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Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldTyphoon Bavi forces evacuation of more than 260,000 people in Liaoning
Shenyang, China. Typhoon Bavi, the most powerful storm to hit mainland China this year, forced more than 260,000 people to evacuate in northeastern Liaoning province as intense flooding affected the region. Heavy rain was…
WorldFontainebleau forest fire near Paris prompts evacuations and arrests
Fontainebleau, France. Firefighters battled overnight to contain a wildfire in the historic forest of Fontainebleau near Paris, where…
WorldFontainebleau forest fire burns 1,300 hectares as arrests made
Fontainebleau, France. Firefighters worked overnight to contain a wildfire in the historic forest near Paris that had burned…
WorldBangkok pub fire death toll rises to 30 as safety probe begins
Bangkok, Thailand. The death toll from a fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao live music pub…
WorldIran says it targeted U.S. base in Jordan as Jordan reports missile interceptions
Amman, Jordan. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted a U.S. air base in Jordan with ballistic…
WorldDP World considers Fujairah gateway to bypass Strait of Hormuz
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. DP World is reportedly planning a new east coast gateway in the UAE that…
WorldPerson killed in shooting involving ICE agents in Maine, lawmaker says
Biddeford, United States. A person was killed on Monday in a shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
WorldWildfire near Paris closes highway as Spain blaze death toll rises to 13
Fontainebleau, France. A wildfire near the historic Fontainebleau forest forced the closure of a major highway and disrupted…
WorldHouthis accuse Saudi Arabia of strikes on Sanaa airport and vow response
Sanaa, Yemen. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement accused Saudi Arabia on Monday of launching airstrikes against Sanaa International Airport…
WorldCounter-terrorism police lead investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s suspected murder
London, United Kingdom. British counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation into the suspected murder of former government minister…
WorldEuropean Commission, partners launch €883.6 million Gaza recovery initiative
Brussels, Belgium. The European Commission and more than a dozen countries launched the Team Gaza Initiative on Monday,…