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Fire severely damages two cars in LimassolIncidents
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Fire severely damages two cars in Limassol

Two cars sustained extensive damage in an early Monday fire in Limassol, police said, with an investigation expected to follow.

October 19, 2026
China’s growth rebounds to 4.5% as exports outpace domestic demandWorld

China’s growth rebounds to 4.5% as exports outpace domestic demand

China’s third-quarter growth exceeded forecasts as exports surged, but weak spending and a prolonged property downturn highlighted widening…

October 19, 2026
Four Canadian soldiers killed in Alberta training-area fire; 19 people critically injuredWorld

Four Canadian soldiers killed in Alberta training-area fire; 19 people critically injured

Officials said a grass fire spread rapidly through a military training area in Alberta, killing four soldiers and…

October 19, 2026
Austrian Airlines flight diverted to Sofia after threat against aircraftWorld

Austrian Airlines flight diverted to Sofia after threat against aircraft

Austrian Airlines said flight OS82 from Tel Aviv to Vienna landed safely in Sofia after a threat, with…

October 19, 2026
Putin proposes Ukraine summit with Trump and Xi, Wall Street Journal reportsWorld

Putin proposes Ukraine summit with Trump and Xi, Wall Street Journal reports

Putin has proposed talks next month with Trump and Xi on ending the Ukraine war on terms favouring…

October 19, 2026
Mostly clear weather on Monday, with temperatures rising through ThursdaySociety

Mostly clear weather on Monday, with temperatures rising through Thursday

Monday will bring mainly clear skies and highs of 25 degrees Celsius inland and along the coast, with…

October 19, 2026
Macron urges calm after widespread unrest in France leaves 2,400 arrestedWorld

Macron urges calm after widespread unrest in France leaves 2,400 arrested

Macron appealed for calm on Sunday after riots across France, while fresh clashes in Paris and Marseille prompted…

October 19, 2026
Gesy adds Mounjaro reimbursement for eligible obesity and diabetes patientsSociety

Gesy adds Mounjaro reimbursement for eligible obesity and diabetes patients

Mounjaro became eligible for Gesy reimbursement on October 15, subject to medical criteria and prior authorisation, with initial…

October 19, 2026
CBC reports at least seven deaths in fire at Canadian military base in AlbertaWorld

CBC reports at least seven deaths in fire at Canadian military base in Alberta

Canadian authorities confirmed deaths and injuries at CFB Wainwright without giving figures, while CBC reported at least seven…

October 18, 2026
Cyprus condemns reported settler attack on diplomats and Catholic representatives in West BankPolitics

Cyprus condemns reported settler attack on diplomats and Catholic representatives in West Bank

Cyprus’s foreign ministry condemned reported settler violence in Taybeh involving European diplomats, Catholic representatives and a French mayor,…

October 18, 2026
Trump backs Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October 27 electionWorld

Trump backs Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October 27 election

Donald Trump endorsed ally Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election as Israel prepares for its first national vote since the…

October 18, 2026