Police have issued a missing person search warrant for 17-year-old Shakira Degabriele.
Police state that last she was seen, Shakira wore a black shorts and a blue-and-red striped shirt. She also dons long black hair.
The authorities are asking anyone who has any information as to her whereabouts to come forward, even anonymously. People are urged to call the Police General Headquarters on 21223001 or 119, or to file a report at the closest police station.
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At least nine out of ten people alive in the world today were born while Queen Elizabeth II reigned over the United Kingdom.
Elizabeth ascended to the throne in 1952, following the death of her father King George VI. Back then, Winston Churchill was prime minister, with Harry S Truman US President and Joseph Stalin ruling over the Soviet Union.
The queen has seen so many events and people coming and going in her 70 years on the throne. At the same time, the vast majority of the world’s current population was being born.
At least nine out of ten people alive today have never known any other monarch reigning over the UK besides Queen Elizabeth II, with Elizabeth becoming the most recognisable face in the world.
According to the CIA’s world fact-book, 9.7% of the world’s population are aged 65 and over. Since the queen reigned for 70 years, this means that at least nine in 10 people alive today were born while she was on the throne.
Those born into the world now will grow up with King Charles III as the UK’s monarch, with future generations likely to see his son Prince William take the throne and followed by his son George.
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It seems as though we might have to wait a while longer for that after-rain smell and stormy night huddle ups.
According to Facebook weather page ‘It-Temp Madwarna’, this September is set to be different from the ones of previous years in terms of weather patterns and temperatures.
The first change in weather towards the more wintery usually occurs in the beginning of September, very often close to Victory Day (8th September), which was celebrated yesterday.
However, despite the slight decrease in scorching temperatures, the humid air and southerly winds are still engulfing the islands in summery weather, with a rather oppressive level of heat.
‘This is one of the longest summers ever recorded’ the page claimed. ‘However, it seems as though the first inclinations towards autumn weather with storms and cooler temperatures below 30°C will make their way closer to Independence Day (21 September).’
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A petition to build a monument dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II in Malta has been launched. The petition can be found online and has, as of now, gathered 97 signatures. This is very likely to increase, given the connection by the late Queen and the Maltese public.
Launched by Jerome Farrugia, this petition comes after the somber news announced on Thursday by Buckingham palace revealing the tragic death of Queen Elizabeth the Second. Following her death, it was also announced that her son Charles would succeed her to the throne and officially become King Charles the Third.
There already exists a statue dedicated to Queen Victoria situated in the centre of the capital city Valletta. The reason for the petition is stated as: “It is important because this woman gave so much to the world and I think it is our time to show respect and pay her back by honouring her in the form of a statue.”
Queen Elizabeth was Malta’s head of state for 20 years between 1954 and 1974, before Malta became a republic and Sir Anthony Mamo was appointed Malta’s first ever president. The Queen’s links to the Mediterranean island don’t stop there as Malta is the only other country the monarch called home. She lived in a villa in Guardamangia for two years with her husband Prince Phillip.
Her last ever overseas travel was also to Malta back in 2015, when she came to the island in order to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Do you think a statue dedicated to her memory is appropriate in Malta?
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