News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldEngland and Wales record driest July as heatwaves deepen drought conditions
London, United Kingdom. England and Wales experienced their driest July on record, according to provisional Met Office data released on Monday. Heatwaves have contributed to drought conditions across Wales and around half of England.…
WorldWildfire in western Attica burns more than 130 square kilometres
Athens, Greece. Hundreds of firefighters continued battling a major wildfire in western Attica overnight, focusing on flare-ups across…
WorldDrone attacks kill six in Russia as Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy
Moscow, Russia. Ukrainian overnight drone attacks killed six people and injured nine in Russia, damaging warehouse facilities near…
WorldPeace Council links Israeli withdrawal from Gaza to Hamas disarmament
Jerusalem, Israel. Israeli forces will not fully withdraw from the Gaza Strip until Hamas has completed its disarmament,…
WorldTrump says Iran faces ‘decapitation’ without agreement to end conflict
Washington, United States. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran faced “decapitation” if it did not…
WorldDrone strike kills seven at beach near Russia’s Gelendzhik
Arkhipo Osipovka, Russia. At least seven people, including three children, were killed and more than 40 injured on…
WorldVirginia Beach Police use data platform to address staffing shortfall
Virginia Beach, United States. The Virginia Beach Police Department is using Peregrine Technologies to consolidate information from its…
WorldAung San Suu Kyi meets ICRC representative in Naypyitaw
Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a representative of the International Committee…
WorldTrump says US-Iran talks to begin Monday as Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran would begin on Monday, while declining to set…
WorldCeuta death toll reaches at least 72 after mass crossings from Morocco
Ceuta, Spain. The death toll following Thursday’s mass crossings into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco…
WorldGreek firefighters battle major wildfire northwest of Athens as Kefalonia evacuations ordered
Athens, Greece. Greek firefighters battled on Sunday to contain a major wildfire northwest of Athens that destroyed more…