News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldIsrael says it retrieved hostage remains from Gaza as Rafah crossing reopening awaited
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel’s military said on Monday it retrieved and identified the remains of police officer Ran Gvili, described as the last remaining hostage held in Gaza. The military said the remains will be…
WorldHeathrow ends 100 ml liquid limit with full rollout of CT security scanners
London, United Kingdom. London Heathrow has become the world’s largest airport to fully remove the 100 ml liquid…
WorldIsrael says it retrieved remains of last hostage held in Gaza
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel’s military said on Monday it had retrieved and identified the remains of the last remaining…
WorldICC judges rule Duterte fit for pre-trial hearings, set confirmation of charges for Feb. 23
The Hague, Netherlands. Judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is…
WorldIsrael says Rafah crossing to reopen after operation to recover last hostage’s body
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel will reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt for the passage of people only after completing…
WorldAustralia Day rallies draw crowds as “Invasion Day” and anti-immigration protests held in Sydney
Sydney, Australia. Thousands marked Australia Day on Monday by attending “Invasion Day” rallies supporting Indigenous Australians and calling…
WorldWinter storm brings bitter cold, snow and ice across eastern United States
Washington, United States. Tens of millions of Americans faced bitter cold, heavy snow and freezing rain on Monday…
WorldEU gives final approval to ban Russian gas imports by late 2027
Brussels, Belgium. European Union countries gave final approval to a ban on Russian gas imports by late 2027,…
WorldMajor events that occurred on January 26
Nicosia, Cyprus. A number of major events have occurred on January 26 across politics, science, sport and natural…
WorldTrump administration defends fatal shooting of U.S. citizen by immigration agents in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, United States. Trump administration officials defended the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti by federal immigration…
WorldModerna and Merck say mRNA cancer vaccine cut melanoma recurrence or death risk nearly 50% over five years
Nicosia, Cyprus. Moderna and Merck said their personalised mRNA cancer vaccine, used with the immunotherapy drug Keytruda, reduced…