News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldTurkey eases customs restrictions on Armenia, moving closer to direct trade links
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey lifted some customs restrictions on Armenia on Wednesday, allowing certain shipments to list Armenia or Turkey as their destination or origin and signalling further normalisation after decades of strained ties. Customs…
WorldMbappe and Bardella clash again over France’s 2027 election and National Rally prospects
Paris, France. A public quarrel between Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe and National Rally (RN) chairman Jordan Bardella…
WorldReform UK says it is in talks with watchdog after report Farage under investigation over undeclared gift
London, United Kingdom. Reform UK said it was talking to the parliamentary watchdog after a report that its…
WorldIsraeli strikes on vehicles in Lebanon kill 12, health ministry says
Beirut, Lebanon. Lebanon’s health ministry said 12 people were killed on Wednesday in a series of Israeli strikes…
WorldItaly and Spain report negative tests for people monitored for possible hantavirus infection
Rome, Italy. Health ministries in Italy and Spain said 17 people under observation for possible hantavirus infection have…
WorldSaudi Arabia launched unpublicized retaliatory airstrikes on Iran, officials say
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized airstrikes on Iran in late March in retaliation for attacks…
WorldReform UK in talks with parliamentary watchdog over report on Farage donation declaration
London, United Kingdom. Reform UK said it is in talks with Britain’s parliamentary watchdog after a report that…
WorldGunshots reported at Philippine Senate amid attempt to arrest senator wanted by ICC
Manila, Philippines. Gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday as chaos erupted around an attempt to…
WorldGunshots reported at Philippine Senate as people told to take cover
Manila, Philippines. Gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday, a Reuters witness reported, with people inside…
WorldToronto offers football-themed free condoms ahead of World Cup visitor surge
Toronto, Canada. As the city prepares for the World Cup, Toronto Public Health is offering free football-inspired condoms…
WorldIsrael steps up strikes in Gaza as officials cite Hamas rebuilding despite ceasefire
Gaza, Palestinian territories. Israel has escalated attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting joint bombing with…