a legendry spectacle filled with talented drivers and massive vehicles.
Present at the event was Special Olympics President and wife of Prime Minister Robert Abela, Dr. Lydia Abela.
One of the trucks stealing the show was of the Viking Motorsports Team, driven by Benny Jacobsson. The owner and founder of the team Lars Larsson was also present as was the whole crew of the team including mechanics and crew chiefs.
The event is in aid of Special Olympics Malta and promises to feature a whole day of exciting festivities and exhilarating spectacles.
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