News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaults at London’s Southwark Crown Court
A London jury convicted the comedian and actor of one rape and three sexual assaults, while acquitting him on three other counts, and he will be sentenced on Monday.
WorldEurope’s far right distances itself from Trump after Democratic midterm win
After the Democrats won the US midterm elections, far-right leaders in France, Germany and Italy are moving away…
WorldFrench riot police use tear gas on Lyon protesters as nationwide strike challenges Macron
Riot police fired tear gas at protesters in Lyon as demonstrations and a public-sector strike swept France, adding…
WorldNetanyahu Weakens in Israel Deadlock as Ultra-Orthodox Party Backs No One and Arab Party Endorses Eisenkot
Benjamin Netanyahu's bid to remain Israeli prime minister lost ground after United Torah Judaism declined to name a…
WorldErdogan Says He Wants to Speak to Putin About Ukraine Peace Efforts After Talks With Zelenskiy
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he wants to call Vladimir Putin about efforts to halt the Ukraine conflict,…
WorldFrench Unions and Students March Nationwide in New Challenge to President Macron
Flag-waving marchers took to the streets of French cities and public-sector staff stopped work on Thursday, adding pressure…
WorldTanker hit by two unidentified projectiles off Qatar, UKMTO says
The UKMTO said a tanker was struck by two unidentified projectiles about 50 nautical miles north of Madinat…
WorldDublin-Rome Flight Diverted to French Airbase After Bomb Alert
An Airbus A320 traveling from Dublin to Rome was redirected to the Evreux airbase in France after a…
WorldDemocrats Win House and Senate as US Voters Elect Historic Slate of Candidates
Democrats took both chambers of Congress and several key statewide races on Tuesday, with a number of women…
WorldDemocratic Congress expected to rein in Trump’s foreign policy after midterm election wins
After winning both chambers of Congress, Democrats are expected to use spending and oversight powers to limit President…
WorldFrance Braces for Mass Protests and Strikes as Macron Faces New Test
Hundreds of thousands are expected to demonstrate across France and public sector staff to walk out on Thursday,…