11 h. ago Elderly man seriously injured after trying to cross road during cycle race

A 75-year-old man suffered serious injuries on Saturday after attempting to cross a road in the Larnaca district village of Ormidia while a charity cycle race was ongoing and being hit by an oncoming bicycle, the police said on Sunday. The police said the incident occurred at around 5.30pm. The 75-year-old was taken to the […]

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29 h. ago Three killed in Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv; Ukrainian drones injure two near Moscow

Overnight missile and bomb strikes by Russia on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv left three people dead and 22 hurt, while a Ukrainian drone attack in the Moscow region wounded two people, officials from both countries said separately on Saturday. Russian forces used high-precision long-range weapons and drones to hit designated military targets in Ukraine […]

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29 h. ago Ukraine denies postponing prisoner swaps as Russian strike on Kharkiv kills three

Ukraine denied Russian allegations on Saturday that it had indefinitely postponed prisoner swaps, accusing Moscow of “playing dirty games” after overnight Russian missile and bomb strikes on Kharkiv left three people dead and 22 injured. Separately, Russian officials said a Ukrainian drone attack in the Moscow region wounded two people. At a second round of […]

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51 h. ago Alcaraz returns to French Open final after ailing Musetti retires

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached back-to-back French Open finals after Italian eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti retired with injury while trailing 4-6 7-6(3) 6-0 2-0 on Friday. Alcaraz, who is attempting to become only the third man to retain his Roland Garros title this century after Rafa Nadal and Gustavo Kuerten, will face either world number […]

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51 h. ago Top Cryptocurrencies to invest in now: Ripple (XRP) and these 2 coins are the best buys of June 2025

June 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal month for crypto investors hunting the best cryptocurrency to invest in. Leading the charge is Ripple (XRP) fueled by renewed optimism over regulatory clarity and expanding use cases in cross-border payments. Alongside XRP Cardano (ADA) benefiting from ongoing network upgrades and a growing smart contract ecosystem […]

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53 h. ago In California, does insurance cover injuries from motorcycle accidents?

Motorcycle accidents are a serious concern on California roads. Riders often face injuries that require costly treatment and extended recovery time. Insurance is supposed to provide financial help during those times. But not all riders know what their policies really cover. Some insurance plans include only the basics, which may not be enough after a […]

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54 h. ago Joint operation nets six people smugglers, five irregular migrants

In a joint operation targeting the trafficking of irregular immigrants between the British bases (SBAs) and the Republic, six suspected people smugglers and five undocumented migrants were arrested in the early hours of Thursday while attempting to cross from the north. According to the SBA and the customs and immigration department, the men are all […]

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3 d. ago Military drill simulates warship under fire at Limassol port

A large-scale emergency drill was held on Thursday morning at Limassol port, simulating a warship coming under attack while arriving in Cyprus. The exercise tested the country’s ability to handle a hostile strike, safely unload ammunition and evacuate the injured under combat-like conditions. The scenario, part of the tactical exercise with troops “Nikitis-Demetra 2025,” played […]

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3 d. ago Paphos man arrested after hitting victim with chain in road rage incident

A 39-year-old man from Paphos was arrested Thursday morning after hitting another man with a metal chain after being involved in a road traffic collision. According to the police, the man was driving through the Paphos district village of Chlorakas at around 10pm on Wednesday, when he attempted to overtake another car. However, the two […]

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5 d. ago Five killed in attack on UN food convoy heading to Sudan hunger hot spot, UN says

An attack on a UN food convoy in Sudan overnight killed five people and prevented food deliveries to children and families who face starvation in North Darfur’s al-Fashir, UN agencies said on Tuesday. “Five members of the convoy were killed and several more people were injured. Multiple trucks were burned, and critical humanitarian supplies were […]

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5 d. ago SOFTSWISS wins Eventex Award for Kids Camp: How family support changes employee experience

SOFTSWISS, a global tech company providing software for the iGaming industry, won an Eventex Award 2025 for its Kids Camp in the Corporate Event category. The camp was designed to support employees by engaging their children in a unique, cross-border experience — including participants from Cyprus, Georgia, Germany, and beyond. The recognition places SOFTSWISS alongside […]

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5 d. ago Cycling Community Spirit Shines as INEX Club Charity Ride 2025 Wraps Up in Limassol

Cycling Community Spirit Shines as INEX Club Charity Ride 2025 Wraps Up in Limassol  GlobeNewswire

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6 d. ago Colorado attack suspect on expired visa charged with assault, use of explosives

The suspect in an attack on a pro-Israeli rally in Colorado that injured eight people was being held on Monday on an array of charges, including assault and the use of explosives, in lieu of a $10 million bail, according to official records. The posted list of felony charges against Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, also […]

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6 d. ago ‘Not the police’s job’ to inform authorities of airbag fears

It was outside the police’s remit to inform the road safety council of links between potentially faulty airbags and fatalities on Cyprus’ roads, the police’s traffic department director Charis Evripidou said on Monday. Addressing the committee formed to investigate the history of faulty airbags in Cyprus, he said that when the council is convened, the police […]

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7 d. ago Indonesia quarry collapse kills 19, search continues for victims trapped under rubble

A rock collapse at a quarry at Cirebon in West Java province has killed 19 people, injured eight and there are six still missing, local police said on Sunday. Indonesian search and rescue agency Basarnas said authorities continued their search on Sunday for people trapped in the rubble after the collapse on Friday. Police said […]

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7 d. ago Two dead and 500 arrested in France during PSG win celebrations

More than 500 people were arrested by police during the Champions League final celebrations in France, and two people were reported dead and 192 injured, the interior ministry said as further festivities were planned on Sunday. Wild celebrations erupted across the French capital and beyond on Saturday night after Paris St Germain crushed Italian opponents […]

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7 d. ago Seven killed by bridge blasts in Russian regions bordering Ukraine on eve of peace talks

By Guy Faulconbridge and Lidia Kelly At least seven people were killed and 69 injured when two bridges were blown up in separate Russian regions bordering Ukraine ahead of planned peace talks aimed at ending the three-year-old war in Ukraine, Russian officials said on Sunday. A highway bridge over a railway in the Bryansk region […]

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7 d. ago Seven killed after bridge collapse, train derailment in Russia’s Bryansk region bordering Ukraine

At least seven people were killed and 69 injured when a highway bridge collapsed onto railway tracks, derailing an approaching train in Russia’s Bryansk region that borders Ukraine, Russian authorities said early on Sunday. Russia’s Railways had initially said on the Telegram messaging app that the bridge collapse was the result of an “illegal interference […]

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9 d. ago Cyprus is wary of assisted dying, so what chance for duo euthanasia?

By Antonis Glykis and Christina Avgousti “A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life,” wrote Shakespeare some 400 or so years ago in one of the most sombre love stories ever written. What if it is not only the star-crossed lovers that choose to end their life together? The controversial practice of euthanasia, long a […]

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9 d. ago UK police charge man over Liverpool car collision that hurt dozens

British police charged a 53-year-old man on Thursday after a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans during a victory parade earlier this week, injuring dozens. Paul Doyle, from the West Derby area of Liverpool, was charged with seven offences including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He was arrested […]

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