Welcome to our live courtroom updates as the trial of Yorgen Fenech over the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia continues into its eighth day.We’re reporting from the law courts in Valletta, where proceedings before Madam Justice Edwina Grima are expected to get underway shortly. The court is due to hear further evidence today, with forensic specialists and emergency responders among the witnesses expected to testify.Refresh for live updates from court08:45am- What happened yesterday?Day seven marked the conclusion of Assistant Commissioner Keith Arnaud’s cross-examination, with the defence continuing its efforts to challenge the police investigation and raise questions about other figures linked to the case, including Keith Schembri and former minister Chris Cardona. The defence also revisited the disappearance of Schembri’s phone, allegations surrounding Melvin Theuma’s phantom government job and other aspects of the investigation.After the defence concluded its questioning, jurors were given the opportunity to put their own questions to Arnaud, focusing on Schembri’s relationship with Theuma, deleted messages, the missing phone and other key pieces of evidence. The afternoon then shifted to forensic testimony, with first responders and experts describing the crime scene and the aftermath of the car bomb that killed Daphne Caruana Galizia.The prosecution is being led by lawyers Godwin Cini, Anthony Vella and Danika Vella from the Office of the Attorney General, assisted by Assistant Police Commissioner Keith Arnaud and Inspector Kurt Zahra. Fenech is represented by lawyers Charles Mercieca, Gianluca Caruana Curran and Giannella de Marco, while the Caruana Galizia family is participating in the proceedings as parte civile, represented by lawyers Therese Comodini Cachia and Jason Azzopardi.We’ll bring you the latest testimony and key developments from inside the courtroom as they happen. Refresh this page for live updates throughout the day.•