Vincent Muscat declared himself guilty on Tuesday at a pre-trial hearing in Malta over the killing of anti-corruption journalist and blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia. He was promptly jailed for 15 years under a reduced sentence. Galizia was killed in a car bombing near her home village of Bidnija in October 2017. Brothers George and Alfred Degiorgio, also accused of procuring, planting and detonating the bomb, remained silent despite Muscat's plea, "their faces betraying no expression," reported the Times of Malta (TM) newspaper. Marc Sant, the lawyer for Muscat, also identified by TM as il-Kohhu, told the court his client wanted to register an admission. Asked by the judge Edwina Grima, Muscat replied twice: "Guilty." May 2019: Protestors demanding justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia Justice Grima said in jailing Muscat for 15 years she took into account that he had collaborated with police. Vince Muscat has been under arrest since December 2017. The other two … [Read more...] about Malta: Journalist killer jailed for 15 years
B1108 15 range rover
High street favourites that won’t re-open in April as Covid closes iconic chains forever
While there's light at the end of the tunnel for many British businesses after months of lockdown, there's some familiar favourites that will never return to the High Street. Many businesses have been told they could reopen on April 12 if the government reaches its Covid vaccination target, as part of Boris Johnson's plan to get the country out of restrictions. Hairdressers, salons, clothing outlets and many small, local businesses such as florists will be able to trade again after more than three months of closures. But for many towns and communities, the high street will never be the same again as one by one big chains that have been part of Britain's culture have fallen under the pressure of the pandemic. Some struggling brands will return to the high street but others will now operate online-only. Paperchase is closing 27 stores while Jaeger, John Lewis, Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Bonmarché, Hays Travel and Prezzo will reduce their store counts. Sir Philip Green's … [Read more...] about High street favourites that won’t re-open in April as Covid closes iconic chains forever
COVID-19: No exams and teacher-assessed grades ‘as good a compromise as we can come to’, says Boris Johnson
Allowing teachers to award grades to pupils this summer is "as good a compromise as we can come to" following the cancellation of formal exams, Boris Johnson has said. The prime minister described this year's system for awarding A-level and GCSE grades in England - as well as some vocational and technical qualifications - as "durable" and the "right way forward". Live COVID updates from the UK and around the world With the government aiming to avoid a repeat of last year's grades scandal - which saw a moderating algorithm ditched after widespread complaints it unfairly downgraded pupils' grades - teachers have been told to base students' grades on a range of evidence. This includes mock exams, coursework, essays and in-class tests. Advertisement Schools will also have the option of using assessment questions provided by exam boards to help decide what grades to award, although the assessments are not expected to take place under exam … [Read more...] about COVID-19: No exams and teacher-assessed grades ‘as good a compromise as we can come to’, says Boris Johnson
Man mortified after neighbour writes embarrassing note moaning about sex noises
IT'S easy to forget sometimes that your neighbours can hear a lot of what goes on inside your own house or flat. But one man was left mortified after receiving a note from next door asking him to keep the sex noises to a minimum. I. Am. Mortified. pic.twitter.com/K4bTovQYvC — ManBearPissPig (@zef2def) February 24, 2021 The victim of the honest note shared it on Twitter, admitting he felt "mortified" after reading it. The hand-written letter started by addressing the couple, asking if they can "please fix your bed." It continued: "The walls are very thin in this building and we don't really want to know when you are having sex. "This issue concerns new flats. Many thanks in advance! " And signed off with: "Your neighbours." The letter has since gone viral online with many finding it hilarious. One joked: "Runs to the shop to buy oil to fix squeak." While another admitted: "Me and my husband just LAUGHED OUT LOUD." "I'm dead hahaha," added … [Read more...] about Man mortified after neighbour writes embarrassing note moaning about sex noises
Tiger Woods accident latest news – Crash injuries could see golfer hooked on painkiller meds again, friends fear
TIGER Woods’ family worry he may get hooked on painkillers as he recovers from his horrific car crash. A source said the golf icon , who has been in rehab, has a “deep-seated” issue with prescription drugs — and warned a “potentially huge problem” lies ahead. Tiger , 45, suffered serious leg and ankle injuries in the crash near Los Angeles earlier this week. Yesterday US President Barrack Obama sent "prayers" to Tiger Woods, tweeting "Sending my prayers to @TigerWoods and his family tonight—here’s to a speedy recovery for the GOAT of golf. "If we’ve learned anything over the years, it’s to never count Tiger out." It comes as police officials say that the golfer won't face criminal charges, with Deputy Carlos Gonzalez adding: "This remains an accident, an accident is not a crime, they do happen, unfortunately." Asked whether or not any drugs of alcohol tests were done at the scene, Gonzalez said: "The Deputy on the scene assessed the condition of Tiger Woods and … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods accident latest news – Crash injuries could see golfer hooked on painkiller meds again, friends fear