Malta Health Policy & Governance: The Passports Fund has stopped a €10m health-centre upgrade programme after procurement and compliance concerns, with an internal audit alleging serious irregularities at Birkirkara and Qormi centres. Public Safety at Sea: The Civil Protection Department warned of rough seas after four drowning incidents around Malta left five people injured but no fatalities, urging people to check conditions and avoid risky swims. Digital Health & International Links: Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Ian Borg met Mayo Clinic leaders to discuss AI in clinical practice, digital health and cooperation on complex patient care. Workforce & Skills: A Malta-focused analysis highlights skills mismatches as jobs become more skills-intensive, pointing to slower productivity growth and gaps between what workers have and what the economy needs. Justice & Accountability: Malta’s legal fallout continues after the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case, renewing debate on accountability and juror remuneration. Care & Regulation: Malta’s MaltaPost has lost an appeal over compensation tied to missed delivery targets, with the court rejecting claims including heat-related delivery disruption. Planning & End-of-Life Services: Malta’s Planning Directorate is recommending approval in principle for the first crematorium on protected agricultural land near Addolorata Cemetery, despite environmental and local objections.