Justin Trudeau calls Canadian general election for 21 October
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a federal election for 21 October
‘Maltese’ Russian oligarch’s €500 million assets frozen by London high court
High Court ruling confirms asset freeze on one of Malta’s most well known of passport buyers
Esteemed Italian director Franco Zeffirelli dies aged 96

Winner of many decorations for his film enterprises, Zeffirelli's legacy...

Winner of many decorations for his film enterprises,...

US releases video it claims shows Iran removing mine from tanker

The US claims the video shows Iran's Revolutionary Guard removing an...

The US claims the video shows Iran's Revolutionary...

Boris Johnson tops first Tory leadership contest ballot

Boris Johnson receives the support of 114 MPs in the first round, outstripping...

Boris Johnson receives the support of 114 MPs in the first...

New Ebola outbreak in DRC is 'truly frightening', says Wellcome Trust director

The head of a major medical research charity has called the latest outbreak of Ebola in central Africa 'truly frightening'.

The head of a major medical research charity has called the...

Russia frees investigative journalist Ivan Golunov after outcry

Ivan Golunov's arrest sparked international outcry over the treatment of...

Ivan Golunov's arrest sparked international outcry over...

One dead in helicopter crash on New York skyscraper

The pilot of the helicopter died after it crash-landed on top of a skyscraper...

The pilot of the helicopter died after it crash-landed on...

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defiant after massive protest

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has said she will not scrap a controversial plan to...

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has said she will not scrap a...

Crazy about ‘Maltese’ Pete: basking in the success of the Maltese-American presidential hopeful

Is the US presidential race going to be upset by the 37-year-old son of a Maltese immigrant? MaltaToday asks election watchers about the media sensation that...

Is the US presidential race going to be upset by the...

Prosecutors insist Pell child sex conviction 'unimpeachable'

Australian prosecutors are arguing that Cardinal George Pell's conviction...

Australian prosecutors are arguing that Cardinal George...

Donald Trump to hold talks with Theresa May amid protests

Donald Trump is to meet Prime Minister Theresa May for 'substantial'...

Donald Trump is to meet Prime Minister Theresa May for...

Pope Francis apologises to Roma for Catholic discrimination

Pope Francis has apologised to the Roma people on behalf of the Catholic Church...

Pope Francis has apologised to the Roma people on behalf of...

World’s smallest surviving premature baby, weighing just 245g, born in the US

The baby was born at 23 weeks and weighed as much as a large apple

The baby was born at 23 weeks and weighed as much as a...

Seven dead and many missing after boat capsizes in Budapest

At least seven people have died and 19 are missing after a boat capsized on the...

At least seven people have died and 19 are missing after a...

Huawei calls on Washington to 'halt illegal action' against the company

A US move to put Huawei on a trade blacklist "sets a dangerous precedent" that will harm billions of consumers, the firm's top legal officer said

A US move to put Huawei on a trade blacklist "sets a...

Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz ousted in no-confidence vote

Austria's parliament has removed Chancellor Sebastian Kurz from office in a...

Austria's parliament has removed Chancellor Sebastian...

Child among three dead in Japan knife attack

A group of schoolchildren waiting for a bus have been attacked by a...

A group of schoolchildren waiting for a bus have been...

UK government may face court action after EU citizens denied vote

People were reportedly turned away from European election polling booths due to...

People were reportedly turned away from European election...

US playing 'dangerous game' in Gulf showdown

Foreign minister slams the US move to shift military hardware to the region,...

Foreign minister slams the US move to shift military...