News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldBulgaria wins Eurovision for first time as boycott over Gaza overshadows final
Sofia, Bulgaria. Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday, in a final overshadowed by a five-country boycott over Gaza. Israel finished second after another large haul from the public…
WorldWHO declares DRC-Uganda Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic…
WorldB.C. reports Canadian hantavirus case after MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak
Victoria, Canada. British Columbia officials said one Canadian tested positive for hantavirus after leaving a luxury cruise ship…
WorldRescued humpback whale found dead near Denmark after release from Germany
Copenhagen, Denmark. A humpback whale rescued in Germany and released into the North Sea was found dead near…
WorldUkraine drone attacks kill at least three in wider Moscow region, authorities say
Moscow, Russia. At least three people were killed in an overnight Ukraine drone attack in the wider Moscow…
WorldWes Streeting says he would challenge Keir Starmer in any Labour leadership contest
London, United Kingdom. Former health minister Wes Streeting said he would challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer in any…
WorldFreight train hits bus at Bangkok rail crossing, killing at least eight
Bangkok, Thailand. At least eight people were killed and 32 others injured on Saturday after a freight train…
WorldFrench judge appointed to lead inquiry into Jamal Khashoggi killing, prosecutor says
Paris, France. A French judge has been appointed to lead an inquiry into the killing of journalist Jamal…
WorldLondon sees rival marches on immigration and pro-Palestinian causes as police mount major operation
London, United Kingdom. Tens of thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday in two separate protests,…
WorldIsrael says Hamas military wing chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad killed in Gaza air strike
Gaza, Palestinian territories. Israel’s military said on Saturday it killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the chief of Hamas’ military…
WorldTrain collision sparks fire that engulfs bus in Bangkok, killing at least eight
Bangkok, Thailand. At least eight people were killed and 25 others injured after a train collision triggered a…