UK National Anthem sung with changed lyrics for first time in 70 years

Sep 10 2022

The lyrics to the UK’s national anthem have officially been changed to ‘God Save the King’ as it was sung for the first time in over 70 years.

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The anthem had read ‘God Save The Queen’ ever since Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne following the death of her father back in 1952.

The lyrics must now reflect her son Charles becoming King Charles III. For many brits, this is the first time that they will hear or song the lyrics in its current form, with previous research showing that around 9 out of 10 people alive today were born during Elizabeth’s reign.

Given that Charles is set to be succeeded by his son William and his grandson George, many are only now coming to the realisation that they may not hear God Save The Queen sung again throughout their lifetime.

The lyrics currently read:

God save our gracious King!
Long live our noble King!
God save the King!
Send him victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us,
God save the King.

Depending one the gender of the monarch, the words ‘King’ and ‘Queen’ are changed, as are the pronouns used in the song.

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Around $349 billion to reconstruct Ukraine post invasion

Sep 10 2022

According to a report issued Friday, rebuilding Ukraine following the Russian invasion will cost an estimated $349 billion. This figure, which is only set to increase as the war persists, is 1.5 times the size of the Ukrainian economy.

According to the joint assessment by the government of Ukraine, the European Commission and the World Bank, the physical damage alone inflicted since the start of the war on February 1st through to June 1st totalled $97 billion.

Over the next 36 months, the report estimates that around $105 billion will be needed to address urgent needs such as restoring education and health systems as well as infrastructure, whilst also preparing for the upcoming winter by restoring heating and energy to homes.

Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that only for the first stage and rapid recover, around $17 billion is needed. Out of these, Ukraine needs $3.4 billion this year already.

The G7 and the European Union have already contributed $39 billion, with EU commission president Ursula Von der Leyen saying that the EU has mobilised €10 billion in financing humanitarian, emergency and military assistance, with another €5 billion in the pipeline.

The World Bank’s regional Vice President for Europe and Central Asia said that “the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to exact a terrible toll, from significant civilian casualties and the displacement of millions of people to the widespread destruction of homes, businesses, social institutions, and economic activity.”

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Two men seriously injured after motorcycle accident

Sep 10 2022

Earlier today, at around 0430hrs, police were informed that a traffic accident had occurred in Triq tal-Balal, San Gwann.

District Police convened immediately on site and through preliminary investigations found that a 30-year-old man from Nepal and another man whose identity is not yet known suffered grievous injuries after the Kymco Agility motorcycle which they were on crashed into a roundabout.

A medical team was called immediately on site, with an ambulance taking both men to Mater Dei. They were later certified as having suffered grievous injuries.

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Triple Your Chance To Win Tuesday’s €143m EuroMillions Rollover

Sep 10 2022

Malta is set to be swept up in a wave of EuroMillions excitement, as the upcoming €143,000,000 draw will be one of the largest ever. No one matched all 5 designated numbers [17, 23, 24, 26, 27] and stars [4,9] yesterday, so a huge jackpot is now waiting to be won this Tuesday.

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That’s because Lottoland is giving all new customers the chance to turn €3 into €143,000,000 with three bets.

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The Draw takes place this Tuesday 13th September at 9pm.

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So give yourself 3 shots at winning for the price of one (€3) and you could wrap up your summer in style, with this exclusive offer.

Goodluck Malta!

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