News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldIsraeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 16 after ceasefire takes effect
Beirut, Lebanon. Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 16 people on Saturday, according to Lebanese Civil Defence, hours after a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect. Israel said it was responding to projectiles fired…
WorldSpanish judge orders PM Pedro Sanchez’s wife to stand trial and bars her from leaving country
Madrid, Spain. A Spanish judge ruled on Saturday that Begoña Gomez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez,…
WorldUS envoy and Iran foreign minister head to Switzerland as Lebanon ceasefire faces strain
Beirut, Lebanon. US President Donald Trump’s personal envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi were headed…
WorldTrain driver killed and dozens injured in commuter rail collision north of London
London, United Kingdom. A train driver was killed and dozens of people were injured after two commuter services…
WorldIsrael and Hezbollah agree ceasefire in Lebanon, U.S. official says
Beirut, Lebanon. Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday, a U.S. official said, after…
WorldIsrael and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire after sharp escalation in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon. Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire starting at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, according…
WorldMeloni says Trump fabricated G7 photo claim, prompting Italy to cancel U.S. visit
Rome, Italy. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday accused U.S. President Donald Trump of fabricating a story…
WorldAfrican lawmakers pledge new anti-LGBT bills after Ghana conference
Accra, Ghana. Lawmakers from more than a dozen African countries pledged to push new bills restricting LGBT rights…
WorldObama Presidential Center opens in Chicago with former president leading dedication ceremony
Chicago, United States. Former President Barack Obama led thousands of attendees on Thursday at the music-filled grand opening…
WorldMajor events recorded on June 19
London, United Kingdom. Several notable events have taken place on June 19 over the years, spanning literature, espionage,…
WorldUS-Iran talks in Switzerland postponed as uncertainty grows over durability of truce
Bern, Switzerland. Planned talks between US and Iranian negotiators in Switzerland will not take place on Friday, Swiss…