News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldSpaceX targets Monday Starship launch after aborted test flight
Washington, United States. SpaceX is targeting Monday for another Starship test launch after an automated abort stopped Thursday’s attempt during engine ignition. The delay coincided with a roughly 6 per cent decline in the…
WorldWildfire in northeastern Spain forces evacuation of more than 1,000 people
Madrid, Spain. Firefighters backed by 30 aircraft struggled on Friday to contain a wildfire in northeastern Spain that…
WorldU.N. talks begin on treaty to strengthen older people’s rights
Geneva, Switzerland. United Nations delegates began talks on a proposed treaty aimed at strengthening the rights of older…
WorldIermolaiev alleges GUR officers were involved in Monaco bomb attack
Monaco, Monaco. Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Iermolaiev, a Cypriot citizen, has accused serving and former officers of Ukraine’s military…
WorldAndy Burnham pledges major shift of power to England’s regions
London, United Kingdom. Andy Burnham, described as Britain’s next prime minister, has made decentralising power a central goal…
WorldAndy Burnham elected Labour leader ahead of becoming UK prime minister
London, United Kingdom. Andy Burnham was elected leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party on Friday, positioning him to…
WorldRussia detains blogger and fines anti-war politician ahead of September election
Moscow, Russia. Russian authorities have detained blogger Ilya Remeslo, who criticised President Vladimir Putin and the war in…
WorldPolish president vetoes cohabitation contract bills
Warsaw, Poland. President Karol Nawrocki vetoed two bills that would have introduced cohabitation contracts for unmarried couples, including…
WorldAndy Burnham set to lead Labour before becoming Britain’s prime minister
London, United Kingdom. Andy Burnham is set to be elected leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party on Friday,…
WorldSeven US aid workers quarantined in Kenya after Congo Ebola deployment
Nairobi, Kenya. Seven American aid workers who responded to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
WorldLandslide in Chongqing buries unknown number of people during evacuation
Chongqing, China. An unknown number of people were buried after a landslide struck Pengshui county in southwestern Chongqing…