News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldHeat wave disrupts U.S. Fourth of July events as temperatures strain power systems
Washington, United States. A dangerous heat wave disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across parts of the central and eastern United States on Friday, prompting officials to cancel or postpone parades, concerts and fireworks displays.…
WorldPope Leo marks U.S. anniversary with appeal to protect immigrants during Lampedusa visit
Lampedusa, Italy. Pope Leo marked the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on Saturday by urging Americans to welcome…
WorldNATO leaders to meet in Ankara as Europe seeks to show stronger defence commitment
Ankara, Turkey. NATO leaders will gather in Ankara next Tuesday and Wednesday as European members seek to move…
WorldKeir Starmer says next UK leader must match his focus on diplomacy and global crises
London, United Kingdom. Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his successor would have to devote as much time…
WorldVenezuela earthquake death toll rises to at least 2,645, authorities say
Caracas, Venezuela. The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week has risen to at…
WorldUkraine expands long-range strikes into Russia as attacks hit refineries, factories and military sites
Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine appears to be gaining an advantage in its war with Russia, with an analysis cited…
WorldHouthis say they confronted Saudi warplanes over Iranian aircraft landing in Sanaa
Sanaa, Yemen. Yemen’s Houthis said on Friday that their forces confronted Saudi “warplanes” that they said tried to…
WorldPoland says Ukraine seeks to ease tensions amid dispute over wartime history
Warsaw, Poland. Poland’s prime minister said on Friday that Ukraine was looking for ways to lower tensions with…
WorldFrance top court says children born through foreign surrogacy must be recognised
Paris, France. France’s top court ruled on Friday that children born through surrogacy abroad should be recognised in…
WorldNATO leaders to reaffirm Article 5 commitment and back Ukraine aid at Ankara summit
Ankara, Turkey. NATO leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, are set to reaffirm an “ironclad commitment” to collective…
WorldKyiv mourns victims as rescuers search rubble after deadliest attack on city this year
Kyiv, Ukraine. Rescuers searched through rubble in Kyiv on Friday as the city observed a day of mourning,…