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The Yorgen Fenech murder trial continues to dominate headlines, with significant new testimony from his former family doctor, Adrian Vella. Vella's cross-examination revealed Fenech's alleged threat to implicate others and presented statements that reportedly contradict earlier police accounts and evidence from former Chief of Staff Keith Schembri. In other court news, harrowing details emerged from a police shooting incident, where doctors testified that an injured officer was critically close to death. Meanwhile, Malta also saw the appointment of Julianne Vella as its new United Nations Youth Delegate, and a report confirmed the country's failure to regain its TB-free status for cattle.

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The Yorgen Fenech murder trial entered its 33rd day with the continued cross-examination of his former family doctor, Adrian Vella. Vella recounted details of Fenech's deteriorating mental state, cocaine addiction, and an alleged threat by Fenech stating, 'If I go down, everyone will go down with me.' His testimony is also reported to contradict previous police statements and evidence from former Chief of Staff Keith Schembri.

Times of Malta: Live: Yorgen Fenech's doctor grilled by defence lawyers

Adrian Vella, Yorgen Fenech's doctor, is continuing to answer defense questions in the ongoing trial related to Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder.

The Malta Independent: Live: Yorgen Fenech Jury Trial Enters Day 33

The jury trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech has reached its 33rd day, with the cross-examination of former family doctor Adrian Vella continuing.

The Malta Independent: Doctor Testifies Fenech Said: 'If I Go Down, Everyone Will Go Down With Me'

During the Yorgen Fenech trial, his former family doctor Adrian Vella recounted the businessman's cocaine addiction, deteriorating mental state, and a statement where Fenech allegedly threatened to implicate others.

Malta Today: LIVE | Yorgen Fenech Trial: Adrian Vella to Return to Witness Stand Today for…

The trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech continues with Adrian Vella set to testify again, entering its 33rd day with prosecutors calling more witnesses.

Malta Today: Yorgen Fenech Trial Day 32: Adrian Vella's Testimony Contradicts Previous…

During day 32 of the Yorgen Fenech trial, Adrian Vella's testimony was presented, which reportedly contradicts his earlier police statements and evidence from Keith Schembri.

Court proceedings revealed critical details surrounding a police shooting incident, with testimony from a shot officer and doctors indicating that a colleague was '10 minutes from death.' An inspector also provided details about the negotiations that led to an arrest in the Ta' Giorni police shooting.

Times of Malta: Wrap: Shot officer testifies as court told colleague was '10 minutes from death'

A court heard testimony from a shot officer regarding an incident where his colleague was allegedly close to death.

The Malta Independent: Inspector Details Negotiations in Ta' Giorni Police Shooting

An inspector provided details about the negotiations that led to an arrest in the Ta' Giorni police shooting incident.

Malta Today: Injured Police Officer Was Minutes Away from Death, Doctors Testify

Doctors who saved the life of an injured police officer testified that he was critically close to death.

SOS Malta launched a new round of suicide intervention training across Malta and Gozo. Separately, Gemma Joe's announced it would donate all proceeds from its reopening night to Puttinu Cares, a Maltese charity.

Lovin Malta: Gemma Joe's To Donate Every Cent From Reopening Night To Puttinu Cares

Gemma Joe's will donate all proceeds from their reopening night to Puttinu Cares, a Maltese charity.

Lovin Malta: SOS Malta Launches New Round Of Suicide Intervention Training Across Malta And…

SOS Malta is rolling out a new phase of suicide intervention training in both Malta and Gozo.

A video captured public attention showing a man sitting atop a lamp post in Paceville before climbing down. In other local news, a 20-year-old was jailed after fleeing police on an electric scooter with drugs. Additionally, Malta has not succeeded in re-achieving its TB-free status for cattle.

Lovin Malta: Man Seen Sitting Atop Lamp Post In Paceville Before Climbing Down

A video shows a man sitting on top of a lamp post in Paceville before climbing down, capturing public attention.

Lovin Malta: 20-Year-Old Jailed After Fleeing Police On Electric Scooter With Drugs In…

A 20-year-old individual has been sentenced to jail after a chase involving an electric scooter and drugs in Pembroke.

Malta Today: Malta Fails to Regain TB-Free Status for Its Cows

Malta has not succeeded in re-achieving its TB-free status for cattle, a significant issue for the national herd.

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