News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldHamas says it dissolved Gaza government body as Israel rejects move as a stunt
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories. Hamas said on Monday it had dissolved its de facto government in Gaza and was ready to hand over to a group of Palestinian technocrats under a U.S.-backed plan for…
WorldUK new car sales rise 11.4% in June as electric vehicles reach record market share
London, United Kingdom. British new car sales rose 11.4% in June from a year earlier to their strongest…
WorldHamas says it dissolved Gaza oversight body and is ready to transfer administration
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories. Hamas said on Monday it had dissolved its de facto government oversight body in…
WorldBritain sanctions Russian institutes and staff over chemical weapons programme
London, United Kingdom. Britain on Monday imposed sanctions on two Russian research institutes and senior staff it said…
WorldItaly stresses transatlantic ties after Trump renews criticism of Meloni
Rome, Italy. Italy’s defence minister on Monday underscored the importance of strong transatlantic relations after U.S. President Donald…
WorldU.N. chief urges global AI rules and child safety safeguards at Geneva dialogue
Geneva, Switzerland. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Monday that artificial intelligence is advancing faster than regulators and…
World25 killed and about 100 injured in prison clashes in Sri Lanka
Negombo, Sri Lanka. Twenty-five people were killed and about 100 injured in clashes between two groups of prisoners…
WorldTehran funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei draws massive crowds
Tehran, Iran. Large crowds marched through Tehran on Monday in a funeral procession for slain leader Ayatollah Ali…
WorldUK says Russian patrol aircraft approached carrier in Norwegian Sea before fighter escort
London, United Kingdom. Britain said a Russian patrol aircraft repeatedly approached HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian…
WorldWildfire in southwestern France forces 10,000 evacuations near Spanish border
Paris, France. A wildfire burning out of control in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of 10,000 people…
WorldRussian missiles and drones hit Kyiv, killing at least nine and damaging residential buildings
Kyiv, Ukraine. Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv early on Monday, killing at least nine people and wounding…