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Hitman admits to detonating car bomb killing Maltese Journalist

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The man accused of assassinating a journalist is dropping the bomb on who else was involved

George Degiorgio says he would have increased the price to carry out her assassination if he knew more about Daphne Caruana Galizia.

The 53-year-old was killed in 2017 after reporting on corruption and political events in Malta.

Degiorgio says rather than accepting the €150,000 payout he received, he would have gone for €10 million instead.

“For me it was just business. Business as usual.”

George Degiorgio

He has apologised for the reporter’s murder. after he and his co-accused brother previously pleaded not guilty to the murder charges.

Degiorgio brothers accused of murdering Malta journalist

Degiorgio’s confession comes his lawyers tried to secure a pardon in return for testifying about the murder and other alleged crimes involving prominent Maltese figures.

He has offered to testify about the involvement of two former ministers in an armed robbery.

Yorgen Fenech is the man behind Degiorgio and his two accomplices carrying out the hit.

Fenech is one of Malta’s most prominent businessmen, and has strongly protested he is innocent.

His lawyer says “he at no point wanted, actively searched for or sponsored Caruana Galizia’s assassination.”

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The EV transformation expands to legacy vehicles

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This week witnessed another milestone in the automotive industry as the legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen embarked on its electric journey, aligning with global sustainability efforts.

Simultaneously, Toyota and Mazda debuted EV offerings tailored for the booming Chinese market, signalling a strategic shift towards collaboration with advanced Chinese partners.

While the electric G-Wagen promises both eco-friendliness and off-road prowess with its innovative design, questions arise about Japanese automakers’ perceived lag in EV development, countered by the strategic imperative to tap into the rapidly growing Chinese EV market. As automotive icons embrace electrification and traditional players adapt through partnerships, it’s clear that collaboration and innovation will drive the future of mobility.

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The degree dilemma, income shifts, debt, and dream homes

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As individuals face the daunting choice between paying off student debt, saving for a first home deposit, or exploring alternative options like rentvesting, careful consideration of various factors becomes imperative.

 

In the midst of these challenges, a couple in the inner north ingeniously employed a strategy to realise their dream of a larger home while managing HECS debt and affordability hurdles.

Rentvesting emerges as a viable solution for individuals grappling with the burdens of high HECS debt and property affordability issues.

Moreover, the decreasing income premium tied to a university degree is closely intertwined with changing economic dynamics and shifts in the job market, underscoring the need for innovative approaches to education and financial planning in today’s society.

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President Biden signs TikTok bill – what’s next?

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TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the United States.

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that requires TikTok to find a new owner—or face a ban in the United States.

Over the past several months, Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app.

Lawmakers and security experts have long raised concerns that the Chinese government could tap TikTok’s trove of personal data about millions of U.S. users.

TikTok’s CEO said the bill is disappointing and reiterated that the company has committed to challenge it.

David Zhang from China Insider. joins Veronica Dudo to discuss

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