News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldMass evacuations as wildfires spread in France and Spain
Bordeaux, France. Tens of thousands of people fled wildfires by road and boat in southwest France on Friday, while Spain declared a national emergency after major blazes merged outside Madrid amid extreme heat and…
WorldSmart glasses return as Meta, Snap and Google expand wearable AI offerings
Nicosia, Cyprus. Smart glasses are returning to the consumer market with improved cameras, longer battery life and artificial…
WorldSpain declares national wildfire emergency as fires force mass evacuations across Europe
Madrid, Spain. Spain declared a national emergency over wildfires for the first time on Friday as extreme heat…
WorldFive killed in shooting incident near Nablus in occupied West Bank
Nablus, Palestinian Territories. Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting incident in the occupied West…
WorldHouthi attacks on Saudi tankers raise fears over Red Sea shipping route
Sana’a, Yemen. Yemen’s Houthi fighters said they struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on Thursday,…
WorldFrance seeks EU assistance as wildfire forces mass evacuations near Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France. France has requested assistance through the European Union’s civil protection mechanism as a major wildfire near…
WorldBangladesh President Shahabuddin to resign amid pressure over Hasina ties
Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin will resign on Friday, his spokesperson said, following pressure linked to his…
WorldBen-Gvir visit to Al-Aqsa compound draws Jordanian and Palestinian condemnation
Jerusalem, Israel. Israeli far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Thursday and praised Jewish…
WorldTrump threatens Iran after Houthi strikes on Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
Jizan, Saudi Arabia. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran and its Houthi allies with “major military punishment” after…
WorldWildfire near Bordeaux forces evacuation of more than 10,000 people
Lège-Cap-Ferret, France. More than 10,000 people were evacuated from homes and campsites near France’s Atlantic coast after a…
WorldEbola deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo surpass 1,000
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 1,000 people have died in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic…