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The first UK prime minister to visit in eight years, Starmer has sought business deals and a "strategic partnership" to reset ties strained by decades of tensions.

The first UK prime minister to visit in eight years, Starmer has sought business deals and a "strategic partnership" to reset ties strained by decades of tensions.

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The footage shot on 13 January comes amid rising public uproar over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with many Democrats and protesters calling for federal immigration officers to leave Minnesota.

The footage shot on 13 January comes amid rising public uproar over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with many Democrats and protesters calling for federal immigration officers to leave Minnesota.

39 words35 vocabEurope News
Limassol is actively preparing for the Carnival.

Limassol is actively preparing for the Carnival.

6 words6 vocabCyprus News
Today, six defendants will stand trial in the case of the murder of Stavros Dimosphenous, committed on October 17, 2025, in Limassol.

Today, six defendants will stand trial in the case of the murder of Stavros Dimosphenous, committed on October 17, 2025, in Limassol.

24 words24 vocabCyprus News
The number of flamingos at the Akrotiri salt lake and Lake Makria has decreased from 13,000 in previous years to just 47 this month.

The number of flamingos at the Akrotiri salt lake and Lake Makria has decreased from 13,000 in previous years to just 47 this month.

27 words25 vocabCyprus News
At night, a car parked near the owner's house exploded in the Nicosia area.

At night, a car parked near the owner's house exploded in the Nicosia area.

25 words22 vocabCyprus News
On Thursday, Cyprus will be predominantly cloudy with local showers.

On Thursday, Cyprus will be predominantly cloudy with local showers.

33 words26 vocabCyprus News
The shipping traffic and factories never stop in China’s port city of Ningbo, but the local housing market has crashed and nearby restaurants sit empty.

The shipping traffic and factories never stop in China’s port city of Ningbo, but the local housing market has crashed and nearby restaurants sit empty.

28 words25 vocabUSA News
The plane was flying from the airport in Cúcuta to Ocaña, a municipality surrounded by mountains, but lost communication with traffic control shortly after takeoff.

The plane was flying from the airport in Cúcuta to Ocaña, a municipality surrounded by mountains, but lost communication with traffic control shortly after takeoff.

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The suit argues that the recent dismissals and plans for further cuts violate laws designed to preserve the disaster response agency’s independence and capabilities.

The suit argues that the recent dismissals and plans for further cuts violate laws designed to preserve the disaster response agency’s independence and capabilities.

29 words25 vocabUSA News
When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces.

When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces.

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After decades of conflicts and chaos, Iraq has recently regained a sense of stability but it is struggling with weak economic growth and cannot risk punitive measures by the US.

After decades of conflicts and chaos, Iraq has recently regained a sense of stability but it is struggling with weak economic growth and cannot risk punitive measures by the US.

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Trump said last week he expects more than 50 countries to join, in what appears to challenge the United Nations Security Council's traditional role in international conflict resolution.

Trump said last week he expects more than 50 countries to join, in what appears to challenge the United Nations Security Council's traditional role in international conflict resolution.

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Haiti has been plagued by worsening gang violence since the 2021 assassination of its then-President Jovenel Moïse with gangs controlling around 90% of the capital.

Haiti has been plagued by worsening gang violence since the 2021 assassination of its then-President Jovenel Moïse with gangs controlling around 90% of the capital.

30 words28 vocabEurope News
The World Health Organization has opened a new office in Nicosia.

The World Health Organization has opened a new office in Nicosia.

9 words9 vocabCyprus News
According to environmental movement data, cats that had lived for many years under the supervision of volunteers have disappeared from a supermarket in Cyprus.

According to environmental movement data, cats that had lived for many years under the supervision of volunteers have disappeared from a supermarket in Cyprus.

51 words46 vocabCyprus News
Trilateral talks on Cyprus concluded today without substantial results; however, the UN envoy stated that she is not disappointed and emphasized that progress now depends on whether the leaders will promote confidence-building measures.

Trilateral talks on Cyprus concluded today without substantial results; however, the UN envoy stated that she is not disappointed and emphasized that progress now depends on whether the leaders will promote confidence-building measures.

41 words37 vocabCyprus News
As a result of a nighttime accident in Cyprus, a 30-year-old man had both his legs amputated, and his condition is assessed as critical.

As a result of a nighttime accident in Cyprus, a 30-year-old man had both his legs amputated, and his condition is assessed as critical.

22 words21 vocabCyprus News

In Cyprus, a 45-year-old man will stand trial on 15 charges of possession and production of child pornography, with some of the materials concerning his own underage daughter.

27 words27 vocabCyprus News
European Commissioner Kubilius told Euronews he agrees with NATO's Rutte that the EU relies on the US nuclear protections.

European Commissioner Kubilius told Euronews he agrees with NATO's Rutte that the EU relies on the US nuclear protections.

49 words40 vocabEurope News
The arrests come at a time of heightened regional tensions over fears of a possible US military strike on Iran.

The arrests come at a time of heightened regional tensions over fears of a possible US military strike on Iran.

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"Aris" gave an emotional farewell to the famous Georgian forward Giorgi Kvilitaia.

"Aris" gave an emotional farewell to the famous Georgian forward Giorgi Kvilitaia.

44 words37 vocabCyprus News
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the front of the train appeared to jump off the tracks before coming to a stop, with one car tilted toward the ground.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the front of the train appeared to jump off the tracks before coming to a stop, with one car tilted toward the ground.

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A fire at the five-star hotel Les Grandes Alpes in the French ski resort town forced the evacuation of 270 people.

A fire at the five-star hotel Les Grandes Alpes in the French ski resort town forced the evacuation of 270 people.

24 words23 vocabEurope News
Trump repeatedly threatened to annex the world's largest island, citing its importance for US national security.

Trump repeatedly threatened to annex the world's largest island, citing its importance for US national security.

21 words21 vocabEurope News
A few key necessities are driving dissatisfaction, particularly among the young, our poll finds.

A few key necessities are driving dissatisfaction, particularly among the young, our poll finds.

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According to the prosecutor's office, the mayor of Budapest organised and led a public meeting despite a police injunction, in violation of the law on freedom of association and assembly.

According to the prosecutor's office, the mayor of Budapest organised and led a public meeting despite a police injunction, in violation of the law on freedom of association and assembly.

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The wave of protests in Iran, which broke out on 28 December over the collapse of the rial currency and the rising cost of living, saw between 6,000 and as many as 30,000 people feared killed by the Tehran regime.

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Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown substance during a town hall in Minneapolis after calling for the abolishment of ICE.

Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown substance during a town hall in Minneapolis after calling for the abolishment of ICE.

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In Limassol, during a police operation in 20 premises managed by foreigners, 8 establishments were closed and two people were arrested.

In Limassol, during a police operation in 20 premises managed by foreigners, 8 establishments were closed and two people were arrested.

34 words31 vocabCyprus News
A new tourist project worth 134,000 euros will be implemented in the Paphos area in Kissonerga.

A new tourist project worth 134,000 euros will be implemented in the Paphos area in Kissonerga.

37 words33 vocabCyprus News
Packs of stray dogs continue to attack the farms of Paphos livestock breeders, who are appealing to the authorities for the third time in less than a year to take immediate action.

Packs of stray dogs continue to attack the farms of Paphos livestock breeders, who are appealing to the authorities for the third time in less than a year to take immediate action.

29 words27 vocabCyprus News
“He went out for freedom,” said the cousin of one of those who was killed when Iranian authorities mounted a deadly crackdown on protests across the country.

“He went out for freedom,” said the cousin of one of those who was killed when Iranian authorities mounted a deadly crackdown on protests across the country.

26 words25 vocabUSA News
Plus, the woman who helped make GPS possible.

Plus, the woman who helped make GPS possible.

10 words9 vocabUSA News
Former French senator Joël Guerriau has been sentenced to four years in prison for drugging MP Sandrine Josso with ecstasy, intending to sexually assault her.

Former French senator Joël Guerriau has been sentenced to four years in prison for drugging MP Sandrine Josso with ecstasy, intending to sexually assault her.

27 words26 vocabEurope News
🤯 Me, myself, and AI.

🤯 Me, myself, and AI.

16 words15 vocabCyprus News
Belarus joined Donald Trump's conflict resolution initiative despite concerns over its president's continued crackdown on dissent and support for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Belarus joined Donald Trump's conflict resolution initiative despite concerns over its president's continued crackdown on dissent and support for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

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The Trump administration has unleashed a barrage of attacks on the Federal Reserve, including a criminal investigation into its chair, Jerome H.

The Trump administration has unleashed a barrage of attacks on the Federal Reserve, including a criminal investigation into its chair, Jerome H.

22 words21 vocabUSA News
In an exceptionally strong field, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Michael B.

In an exceptionally strong field, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Michael B.

28 words24 vocabUSA News
Efforts to curtail federal law enforcement tactics began last year, but with the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, Democratic lawmakers are pushing harder.

Efforts to curtail federal law enforcement tactics began last year, but with the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, Democratic lawmakers are pushing harder.

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The Commissioner for Environmental Issues urges people not to litter and to use foam sprays, confetti, and streamers wisely during the carnival celebrations, which will take place in Cyprus from February 12 to 22.

The Commissioner for Environmental Issues urges people not to litter and to use foam sprays, confetti, and streamers wisely during the carnival celebrations, which will take place in Cyprus from February 12 to 22.

39 words36 vocabCyprus News
Her memory was failing, and the $28,000-a-month assisted living facility wouldn’t let her leave.

Her memory was failing, and the $28,000-a-month assisted living facility wouldn’t let her leave.

30 words29 vocabUSA News
Russia launched a barrage of overnight drones at Ukraine, killing at least 12 people across the country.

Russia launched a barrage of overnight drones at Ukraine, killing at least 12 people across the country.

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Italian circus Atmosphere arrived in Limassol.

Italian circus Atmosphere arrived in Limassol.

20 words19 vocabCyprus News
The environmental management of Cyprus has suspended the project to build breakwaters on the coast of Larnaca (from Kiti to the airport).

The environmental management of Cyprus has suspended the project to build breakwaters on the coast of Larnaca (from Kiti to the airport).

41 words34 vocabCyprus News
A serious accident occurred at night on the Paphos - Limassol highway.

A serious accident occurred at night on the Paphos - Limassol highway.

35 words31 vocabCyprus News
The roads in Troodos are open only for vehicles with four-wheel drive or equipped with anti-skid chains.

The roads in Troodos are open only for vehicles with four-wheel drive or equipped with anti-skid chains.

18 words16 vocabCyprus News
On Wednesday in Cyprus, it will be predominantly cloudy with occasional rain and isolated thunderstorms, hail is possible during storms, and snow is expected in high mountainous areas.

On Wednesday in Cyprus, it will be predominantly cloudy with occasional rain and isolated thunderstorms, hail is possible during storms, and snow is expected in high mountainous areas.

44 words34 vocabCyprus News
The demonstration at the TriBeCa hotel followed a similar targeting of a Hilton property in Minneapolis on Sunday.

The demonstration at the TriBeCa hotel followed a similar targeting of a Hilton property in Minneapolis on Sunday.

18 words18 vocabUSA News
The Israeli foreign minister discussed cooperation in energy, defence and tourism.

The Israeli foreign minister discussed cooperation in energy, defence and tourism.

28 words24 vocabEurope News

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