News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldUN rights office calls for stronger oversight of online platforms to protect children
New York, United States. The United Nations Human Rights Office on Friday called for stronger government regulation and oversight of online platforms to better protect children, describing the issue as an urgent priority. Urgent…
WorldBlue Origin New Glenn explodes during launchpad test in setback for Bezos space venture
Washington, United States. Blue Origin’s uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad during a test on Thursday,…
WorldDrone crash on Romanian apartment block injures two during Russian attack on Ukraine
Galati, Romania. A drone crashed onto the roof of a 10-storey apartment block in the southeastern city of…
WorldNetanyahu says he ordered Israeli military to seize more of Gaza
Jerusalem, Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he had directed Israel’s military to take more…
WorldIceland’s parliament backs August 29 referendum on EU accession talks
Reykjavik, Iceland. Iceland’s parliament on Thursday voted in favour of holding an August 29 referendum to begin European…
WorldTrump says Murdoch told him he would ‘handle’ Epstein story, amended lawsuit alleges
Miami, United States. Donald Trump said in a refiled $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal…
WorldAt least 52 guerrillas killed in clashes between rival armed groups in southeastern Colombia
Bogota, Colombia. At least 52 guerrilla fighters were killed in clashes between two rival armed groups competing for…
WorldUnited States and Iran reach outline deal to extend ceasefire pending Trump approval
Washington, United States. The United States and Iran reached an outline agreement on Thursday to extend their ceasefire,…
WorldIsraeli strike hits Beirut suburb as ceasefire with Hezbollah frays
Beirut, Lebanon. An Israeli strike hit a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Thursday, the first strike near…
WorldUkraine to buy 20 Gripen jets as Sweden donates 16 older aircraft
Uppsala, Sweden. Ukraine will buy 20 new Gripen fighter jets and Sweden will donate 16 older-model aircraft next…
WorldIran targets US base in Kuwait after US strikes near Strait of Hormuz
Nicosia, Cyprus. Iran targeted a US air base in Kuwait on Thursday after the United States struck what…