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Serbia votes on Sunday as student movement challenges VucicWorld
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Serbia votes on Sunday as student movement challenges Vucic

Serbia’s parliamentary election pits Aleksandar Vucic’s bid to become prime minister against a student-led anti-corruption movement and other electoral lists.

October 25, 2026
Serbia sees record election turnout as student movement challenges VucicWorld

Serbia sees record election turnout as student movement challenges Vucic

Turnout reached 67.6% by 7 p.m. in Serbia’s snap parliamentary election, with a student-led movement seeking to end…

October 25, 2026
Al-Attiyah wins Cyprus Rally by 4.63 seconds to claim 21st Middle East titleSports

Al-Attiyah wins Cyprus Rally by 4.63 seconds to claim 21st Middle East title

Nasser Al-Attiyah secured his 10th Cyprus Rally victory ahead of Simos Galatariotis, clinching a 21st Middle East championship…

October 25, 2026
Machado announces return to Venezuela as Trump signals continued backing for RodriguezWorld

Machado announces return to Venezuela as Trump signals continued backing for Rodriguez

Maria Corina Machado said she had returned to Venezuela after nearly a year abroad, while Donald Trump indicated…

October 25, 2026
Drone strikes kill four in Russia’s Belgorod city and nearby village, authorities sayWorld

Drone strikes kill four in Russia’s Belgorod city and nearby village, authorities say

Local authorities reported three deaths and 13 injuries in an overnight strike on Belgorod, followed by one death…

October 25, 2026
Turkey-Libya maritime pact could set precedent against Cyprus, legal expert warnsPolitics

Turkey-Libya maritime pact could set precedent against Cyprus, legal expert warns

Maria Gavouneli says the Turkey-Libya maritime agreement puts pressure on Greece and Cyprus despite having no direct effect…

October 25, 2026
Dakar Rally to leave Saudi Arabia for 2027 over security concernsWorld

Dakar Rally to leave Saudi Arabia for 2027 over security concerns

Organisers say the Dakar Rally will move elsewhere in 2027, with a new venue to be announced shortly…

October 25, 2026
Audi chief defends planned $4 billion Georgia plant announced by TrumpWorld

Audi chief defends planned $4 billion Georgia plant announced by Trump

Audi CEO Gernot Doellner defended the proposed US investment, which still needs Volkswagen supervisory board approval, after appearing…

October 25, 2026
Halloween events across Cyprus feature workshops, markets and village festivalsCulture

Halloween events across Cyprus feature workshops, markets and village festivals

Activities across Cyprus from October 25 include children’s crafts, a murder mystery, a charity bazaar and Halloween celebrations…

October 25, 2026
Government reaffirms commitment to restarting Cyprus settlement talksPolitics

Government reaffirms commitment to restarting Cyprus settlement talks

Officials told separate memorial services on Sunday that reunification and ending the Turkish occupation remain the government’s foremost…

October 25, 2026
Riyadh airport partly reopens as Houthis renew threats and Saudi Arabia intercepts missilesWorld

Riyadh airport partly reopens as Houthis renew threats and Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles

Saudi Arabia reported a partial reopening of Riyadh’s main airport on Sunday as the Houthis renewed threats and…

October 25, 2026