Новости за 11.06.2016

A picture posted on Facebook showing a group of Maltese divers posting with what appears to be a dead great white shark has caused uproar. The photo shows three men in wetsuits and another individual posing with the shark.  Diver Shaun Farrell told Times of Malta the photo is more than a year old. "We were in Libya and we found the creature dead as it was washed ashore. We just took photos that I decided to post yesterday to pick on one of my friends.There is nothing more to say... as we then just put it back dead in the sea." The post read... Читать дальше...

Russia stunned England by scoring an injury-time equaliser to force a 1-1 draw in their Euro 2016 Group B match after Roy Hodgson's men had dominated. Denis Glushakov was credited with the goal after the defence were caught napping as Russia launched a long ball into the area. Earlier, Eric Dier curled in a free kick from the edge of the box to put England ahead. England created a glut of chances against lacklustre opponents and Dier's 73rd-minute goal came shortly after keeper Igor Akinfeev did... Читать дальше...

Away from the senseless violence in the Marseille streets, the real battle takes place on the pitch as England face Russia.

Updated 10.30pm with Cardona reaction Chris Cardona will be Labour’s new deputy leader for party affairs after winning the majority of the delegates’ votes today. In a run off with Owen Bonnici, the Economy Minister polled obtained 389 votes or 53.4 per cent of the votes. Dr Bonnici won 339 votes. A total of 737 or the 763 delegates voted in today’s election. Speaking to the media, Dr Cardona said the PL must now focus on building bridges both internally and externally. He said party delegates showed... Читать дальше...

Wales forward Gareth Bale got their Euro 2016 campaign off to a dream start with an early goal and substitute Hal Robson-Kanu struck a late winner as they beat Slovakia 2-1 in the Group B opener. Robson-Kanu fired home from inside the area in the 81st minute following a neat pass by Aaron Ramsey to secure the three points after Bale had put the Welsh in front in the 10th with a free kick that deceived Slovakia keeper Matus Kozacik. Slovakia, who should have scored after five minutes when Marek Hamsik... Читать дальше...

Actor Richard Gere spoke out about the plight of the homeless at a news conference in Rome before a screening of his new film, Time out of Mind, in which the actor disguises himself as a homeless man and is almost unrecognisable. "The thing that heals people is not money and it is not governments. It is people heal people. It is people who care about each other and look each other in the eye, you want to hear their story and people who want to hear your story. And these human connections is what heals us ... Читать дальше...

Updated 7pm: Marseille descended into violent chaos once again as England fans were involved in a third day of fighting. Fist fights and bottle throwing broke out between the supporters and their Russian and French counterparts in Marseille's Old Port. Broken glass lay strewn across the square as the police fired tear gas into the crowds causing them to run. Fans were seen being beaten to the floor and repeatedly kicked in the head. Police water cannon arrived to try to control the fighting as they struggled to hold back the different groups.

Gareth Bale's Wales take on Marek Hamsik's Slovakia in the first match of Group B.

Information on the origin of those buying Maltese passports and becoming citizens of Malta is not being released as it could “prejudice relations with some countries of origin”, the Times of Malta was told. Rejecting yet another request by this newspaper for details under the Freedom of Information Act, Identity Malta gave “relations with the countries of origin” as the reason for such refusal. The Times of Malta asked Identity Malta for information on the number of IIP applicants categorised by... Читать дальше...

Hundreds of people attended the Gay Pride parade in Valletta, which drew all party leaders in a rare show of unified support.  Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, Opposition leader Simon Busuttil, Alternattiva Demokratika chairman Arnold Cassola and Marlene Farrugia, acting leader of the new Democratic Party were in attendance.  They walked along Republic Street, accompanied by party floats and several Gay Pride flags, in a parade led by two macho men riding motorbikes.

Fabian Schaer's early goal earned Switzerland a 1-0 victory over 10-man Albania to move joint top of Euro 2016 Group A. Defender Schaer headed home Xherdan Shaqiri's corner in the fifth minute to give his team the three points a day after hosts France beat Romania 2-1. Albania captain Lorik Cana received the first red card of the tournament when he committed a second bookable offence in the 36th minute for handball. From the resulting free kick, Bletim Dzemaili hit the woodwork. Albania substitute... Читать дальше...

When Enemalta started installing smart electricity meters at illegal boathouses in what used to be one of the most picturesque beaches on the islands – Armier Bay – the government justified the move by saying the aim was to clamp down on electricity theft. There was justified public uproar. Angry critics insisted there was no political will to stop the illegalities and that updating the meters would send a message that wrongs are rewarded rather than penalised. They have been proven right and the... Читать дальше...

Surgeons in Colombia successfully remove a live grenade embedded in the face of a soldier following an accident. Paul Chapman reports.

A residential parking scheme in Sliema would put pressure on workers and businesses in the locality, the General Workers' Union has warned.  While it acknowledged the parking problem in Sliema, the GWU said any introduction of a residential parking scheme should only be done after a holistic study which takes into consideration the "constant economic development" in the locality.  The Sliema council has warned it will file court action against the Ministry of Transport after the locality's residents' parking scheme was stopped. Читать дальше...

All eyes are on the Labour Party headquarters today as delegates choose the party's next deputy leader.  Owen Bonnici and Chris Cardona are facing off in a second round vote to determine who will be the deputy leader for party affairs, after Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi was eliminated in a vote last night. Dr Zrinzo Azzopardi was eliminated after finishing third in the vote, with his 213 votes falling just shy of Dr Bonnici's 224. Dr Cardona won over the most delegates, with his 310 votes making him the favourite for today's second round. Читать дальше...

A 30-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured this morning following a collision with a car in Kalkara.  The police said the incident took place in Triq il-Missjoni Taljana at 11am. The man's Triumph motorbike collided with a Ford Ka, driven by a 24-year-old woman. Both are from Kalkara. An ambulance rushed the man to hospital where he was certified to be suffering from grievous injuries but was not in critical condition. The police are investigating.

Minnows Albania take on Switzerland in the second game from Group A.

Betting odds on a British vote to exit the European Union narrowed today after an opinion poll gave the "Leave" camp a double-digit lead over "Remain." The implied probability of a vote to stay in the EU in a June 23 referendum fell to 70 per cent from 78 per cent earlier this week, according to odds supplied by bookmaker Betfair. It was responding to the publication of an opinion poll by ORB for The Independent newspaper on Friday showing support for "Leave" on 55 percent, versus 45 percent for "Remain". Читать дальше...

Reigning champion Andy Murray will spearhead Britain's challenge for tennis medals at the Rio Olympics after being named alongside his brother Jamie in a four-player squad. Murray, who won a memorable gold at London 2012 after beating Roger Federer in the final, will play singles, doubles with Jamie and likely partner world number 18 Johanna Konta in the mixed doubles in which he was silver medallist in London. Heather Watson has also been selected. Murray, beaten in the French Open final last weekend by Novak Djokovic... Читать дальше...

A consultant involved in the planned Smart City hospital features in the conclusions of an Italian judicial inquiry into the collapse of a Roman hospital in 2012, the Times of Malta has confirmed. Sources close to the Procura di Roma told this newspaper Giovanni Rusciano’s name appears several times in the report on the findings of the inquiry, together with those of another 39 people suspected of being involved in the collapse of the Istituto Dermatologico Italiano (IDI). “Mr Rusciano is named several... Читать дальше...

Lija residents are angry about plans to build a five-storey apartment block in a quiet area currently characterised by low-lying and well spaced-out villas. Residents, with the support of their council, held a press conference on the site, close to the Lija Belvedere this morning, where they said the new development would forever alter the character of the area. “This is like Sliema 40 years ago,” resident Robin Zammit said. “We don’t want another Sliema or Qawra on our hands; we want to keep the... Читать дальше...

The Animal Welfare Department will be taking action against the owner of a bulldog which died after being left bound to a residential door close to the Ħamrun parish church. The government said in a statement the Animal Welfare Department received a report about the dog and when they arrived on scene, the officers noted it was in such a bad condition it could barely breath. The dog died some minutes later as it was being taken to a vet for treatment. Action will be taken once an autopsy is concluded. Читать дальше...

A three-hour nationwide blackout in Kenya was found to have been caused by a monkey, the national power company said. The Kenya Electricity Generation Company said a wandering primate climbed on to the roof of Gitaru Power Station in central Kenya and fell on to a transformer, tripping it. The company said this caused other machines in the station to trip, resulting in the loss of 180MW from the plant, triggering a national blackout. The statement did not say whether the monkey survived. The company... Читать дальше...

A solar-powered airplane finished crossing the United States today, landing in New York City after flying over the Statue of Liberty during its historic attempt to circle the globe. The Solar Impulse 2 arrived at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport at about 4am local time after it took off about five hours earlier from Lehigh Valley International Airport in Pennsylvania. The Swiss team flying the aircraft in a campaign to build support for clean energy technologies hopes eventually to complete its circumnavigation in Abu Dhabi... Читать дальше...

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Drachir with extensive damage, a fictitious developing country with a history of political rivalry and instability, conflict and deteriorating infrastructure, and with existing humanitarian concerns. Several villages are devastated, roads are blocked with landslides in various places, and main town is at risk of flooding from an overfilling river. Obstructive police, restricted communications, logistical complications, refugee management, displaced violent ethnic groups... Читать дальше...