28 m. ago Israel’s attacks on Iran hint at a bigger ambition: regime change

By Crispian Balmer, Maayan Lubell, Michael Martina and Matt Spetalnick Israel’s surprise attack on Iran had an obvious goal of sharply disrupting Tehran’s nuclear programme and lengthening the time it would need to develop an atomic weapon. But the scale of the attacks, Israel’s choice of targets, and its politicians’ own words suggest another, longer-term ambition: toppling the regime […]

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1 hour ago North ‘MP’ in Iran during missile strikes crosses border into Turkey

A Turkish Cypriot ‘MP’ who had been in Iran when Israeli missile strikes on the country began has made it safely into Turkey after travelling over land into the country. Ahmet Savasan, who belongs to ruling coalition party the UBP, had travelled to Tehran for a health tourism conference, but found himself taking refuge in […]

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1 hour ago Best Crypto to buy before the next rally? Cardano (ADA) meets its match in this DeFi gem

Cardano (ADA) has long been hailed as a “sleeping giant” in the crypto world. Known for its methodical development and academic rigor, it has built a loyal following. But that same cautious pace has also led to missed opportunities and growing impatience among investors. While ADA continues to promise major innovations somewhere down the road, […]

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3 h. ago Christodoulides tells regional leaders of ‘immediate need for de

President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday told leaders of countries in the region of an “immediate need for de-escalation”, amid a deepening conflict between Iran and Israel. He had spoken about the region’s developments during telephone conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the United Arab Emirates’ President Mohamed bin Zayed […]

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4 h. ago Israel’s El Al cancels flights to and from many cities until June 23

Israel’s El Al Airlines has cancelled flights to and from many European cities as well as Tokyo and Moscow until June 23 owing to the conflict between Israel and Iran, it said on Sunday. The Israeli flag carrier said that all flights have been cancelled up to and including June 17, with Israel’s airspace still […]

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4 h. ago Britain’s chancellor minister signals possible support for Israel in Iran conflict

The United Kingdom could potentially support Israel in its conflict with Iran, but the decision to send additional military jets to the Middle East was made mainly to protect British bases and personnel, the country’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, its equivalent of a finance minister, Rachel Reeves said on Sunday. Israel and Iran launched fresh […]

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4 h. ago ‘No room for complacency’ due to ongoing developments, Christodoulides says

There is “no room for complacency” in Cyprus, due to both the unresolved nature of the Cyprus problem and international developments, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday. Speaking at an event in the Troodos mountain village of Spilia to commemorate Eoka, the paramilitary organisation founded with the aim of uniting Cyprus with Greece, he said […]

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4 h. ago Mongolia’s ‘Dragon Prince’ dinosaur was forerunner of T. rex

A newly identified mid-sized dinosaur from Mongolia dubbed the “Dragon Prince” has been identified as a pivotal forerunner of Tyrannosaurus rex in an illuminating discovery that has helped clarify the famous predator’s complicated family history. Named Khankhuuluu mongoliensis (pronounced khan-KOO-loo mon-gol-ee-EN-sis), it lived roughly 86 million years ago during the Cretaceous Period and was an […]

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4 h. ago Tofalides ‘proud’ to represent Cyprus at European Fencing Championships

London-based UK-Cypriot Alex Tofalides is the sole representative of Cyprus at the European Fencing Championships, which begin on Monday, in Genoa, Italy. Tofalides, 32, will compete in the Foil category, which includes 77 participants. The competition will start with preliminary group rounds before moving on to the knockout stage, beginning with the Round of 64. […]

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5 h. ago Cyprus calls for EU foreign affairs council to convene over Middle East conflict

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Sunday called for the European Union’s foreign affairs council, a meeting of the foreign ministers of the bloc’s 27 member states, to convene over the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. According to the Cyprus News Agency, Kombos contacted the EU’s foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas to ask for the […]

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6 h. ago Energy ministry calls on oil traders to show ‘maximum responsibility’

The energy ministry on Sunday called on oil traders to demonstrate the “maximum responsibility” as the conflict in the Middle East sent oil prices soaring over the weekend. Meanwhile, the ministry’s consumer protection service said it is “monitoring wholesale and retail fuel prices on a daily basis”. The ministry said that in the event that […]

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6 h. ago Missiles visible from Cyprus again as Iran and Israel exchange fire

Missiles were visible from Cyprus for the second consecutive night on Saturday night as Iran and Israel again exchanged fire amid an escalating conflict between the two countries. Just as they had been the previous night, Cypriot social media channels were flooded with images in the sky visible from the southeast, with the missiles on […]

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7 h. ago Germany, France and UK ready to hold talks with Iran, German FM says

Germany, France, and the United Kingdom are ready to hold immediate talks with Iran over Tehran’s nuclear programme in an effort to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said. Wadephul, who is on a visit to the Middle East, said he was trying to contribute towards a de-escalation of […]

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7 h. ago Iran does not want conflict with Israel to expand but will defend itself, foreign minister says

Iran does not want its conflict with Israel to expand to neighbouring countries unless the situation is forced, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday, adding its response had been based on self-defence. Araqchi said Tehran had been responding to foreign aggression, and that if this aggression stopped, Iranian reactions would also cease. The foreign […]

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7 h. ago Police to conduct ‘intensive’ operation to weed out drunk drivers

The police are to conduct an “intensive” operation of heightened roadside tests with the aim of clamping down on people driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. During the course of a week starting from Monday, increased numbers of roadside alcohol and drug tests will be carried out, with the police saying their aim […]

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7 h. ago Sea of possibilities: the underwater gardeners restoring marine forests

By involving local communities, EU-funded researchers aim to restore marine ecosystems and turn citizens into ocean stewards. By Michaela Nesvarova Beneath the deep blue waters of Tenerife lies a dramatic seascape shaped by ancient volcanic eruptions. Submerged lava tubes and jagged basalt formations create an underwater world unlike any other. This unique marine environment, just […]

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9 h. ago Tales from the Coffeeshop: Don’t panic, Kyproulla will save the day

I HAVE to say that what is going on in our region is rather scary. From some parts of Kyproulla apparently you could see the missiles flying in the direction of Tel Aviv on Friday night, which acted as a timely reminder of how close the regional pillar of stability and security is to Iran’s […]

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11 h. ago Meta and TikTok challenge tech fees in second highest EU court

Meta Platforms (META.O) and TikTok said a European Union supervisory fee levied on them was disproportionate and based on a flawed methodology as they took their fight with tech regulators to Europe’s second highest court earlier this week. Under the Digital Services Act that became law in 2022, the two companies and 16 others are […]

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12 h. ago Tesla’s public robotaxi rides set for tentative June 22 start, CEO Musk says

Tesla (TSLA.O) tentatively plans to begin offering rides on its self-driving robotaxis to the public on June 22, CEO Elon Musk has said, as investors and fans of the electric vehicle maker eagerly await rollout of the long-promised service. Musk has staked Tesla’s future on self-driving vehicles, pivoting away from plans to build a cheaper […]

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23 h. ago Best Crypto to hold through Q3? TRON (TRX) whales are quietly adding this DeFi contender

While much of the market’s attention remains fixated on established giants like TRON (TRX), smart money appears to be moving silently. In recent weeks, whale wallets known for their early positioning in major DeFi protocols have begun accumulating a full-hyped but fast-emerging DeFi project—Mutuum Finance (MUTM). With over $10.6 million raised in its fifth presale […]

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