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The high-profile Yorgen Fenech murder trial entered its 44th day, with defense lawyers continuing their cross-examination of Inspector Kurt Zahra. The defense scrutinised the police's investigation into Keith Schembri, particularly the delay in searching his former office and the fact that he was never considered a murder suspect, despite allegations from Melvin Theuma, the self-confessed middleman. In a separate development, a serious traffic accident involving a prison van and a truck on Ħal Far road in Birżebbuġa resulted in six individuals being hospitalised. Additionally, a car crash on Diċembru 13 Road in Marsa caused significant rush-hour traffic delays across the area. Meanwhile, Lovin Malta celebrated its 10th anniversary, reporting 208 million monthly views and 800,000 followers. Chris Fearne, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, also defended Malta's stance on Palestine during an interview with Al Jazeera.

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The Yorgen Fenech murder trial continued for its 44th day, with the defense extensively cross-examining Inspector Kurt Zahra. The questioning focused on the police's handling of former chief of staff Keith Schembri, specifically the delay in searching his office after his arrest and the police's stance that he was never considered a murder suspect, despite claims by middleman Melvin Theuma implicating Yorgen Fenech as the mastermind. Jurors' tablets were also retrieved due to concerns about…

Times of Malta: Live blog: Yorgen Fenech trial enters day 44

The Yorgen Fenech trial enters its 44th day, with prosecution witnesses expected to be completed today. This is a significant ongoing legal case in Malta.

The Malta Independent: Live: Yorgen Fenech trial - Defence continues cross-examining police inspector

The trial of Yorgen Fenech continues with the defense expected to continue cross-examining police inspector Kurt Zahra, who testified the previous day.

Malta Today: LIVE | Yorgen Fenech Trial: Defence Continues Cross-Examining Police Inspector

The defence is continuing its cross-examination of police inspector Kurt Zahra in the Yorgen Fenech trial, probing the investigation into Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder and Keith Schembri's involvement.

The Malta Independent: Schembri was never considered a suspect in Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder…

During the Yorgen Fenech trial, Inspector Kurt Zahra resumed his testimony, and it was revealed that Schembri was never considered a suspect in Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder.

Malta Today: Yorgen Fenech Trial: Jurors' Tablets Pulled After Defence Warning

Jurors' tablets were retrieved during the Yorgen Fenech trial after the defence expressed concern that they might be exposed to external news headlines.

Lovin Malta: Inspector Kurt Zahra Scrutinised Over Schembri Police Searches

Inspector Kurt Zahra is being scrutinised by the defence in relation to police searches concerning Schembri.

A serious collision involving a prison van and a truck on Ħal Far road in Birżebbuġa led to six individuals being hospitalised. Separately, a car crash on Diċembru 13 Road in Marsa caused significant traffic congestion and delays during rush hour.

Lovin Malta: Six Hospitalised Following Crash Involving Prison Van In Birzebbuga

A collision involving a prison van in Birżebbuġa has resulted in six individuals being hospitalized.

The Malta Independent: Marsa accident causing traffic mayhem in area

A traffic accident on 13 December Road in Marsa has caused significant traffic congestion throughout the area, impacting multiple routes.

Times of Malta: Car crash on Diċembru 13 Road causes rush-hour delays

A car crash on Diċembru 13 Road has led to significant traffic delays during rush hour in Marsa.

Times of Malta: Six hospitalised as prison van, truck crash on Ħal Far road

A serious accident involving a prison van and a truck on Ħal Far road has resulted in six hospitalisations.

Malta Today: Six Hospitalised Following Crash Involving Prison Van on Ħal Far Road

A serious traffic accident involving a prison van on Ħal Far Road has resulted in six hospitalisations.

A 74-year-old suspect in a St. Julian's shooting has admitted to firing in the direction of police officers, claiming self-defense and that he warned them.

The Malta Independent: ‘I will defend myself’: St Julian’s shooting suspect admits firing at police…

A 74-year-old suspect in a St. Julian's shooting has admitted to firing in the direction of police officers, claiming he warned them and felt he needed to defend himself.

Researchers are advocating for the price of water in Malta to be set at a level that covers its full cost of recovery.

Malta Today: Price of Water Should Reflect Full-Cost Recovery, Researchers Say

Researchers are advocating for the price of water in Malta to be set at a level that covers its full cost of recovery.

Chris Fearne, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, defended Malta's position on Palestine during an interview with Al Jazeera.

Lovin Malta: Watch: Fearne Pushes Back On Palestine Criticism In Al Jazeera Interview

Chris Fearne defends Malta's position on Palestine in an interview with Al Jazeera.

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