Courtroom Focus: Yorgen Fenech’s Daphne Caruana Galizia trial is in its third day in Valletta, with prosecutors laying out the alleged plot chronology and leading investigator Keith Arnaud set to testify as the case moves deeper into evidence before Madam Justice Edwina Grima. Justice & Accountability: The prosecution says Fenech “wanted, ordered, and paid” for the 2017 murder, alleging €150,000 cash payments via middleman Melvin Theuma to the Degiorgios, with the bomb attack carried out outside Caruana Galizia’s Bidnija home. Public Safety & Security: Malta’s Ministry for Defence has taken delivery of a refurbished patrol boat, Al-Kifah, to boost maritime security and readiness. Local Governance & Labour: Police have closed an investigation into the GWU Transport, Maritime and Aviation Section Secretary after a complaint linked to an Electoral Commission report, with the union saying no wrongdoing was found. Social Policy: Prime Minister Robert Abela outlines “first 100 days” priorities, including swimming lessons for children and aftercare support for young people leaving residential care at 18. Tourism Watch: A Deloitte Malta survey presented at the MHRA Hospitality Forum reports more arrivals and guest nights in Q1 2026, but shorter stays and lower average spend. Health Alerts: Malta and Moldova report separate food poisoning outbreaks, with Maltese authorities investigating a workplace incident. Summer Policing: LESA Beach Patrols return from 4 July to 30 August, with Community Officers stationed across major beaches.