News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
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 on Emmanuel Macron after weeks of unrest ahead of next spring's presidential vote.
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,…
WorldTrump Backs Pentagon Chief Hegseth After Democrats Win Congress in Midterms
President Donald Trump said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is doing a very good job, though sources say a…
WorldDrone strike on minibus in Russia’s Belgorod region kills three members of one family
Local authorities say a Ukrainian drone hit a minibus in the Soldatskoye community, killing a man, a woman…
WorldOil falls more than 8% to two-month low after Republicans lose Congress in US midterms
Brent and West Texas Intermediate dropped to their lowest levels since Aug 31 as investors wagered that Democratic…
WorldSerbia Detains Ten Police Officers Over Alleged Abuse of Detainees During Belgrade Protests
Nine serving officers and one former officer were taken into custody over alleged torture of people held during…
WorldAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race after campaign marked by attacks on his Muslim faith
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's US Senate race in Tuesday's midterms after facing attacks from Donald Trump and Republican…