News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldTrump-backed religious heritage event on National Mall draws criticism over faith representation
Washington, United States. A Trump administration-backed celebration of U.S. religious heritage on Sunday is highlighting conservative Christian leaders’ ties to the president as critics say the gathering does not reflect the country’s diverse faith…
WorldCar rams crowd in Modena, injuring eight; driver arrested, police say
Modena, Italy. A man drove a car into a crowd in Modena, injuring at least eight people, four…
WorldUkrainian drone attack kills at least four in Russian regions, with Moscow hit by largest assault in over a year
Moscow, Russia. At least four people were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, including Moscow,…
WorldBulgaria wins Eurovision for first time as boycott over Gaza overshadows final
Sofia, Bulgaria. Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday, in a final overshadowed…
WorldWHO declares DRC-Uganda Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic…
WorldB.C. reports Canadian hantavirus case after MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak
Victoria, Canada. British Columbia officials said one Canadian tested positive for hantavirus after leaving a luxury cruise ship…
WorldRescued humpback whale found dead near Denmark after release from Germany
Copenhagen, Denmark. A humpback whale rescued in Germany and released into the North Sea was found dead near…
WorldUkraine drone attacks kill at least three in wider Moscow region, authorities say
Moscow, Russia. At least three people were killed in an overnight Ukraine drone attack in the wider Moscow…
WorldWes Streeting says he would challenge Keir Starmer in any Labour leadership contest
London, United Kingdom. Former health minister Wes Streeting said he would challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer in any…
WorldFreight train hits bus at Bangkok rail crossing, killing at least eight
Bangkok, Thailand. At least eight people were killed and 32 others injured on Saturday after a freight train…
WorldFrench judge appointed to lead inquiry into Jamal Khashoggi killing, prosecutor says
Paris, France. A French judge has been appointed to lead an inquiry into the killing of journalist Jamal…