News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldBrazil votes in close Lula-Bolsonaro runoff amid economic concerns and US tensions
Brazilians voted on Sunday as Lula sought a fourth mandate against Flavio Bolsonaro in a race shaped by living costs, crime and disputes over US influence.
WorldNetanyahu faces criticism over cryptocurrency proposal to counter possible sanctions
Israel’s central bank and more than 100 economists challenged Netanyahu’s suggestion that cryptocurrency could help protect the economy…
WorldFrench unions and protest groups urge more rallies and November 5 strike
French unions and protest groups sought further action on Sunday after a major police deployment limited unrest at…
WorldPortuguese police clear Lisbon housing protest camp, arresting 25
Police used batons to disperse a housing protest camp in Lisbon, while a separate operation in Porto led…
WorldNine killed in attack on Greek Orthodox church in Jordan as search for gunmen continues
Gunmen killed nine people and wounded 40 at a church in Jordan’s Karak governorate, prompting King Abdullah to…
WorldSaudi coalition reports missile interceptions as Houthis renew threat to Riyadh airport
The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting drones and missiles on Sunday, while the Houthis threatened Riyadh’s airport as two…
WorldBrazil faces close presidential runoff between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro
Brazilians vote on Sunday in a closely contested runoff shaped by living costs, crime, corruption scandals and tensions…
WorldClashes follow mass protests across France despite expanded security deployment
France’s Interior Ministry reported 410,000 protesters nationwide on Saturday as largely peaceful marches ended in violence in Paris,…
WorldSerbia votes as student movement challenges Vucic in snap parliamentary election
Serbia’s snap parliamentary election pits Aleksandar Vucic against a student-backed movement that emerged from protests following the fatal…
WorldShooting near Florida university leaves 11 with gunshot wounds, one other injured
Authorities said six adults and six juveniles were injured near Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University in Tallahassee on…
WorldFrance protests draw 70,000 officers as unrest eases from previous week
Tens of thousands marched peacefully in Paris on Saturday, while confrontations occurred in several other French cities and…