News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldBritish police charge Greek national over alleged work for foreign intelligence service
London, United Kingdom. British police have charged a Greek national with assisting a foreign intelligence service, believed to be Iran’s, in connection with the targeting of a journalist working for the London-based broadcaster Iran…
WorldUnicef says 77 children killed or injured in Lebanon in past week as strikes continue
Beirut, Lebanon. The UN children’s agency said on Friday that an average of 11 children have been killed…
WorldKenya arrests eight students after school fire kills 16 girls
Gilgil, Kenya. Kenyan authorities have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson over a fire at a girls’…
WorldIran says it wants actions, not words, as US weighs possible ceasefire deal
Washington, United States. Iran said on Friday it wanted actions rather than words from the United States after…
WorldWHO reports 906 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo as outbreak continues in Uganda
Geneva, Switzerland. The World Health Organisation said on Friday that there were 906 suspected cases of Ebola in…
WorldPoland’s president seeks review of Zelenskiy honour after dispute over Ukrainian unit name
Warsaw, Poland. Poland’s president said on Friday he wanted a state body to discuss stripping Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
WorldNATO condemns Russia after Romanian apartment block hit in drone incident
Brussels, Belgium. NATO accused Moscow on Friday of reckless behaviour and pledged to defend every inch of allied…
WorldLebanon sees 77 children killed or injured in a week as strikes continue despite ceasefire
Beirut, Lebanon. An average of 11 children have been killed or injured every 24 hours in Lebanon in…
WorldFrance refers alleged abuse of flotilla activists to prosecutor
Paris, France. France has asked for the public prosecutor to investigate the treatment of French nationals who were…
WorldUS and Iran Reportedly Reach Deal to Extend Ceasefire and Ease Strait of Hormuz Restrictions
Washington, United States. The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to extend their ceasefire by 60…
WorldIsrael says UN added it to sexual violence blacklist alongside Hamas
New York, United States. Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations said on Thursday that the country had been…