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July 26, 2026

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Malta is reeling from a tragic boating accident in Ġnejna Bay where a father and his five-year-old son, Gregory and Logan O'Brien, lost their lives after their dinghy was struck by a larger boat. In other court news, John Agius pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and arson charges following a standoff and shootout with police in St Julian's and Ta' Giorni. During the ongoing trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech, testimony revealed that Keith Schembri, former chief of staff to Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, kept a folder of Daphne Caruana Galizia's blog posts in his office. Meanwhile, the country is grappling with widespread power cuts amid a heatwave, which a former ERA CEO attributes to planning failures, and which are causing concerns for local businesses. In political developments, Ivan Falzon, the new CEO of the Labour Party, stated that the party is financially sound despite its debts. Alex Borg, the Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Nationalist Party, defended his party's walk-out during the Equality Bill vote, citing the need for more consultation with NGOs.

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A father, Gregory O'Brien, and his five-year-old son, Logan, died in a tragic boating accident at Ġnejna Bay when their small dinghy was struck by a larger boat.

Times of Malta: Father and son killed in Ġnejna boat tragedy identified

A father and his five-year-old son have been identified as the victims of a fatal boat accident at Ġnejna Bay, where their small dinghy was struck by a larger boat.

Malta Today: Father and son die after boat strikes their dinghy in Gnejna

A father and his five-year-old son tragically died when their dinghy was struck by a boat off Gnejna Bay. The victims had just left an anchored boat before the incident occurred.

The Malta Independent: Father and Son Die After Boat Collision at Gnejna Bay

A 43-year-old man and his five-year-old son from St Paul's Bay died in a maritime accident when their dinghy was struck by a boat off Ġnejna Bay.

Lovin Malta: Gregory O'Brien And His Son Logan Identified As Victims Of Tragic Ġnejna Bay…

Gregory O'Brien and his son Logan have been identified as the victims of a fatal boating accident that occurred at Ġnejna Bay. The incident involved a collision with another boat.

Lovin Malta: Father And Son Die At Sea After Boat Collision

A father and his young son tragically died at sea after their boat was hit by another vessel near Ġnejna.

John Agius has pleaded not guilty to charges including arson and the attempted murder of police officers, stemming from a two-hour standoff and shootout incident in St Julian's and Ta' Giorni.

The Malta Independent: St Julian's Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder

John Agius has pleaded not guilty to charges of arson and attempted homicide after allegedly firing at police officers during a two-hour standoff in St Julian's.

Lovin Malta: John Agius To Appear In Court Over St Julian's Fire And Police Shooting

John Agius is scheduled to appear in court this morning in connection with a fire incident in St. Julian's and a police shooting. This is a developing story.

Times of Malta: Ta' Giorni shooting suspect pleads not guilty

The suspect in a shooting incident in Ta' Giorni has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and is due to be arraigned on Sunday.

Lovin Malta: John Agius Pleads Not Guilty To Attempted Murder And Other Charges

John Agius has pleaded not guilty to charges including the attempted murder of police officers and 11 other offenses stemming from an incident in St. Julian's.

Malta Today: John Agius pleads not guilty over Ta’ Giorni shootout

John Agius has pleaded not guilty to charges of arson and attempted homicide stemming from a shootout in Ta' Giorni.

During the ongoing jury trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech, it was revealed that Keith Schembri, former chief of staff to Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, kept a folder containing Daphne Caruana Galizia's blog posts in his office. Forensic evidence from the search of Schembri's office was also presented to the jury.

Malta Today: Yorgen Fenech trial: Keith Schembri kept folder of Daphne’s blog posts

During the Yorgen Fenech trial, it was revealed that Keith Schembri kept a folder containing Daphne's blog posts in his office at Castille.

The Malta Independent: Fenech Jury Hears Forensic Evidence in Keith Schembri Office Search

During the Yorgen Fenech trial, the jury heard forensic evidence and watched footage of the search conducted at Keith Schembri's office.

Malta is experiencing a significant surge in cooling system sales due to an ongoing heatwave and widespread power blackouts. Restaurant owners in Paceville are considering relocating because of persistent power cut issues, which a former CEO of the Environmental and Resources Authority (ERA) has attributed to planning failures.

Times of Malta: Cooling system sales soar amid heatwave, blackouts

Sales of cooling systems are experiencing a significant surge due to the ongoing heatwave and widespread power blackouts.

Times of Malta: Power cuts may force restaurant owners to leave Malta

Restaurant owners in Paceville are considering relocating due to persistent and unresolved power cut issues.

Malta Today: Power cuts expose planning failure, former ERA CEO says

The former CEO of the Environmental and Resources Authority (ERA) attributes the recent power cuts to a failure in planning, rather than solely to a heatwave.

An eight-year-old boy, Khyl Agius Bonavia, and his mother, Lorraine Bonavia, who were reported missing and sought by the court, have both been located, bringing an end to a weeks-long search and public appeal for information.

Times of Malta: Mother wanted by court and missing son found

A mother who was sought by the court and her eight-year-old son, who was reported missing, have both been located.

The Malta Independent: Police End Search for Missing Mother and Son After They Are Found

A public appeal for a missing mother and her eight-year-old son has concluded after they were located, ending a search that lasted several weeks.

Ivan Falzon, the new CEO of the Labour Party, has stated that despite having debt, the party is in a solid financial position with more assets than liabilities.

The Malta Independent: New Labour Party CEO: 'Party Has More Assets Than Liabilities'

The Labour Party's new CEO, Ivan Falzon, stated that despite having debt, the party is in a solid financial position with more assets than liabilities.

Alex Borg, the Leader of the Opposition, defended the Nationalist Party's walk-out during the vote on the Equality Bill, explaining that the action aimed to give a voice to numerous NGOs that had requested more consultation on the bill.

Malta Today: Alex Borg defends Equality Bill walk-out: ‘It gave voice to the voiceless’

Alex Borg explains his reasoning behind walking out of a session related to the Equality Bill, stating that the action aimed to give a voice to those who were previously unheard.

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