The Malta Independent 8 June 2025, Sunday
View E-Paper

World News

'Game of Thrones,' 'Fleabag' top Emmys, Billy Porter makes history

Monday, 23 September 2019, 08:05 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

"Game of Thrones" resurrected the Iron Throne at Sunday's Emmy ceremony, ruling as top drama on a night of surprises in which "Pose" star Billy Porter made history and the comedy series "Fleabag" led...

EU's Juncker: Irish border controls needed in no-deal Brexit

Sunday, 22 September 2019, 17:13 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The European Union will insist that border controls be put up along the Irish border if Britain leaves the bloc without a deal and the British government will be responsible for that, a top EU...

25 years later, a new generation gets immersed in 'Friends'

Sunday, 22 September 2019, 17:11 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

"Friends" is getting old. Its fans have never been younger. As the sitcom about six twentysomethings marks its 25th anniversary on Sunday, it has spawned a devoted youthful viewership, especially...

Updated: Albania inspects quake damages, over 100 people injured

Sunday, 22 September 2019, 08:10 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Many Albanians in the capital of Tirana and the port city of Durres have not gone back home after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake injured 105 people and damaged hundreds of homes. Authorities say the...

Ex-UK PM Cameron says he sought queen's help in Scots vote

Thursday, 19 September 2019, 14:49 Last update: about 7 years ago

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron acknowledged Thursday that he asked Queen Elizabeth II, who is supposed to remain politically neutral, to help the pro-"remain" side in Scotland's 2014...

Macron: Italy, Malta must know who'll take rescued migrants

Thursday, 19 September 2019, 12:59 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

France's president assured Italy's new government Wednesday night that he is working for a standing arrangement under which European Union nations would take a share of rescued migrants, seeking to...

Trump calls new border wall a 'world-class security system'

Thursday, 19 September 2019, 10:20 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

President Donald Trump signed his name Wednesday on a newly constructed section of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, calling it a "world-class security system" that will be virtually...

  • don't miss