News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldFire reported after explosion on Jbessa gas export pipeline in northeastern Syria
SANA reported that Syria’s Jbessa gas export pipeline was targeted on Thursday, triggering a fire, while a separate fuel pipeline incident caused a gasoline leak.
WorldEbola reaches eighth province in DR Congo as officials report two North Ubangi cases
Two health officials say Ebola has reached North Ubangi, bordering Central African Republic, as the outbreak exceeds 9,000…
WorldHouthi strike on Yemen’s presidential palace kills two guards, officials say
Missiles and drones targeted the presidential compound in Aden, Yemen’s cabinet said, as the Saudi-led coalition reported dozens…
WorldIsrael says Gaza commercial deliveries halted amid merchant dispute with Hamas
Israel attributed the halt to a fee dispute with Hamas, while a Gaza transport official said commercial shipments…
WorldTrump says Fort Hood gunman’s execution will not be livestreamed
Donald Trump said Nidal Hasan’s December 3 execution would not be broadcast online, but victims’ immediate relatives could…
WorldRama refuses to resign as student-led protests turn violent in Tirana
Thousands of protesters clashed with police in Albania’s capital on Thursday over alleged corruption, education costs and a…
WorldBank of England works with banks on recovery plans as AI heightens cyber risks
Deputy governor Sarah Breeden says banks need recovery options if cyber defences fail, while the Bank of England…
WorldFormer DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson jailed for 15 years for child sex offences
Jeffrey Donaldson, 63, received a 15-year prison sentence after convictions for offences against two women committed between 1985…
WorldHarry and Meghan visit Nottingham in first joint public appearance since return to Britain
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Nottingham on Thursday, their first public outing together since moving back…
WorldEU summit exposes divisions over budget, energy prices and trade with China
EU leaders meeting in Brussels faced disputes over spending priorities and rising fuel costs, while Germany rejected a…
WorldUkraine resumes refinery strikes in Russia as Zelenskiy criticises US intelligence withdrawal
Ryazan’s governor reported a refinery fire after a Ukrainian drone attack, as Zelenskiy said Kyiv would no longer…