No Crucifixes Removed From Mater Dei Wards

Jul 29 2024

Mater Dei Hospital issued an official statement confirming that no crosses were removed from wards in the hospital except for where there was maintenance work being done.

This statement came after certain posts were circulating on social media alleging that crucifixes were being removed.

One such post was shared on ‘Are You Being Served? (Malta & Gozo) The Original’, wherein a poster told the management ‘well done’ for removing the crosses as ‘every religion should be respected since not all patients are Catholic’.’

The post has since been removed, with the Mater Dei statement amassing over 600 likes.

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Deadpool & Wolverine Breaks R-Rated Record With $205M

Jul 29 2024

Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” has taken the top spot at the box office with a record-breaking $205 million opening weekend in North America, surpassing the previous R-rated film record held by “Deadpool” ($132 million).

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Including $233.3 million from international markets, the global opening reached over $438.3 million. The film’s performance places it among the top 10 openings ever, specifically eighth, just behind “The Avengers” and ahead of “Black Panther”.

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It is also the biggest July opening and the highest opening for an R-rated film, surpassing “The Lion King” (2019).

“Deadpool & Wolverine” marks a significant introduction of these characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), performing more like an “Avengers” film. It achieved the year’s biggest opening, beating “Inside Out 2” ($154.2 million) and surpassing ticket sales since “Barbie” ($162 million).

Playing in 4,210 locations, the film’s success is crucial for Marvel Studios, which has faced recent disappointments, including “The Marvels”.

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Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced the MCU has now grossed over $30 billion. At San Diego Comic-Con, Robert Downey Jr. revealed he will return to Marvel as the villain Doctor Doom.

Despite the success, the top domestic opening record remains with “Avengers: Endgame” ($357.1 million).

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Ryan Cachia Wins Kick Boxing Competition in Rosolini, Italy

Jul 29 2024

Ryan Cachia of Team Noel Malta triumphed at the Evolution Fight Night in Rosolini, Italy, defeating Italian fighter Giuliani Vernuccio.

Within the first minute of the first round, Vernuccio was knocked by Cachia’s strong punches and kicks, which caused the referee to begin counting. Vernuccio persisted in fighting in spite of this. In the second round, Cachia kept his momentum by employing successful combo strategies. The referee did not count Vernuccio’s second right-hand punch, which prompted Cachia’s coach Noel Mercieca to protest. Both boxers displayed different combinations in the third round, but Cachia rose above and won by a unanimous decision.

Kaiden Camilleri, another young fighter on the team, competed in the match but was defeated by an Italian opponent on points. This was Kaiden’s first time participating in a competition like this.

Coach and Master Noel Mercieca, express his satisfaction with both boxers, particularly Cachia. He pointed out that Cachia won despite having only two weeks’ notice to accept the fight. Mercieca emphasised his joy at winning overseas and stated it motivates him to continue giving Maltese boxers a chance to compete abroad.

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32 Persons Found Living In Malta Irregularly Arrested

Jul 29 2024

Investigations and surveillance carried out by the Malta Police Force led to the arrest of 21 persons in St Paul’s Bay and Qawra after they were found to be living in the country irregularly

The investigations led to the total arrest of 32 persons in the previous days after they worked or resided in the country irregularly.

All persons found to be living irregularly in the country are taken to the detention centre and are kept there before they are repatriated to their original countries or a country they have permission to live in.

The work carried out is coordinated between the Police Corp along with other entities concerned with immigration, work and the Detention Agency Service.

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