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Malta’s deputy prime minister resigns, ends EU Commission bid, as he faces charges in hospital deal

May. 10, 2024 12:50 PM EDT

VALLETTA, Malta (AP) — Malta’s deputy prime minister resigned Friday, and ended his European Commission bid, after he was charged with fraud in a hospital scandal roiling the Mediterranean island nation. In his resignation letter, Chris Fearne denied wrongdoing but said he must...