The Malta Independent 11 November 2026, Wednesday
View E-Paper

World News

Pope visit to Panama highlights church ministry to migrants

Monday, 21 January 2019, 07:50 Last update: about 9 years ago

When Pope Francis visits Panama this week, he arrives not only as the first Latin American pontiff to visit Central America but as perhaps the world's most prominent advocate for migrants at a time...

2-for-1: Total lunar eclipse comes with supermoon bonus

Monday, 21 January 2019, 07:46 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The only total lunar eclipse this year and next came with a supermoon bonus. On Sunday night, the moon, Earth and sun lined up to create the eclipse, which was visible throughout North and South...

UK police speak to Prince Philip about not wearing seat-belt

Sunday, 20 January 2019, 17:39 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

British police have spoken with Prince Philip after the husband of Queen Elizabeth II was photographed apparently driving without wearing a seatbelt — just two days after he was involved in a...

May plans next move in Brexit fight as chances rise of delay

Sunday, 20 January 2019, 17:34 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

As Prime Minister Theresa May prepared her next move in Britain's deadlocked Brexit battle, a senior opposition politician said Sunday that it's unlikely the U.K. will leave the European Union as...

Wild week over Brexit leaves British politics in crisis mode

Saturday, 19 January 2019, 10:42 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Britain's Parliament is crumbling - shored up by scaffolding, patched by endless repairs. And after a week of upheaval over Brexit in the House of Commons and angry exchanges on the streets outside,...

  • don't miss