These are the leading stories in local newspapers this Sunday.

The Sunday Times of Malta reports on the financial compensation given to Paqpaqli crash victims, which is understood to have been disbursed based on the level of injury and on the condition that civil lawsuits are withdrawn.

The newspaper also writes that Pilatus Bank’s licence is set to be withdrawn on Monday, bringing its scandal-stricken history to a close.

The Malta Independent on Sunday quotes PN leader Adrian Delia as insisting that there is “not one thread of racism in me”.

The newspaper also reports on oil smuggling suspect Darren Debono, with his lawyer denying any connection to a €55m seizure and arrest by Italian police last week.

Malta Today reports that top PN members are mulling a “dignified exit” for party leader Adrian Delia.

The newspaper also reports that EU anti-fraud office OLAF has launched a preliminary investigation into MEP David Casa, following allegations published by the newspaper one week ago.

It-Torċa reports that MEP David Casa is being probed by EU anti-fraud office OLAF, following claims that he misused EP funds.

Il-Mument writes that Education Minister Evarist Bartolo is being lined up to replace Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca as president of Malta, with Labour MP Robert Abela poised to take his place in cabinet.

Illum focuses on controversy about an interview aired on X Factor Malta two weeks ago, which prompted condemnation from the government. The participant in question is allegedly contemplating legal action unless he receives an apology for the way events unfolded.

Kulħadd analyses the causes of a 2016 plane crash which cost all five French people aboard their lives.

The newspaper also gives prominence to an analysis of the leadership styles of either party’s leader, with the headline “What a difference!”