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Police Arrest Man Who Wounded Woman With Glass Bottle

Police Arrest Man Who Wounded Woman With Glass Bottle
Aug 8 2024 Share

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attacking a woman with a broken glass bottle while she was swimming in St Julian’s on Wednesday.

The incident took place around 10 a.m. at a rocky beach on Triq il-Wilġa, where a 25-year-old Colombian woman, residing in Sliema, was allegedly stabbed by the suspect.

The woman was reportedly swimming with another individual when a third person approached her as she exited the water.

An argument ensued, during which the suspect allegedly struck her with the broken bottle, causing serious injuries. The aggressor then fled the scene.

Police launched a search operation and arrested the suspect later that evening at 8 p.m. after spotting a man who matched the description provided. The suspect, a Colombian national, is currently being held at the Floriana police headquarters.

Authorities have confirmed that a magisterial inquiry, led by Magistrate Philip Galea, is underway as investigations continue into the incident. The victim’s injuries have been classified as serious.

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Jason Azzopardi Shares Documents Of ‘ID Scandal’

Jason Azzopardi Shares Documents Of 'ID Scandal'
Aug 8 2024 Share

Taking to Facebook, lawyer Jason Azzoaprdi shared details of numerous individuals, first of 21 Indian nationals, who were registered as living at the same Mġarr maisonette.

Azzopardi shared photos of the Identita documents, as well as some from Transport Malta and Epic.

He alleged that each person paid €10,000 but were deceived into there being legal procedures, calling it one of the biggest scandals on the island.

After publishing the first 21 documents, Azzopardi continued to share various other documents of similar instances.

‘I calculate close to €70,000,000 in bribes which were passed through the hands of government officials of Identity Malta and other departments.’

‘The ID Cards racket is the biggest anti-labour racket. It incentivises human trafficking. It abuses the privacy of homes’, he wrote in his latest post.

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Chinese Gymnast Breaks Internet With Medal Biting Moment

Chinese Gymnast Breaks Internet With Medal Biting Moment
Aug 8 2024 Share

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, 18-year-old Zhou Yaqin made a memorable debut by earning a silver medal in the women’s balance beam event in artistic gymnastics.

Scoring 14.100, she finished just behind Italy’s Alice D’Amato, who took gold with 14.366, while Manila Esposito, also from Italy, won bronze with 13.866.

During the medal ceremony, Zhou found herself in a charming and unexpected moment of cultural exchange. As D’Amato and Esposito bit their medals—a popular tradition among Olympic athletes—Zhou, unfamiliar with the gesture, quickly imitated them by lifting her silver medal to her mouth.

This moment of innocent mimicry quickly went viral on social media, endearing her to fans worldwide.

Viewers on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) praised Zhou for her “little sister” energy and her ability to adapt quickly to the traditions around her. Many found her relatable and refreshing, with some noting how this moment highlighted the camaraderie and cultural exchange that the Olympics foster.

Fans also admired her warm interactions throughout the competition, including her habit of hugging fellow competitors. Zhou’s genuine charm and the viral medal-biting moment became a heartwarming symbol of the Olympic spirit.

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Soċjetà Mużikali San Ġużepp Ħamrun Emblem Sets National Record

Aug 8 2024 Share

On August 7th, the Kummisjoni Żgħażagħ Ġużeppini A.D. 1985 of Ħamrun set a new national record.  This record consists of the largest artwork depicting the emblem of a musical society, in this case, the San Ġużepp Ħamrun Musical Society – A.D. 1889. The emblem was created using papier-mâché by Chris Aquilina and Zack Bartolo from the Deheb Company. The artwork stands at a height of 6.9 metres a width of 6 metres.

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