News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldTrump says ceasefire holds after U.S.-Iran clash in Strait of Hormuz and renewed UAE attack
Washington, United States. U.S. and Iranian forces clashed in the Gulf and the United Arab Emirates came under renewed attack, but President Donald Trump said a ceasefire was still holding despite the flare-up. Clashes…
WorldHostage situation reported at savings bank branch in Sinzig, German police say
Sinzig, Germany. German police said on Friday that several people, including a cash transport driver, had been taken…
WorldWhite House condemns Mark Hamill over AI image depicting Trump in grave
Washington, United States. The White House criticized actor Mark Hamill after an AI-generated image depicting U.S. President Donald…
WorldDavid Attenborough to celebrate 100th birthday after decades of wildlife filmmaking
London, United Kingdom. British broadcaster and natural historian David Attenborough will celebrate his 100th birthday on Friday after…
WorldStarmer’s Labour suffers early losses in UK local and devolved elections as Reform UK gains
London, United Kingdom. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffered heavy early losses in elections on Friday, signalling voter…
WorldUAE says air defences engaged Iranian missile and drone threats amid US-Iran ceasefire strains
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates said early on Friday that its air defences were…
WorldTrump sets July 4 deadline for EU to meet trade deal terms or face higher U.S. tariffs
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a “great call” with European Commission President Ursula…
WorldKremlin says extra security measures in place for Putin ahead of May 9 Victory Day events
Moscow, Russia. The Kremlin said additional security measures are being put in place for President Vladimir Putin and…
WorldJudge unseals purported Epstein suicide note filed in ex-cellmate’s criminal case
New York, United States. A federal judge has released a document described as a suicide note purportedly written…
WorldIsraeli strike kills son of Hamas negotiator as Gaza truce talks continue in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt. A senior Hamas official said an Israeli air strike killed the son of Hamas chief negotiator…
WorldUK local and regional elections test Starmer as Reform UK and Greens gain ground
London, United Kingdom. Millions of British voters cast their ballots on Thursday in local and regional elections expected…