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WorldMusk spends roughly $366 million to support Republicans in 2026 midterms
Elon Musk’s spending on the 2026 midterms includes $276 million since July, as he seeks to keep Congress under Republican control.
SocietyCyprus records EU’s third-lowest child poverty risk rate at 14 per cent
A study published on Monday found that child poverty risk in Cyprus declined between 2019 and 2025, alongside…
WorldCyberattack overheats supermarket fridges across France, causing fires and food losses
Several hundred French stores suffered fires and food losses after hackers raised fridge temperatures to 50 degrees Celsius,…
IncidentsPolice chief orders investigation after teenager escapes custody in Larnaca
An 18-year-old who escaped from a prisoner van at Larnaca district court around noon was caught by bicycle…
IncidentsFather of boys found dead in Xylofagou to remain in custody until November 30 trial
A senior British bases judge dismissed the father’s bail appeal, with his defence citing a legal gap over…
WorldTrump defends Russian diesel deal as bipartisan lawmakers question its legality
Trump defended his diesel agreement with Russia amid bipartisan concerns that it may breach US law, while disputing…
WorldUkraine reports deadly Russian strikes and alleged breach of Trump’s energy ceasefire
Zelenskiy said Russian attacks hit energy sites despite a ceasefire announced by Trump, while Moscow said discussions continued…
SocietyMPs seek action on state care shortcomings as police report serious offences involving children
A parliamentary committee heard reports of serious offences involving children in state care as overcrowding, staffing shortages and…
WorldUkraine reports deadly Russian strikes and breaches of energy ceasefire announced by Trump
Russian attacks killed several people and injured dozens in Ukraine, as Zelenskiy reported breaches of an energy ceasefire…
IncidentsWoman, 81, loses €33,424 in Limassol scam involving message posing as Gesy
Police said an 81-year-old woman lost €33,424 from two bank accounts after following a text message purportedly from…
WorldPKK leaves four northern Iraq camps as disbandment process advances, Turkish sources say
Turkish security sources said PKK militants had left four camps in northern Iraq, marking an initial step towards…