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The resettlement agreement faced a string of legal challenges, culminating in a November 2023 ruling by the UK Supreme Court that it was illegal under international law.

The resettlement agreement faced a string of legal challenges, culminating in a November 2023 ruling by the UK Supreme Court that it was illegal under international law.

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The incident comes after angry protests erupted in Minneapolis after the fatal shooting by immigration agents of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti on Saturday.

The incident comes after angry protests erupted in Minneapolis after the fatal shooting by immigration agents of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti on Saturday.

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The bridge has suffered two further major attacks in 2023 and 2025, both carried out by Ukrainian forces as they push back against Russia’s full-scale invasion.

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Presiding Judge René Melaard called the case “exceptionally serious” because of both the nature and scope of the crimes.

Presiding Judge René Melaard called the case “exceptionally serious” because of both the nature and scope of the crimes.

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The rampage of the elements in Paphos.

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Criminals, by sending a fake email, managed to swindle more than 120,000 euros from a company in Nicosia.

Criminals, by sending a fake email, managed to swindle more than 120,000 euros from a company in Nicosia.

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A 24-year-old woman was sentenced to 6 years in prison for importing 890 grams of cocaine to Cyprus.

A 24-year-old woman was sentenced to 6 years in prison for importing 890 grams of cocaine to Cyprus.

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Cypriot blogger and Member of the European Parliament, Fidiis Panayiotou, apologized after calling Paralympic athletes with intellectual disabilities 'crazy' in his podcast featuring Paralympian Loizos Chrysanthou.

Cypriot blogger and Member of the European Parliament, Fidiis Panayiotou, apologized after calling Paralympic athletes with intellectual disabilities 'crazy' in his podcast featuring Paralympian Loizos Chrysanthou.

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In Cyprus, discussions are underway on the expansion of the desalination plant in Kouklia and the installation of an additional mobile plant in Polis Chrysochous.

In Cyprus, discussions are underway on the expansion of the desalination plant in Kouklia and the installation of an additional mobile plant in Polis Chrysochous.

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed across the world on 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the most notorious of the Nazi death camps.

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Amid cancellations and turmoil, the National Symphony Orchestra is planning to stay.

Amid cancellations and turmoil, the National Symphony Orchestra is planning to stay.

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The Doomsday Clock moved to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest ever, due to rising threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and disinformation.

The Doomsday Clock moved to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest ever, due to rising threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and disinformation.

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The settlement means TikTok will avoid a trial where plaintiffs had planned to argue that social media platforms are inherently defective and subject to personal injury liability.

The settlement means TikTok will avoid a trial where plaintiffs had planned to argue that social media platforms are inherently defective and subject to personal injury liability.

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The crash, which killed 45 people and injured more than 150 earlier this month in southern Spain, was the nation's deadliest rail disaster since 2013.

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On Holocaust Remembrance Day, the victims of the Nazi regime are commemorated throughout Germany.

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, the victims of the Nazi regime are commemorated throughout Germany.

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Citing images of ICE agents that have dominated coverage of unrest in Minneapolis, Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala said that ICE would not be welcome in his city.

Citing images of ICE agents that have dominated coverage of unrest in Minneapolis, Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala said that ICE would not be welcome in his city.

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Additional layers of review ordered by Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, have slowed assistance to disaster-struck communities.

Additional layers of review ordered by Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, have slowed assistance to disaster-struck communities.

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Analysts agree Iran's regime decided on mass killings to survive protests driven by economic collapse, with clear orders for lethal force against unarmed demonstrators.

Analysts agree Iran's regime decided on mass killings to survive protests driven by economic collapse, with clear orders for lethal force against unarmed demonstrators.

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Greg Bovino, the senior Border Patrol official behind President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown across the US, has risen in prominence in recent weeks after escalated enforcement and mass deportation initiatives.

Greg Bovino, the senior Border Patrol official behind President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown across the US, has risen in prominence in recent weeks after escalated enforcement and mass deportation initiatives.

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Casualty estimates from Iran's protest crackdown range from 3,100 to over 30,000, with verification hampered by an internet shutdown.

Casualty estimates from Iran's protest crackdown range from 3,100 to over 30,000, with verification hampered by an internet shutdown.

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Police are searching for members of the far-left "Vulkangruppe" or Volcano Group, which claimed responsibility for the blackout in early January.

Police are searching for members of the far-left "Vulkangruppe" or Volcano Group, which claimed responsibility for the blackout in early January.

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In Larnaca, the issue of school overcrowding is being discussed.

In Larnaca, the issue of school overcrowding is being discussed.

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About 6.

About 6.

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According to the audit service report, five hotels in Ayia Napa are paying the state less rent than they should, given their income and the cost of the land on which they are located.

According to the audit service report, five hotels in Ayia Napa are paying the state less rent than they should, given their income and the cost of the land on which they are located.

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Two well-known businessmen are accused of trying to persuade a witness to change testimony about a shooting that took place in Larnaca on January 17.

Two well-known businessmen are accused of trying to persuade a witness to change testimony about a shooting that took place in Larnaca on January 17.

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The meteorological service has issued a 'yellow' warning for rains and thunderstorms expected in Cyprus from 18:00 Tuesday to 8:00 Wednesday.

The meteorological service has issued a 'yellow' warning for rains and thunderstorms expected in Cyprus from 18:00 Tuesday to 8:00 Wednesday.

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Plus, Mamdani’s snowstorm recommendation.

Plus, Mamdani’s snowstorm recommendation.

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Lorry drivers from four Western Balkan countries blocked more than 20 EU border crossings to protest Schengen travel restrictions.

Lorry drivers from four Western Balkan countries blocked more than 20 EU border crossings to protest Schengen travel restrictions.

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Europe’s nationalist leaders once saw President Trump as an ideological ally.

Europe’s nationalist leaders once saw President Trump as an ideological ally.

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Scenes from the violent unrest in Minneapolis played on a loop in many American households over the weekend, prompting reflection about where the nation is heading.

Scenes from the violent unrest in Minneapolis played on a loop in many American households over the weekend, prompting reflection about where the nation is heading.

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Two years ago, our cooking columnist Yewande Komolafe woke from a coma and soon learned her body would be profoundly altered.

Two years ago, our cooking columnist Yewande Komolafe woke from a coma and soon learned her body would be profoundly altered.

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Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche teamed up in their heyday to save Los Angeles from lava in this big-budget 1997 film that defies all logic to fantastic, farcical effect.

Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche teamed up in their heyday to save Los Angeles from lava in this big-budget 1997 film that defies all logic to fantastic, farcical effect.

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Canadian national Ryan Wedding is accused of moving cocaine to the United States and Canada and directing the killing of a federal witness in Colombia.

Canadian national Ryan Wedding is accused of moving cocaine to the United States and Canada and directing the killing of a federal witness in Colombia.

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Vulnerable groups of Cyprus' population are urged to avoid being outdoors today due to high dust concentration.

Vulnerable groups of Cyprus' population are urged to avoid being outdoors today due to high dust concentration.

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A historic winter storm resulted in traffic disruption, mass flight cancellations and power outages nationwide.

A historic winter storm resulted in traffic disruption, mass flight cancellations and power outages nationwide.

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In Cyprus, there continue to be problems with a shortage of medical staff.

In Cyprus, there continue to be problems with a shortage of medical staff.

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In Paralimni, a man purchased four mobile phones from unknown individuals for 2000 euros.

In Paralimni, a man purchased four mobile phones from unknown individuals for 2000 euros.

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At night, the police arrested 19 people, 12 arrests were related to fights and riots in the Limassol area.

At night, the police arrested 19 people, 12 arrests were related to fights and riots in the Limassol area.

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Unstable weather conditions will persist in Cyprus until Thursday.

Unstable weather conditions will persist in Cyprus until Thursday.

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Today in Cyprus, it will be up to +16°C inland, +17°C on the coast, +7°C in the mountains.

Today in Cyprus, it will be up to +16°C inland, +17°C on the coast, +7°C in the mountains.

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The Trump administration agreed to scale back federal presence after a second fatal shooting by federal officers.

The Trump administration agreed to scale back federal presence after a second fatal shooting by federal officers.

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The cost of borrowing is already choking crucial public spending in many developing economies.

The cost of borrowing is already choking crucial public spending in many developing economies.

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Some children skipped remote classes in city schools in favor of activities they felt were more important: sledding and snowball fights.

Some children skipped remote classes in city schools in favor of activities they felt were more important: sledding and snowball fights.

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As a snowstorm arrived, Mayor Zohran Mamdani reminded New Yorkers that they could access the romance series that inspired the TV show through their public library.

As a snowstorm arrived, Mayor Zohran Mamdani reminded New Yorkers that they could access the romance series that inspired the TV show through their public library.

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Using more than a dozen videos related to the shooting of Alex Pretti, The Times worked to establish what is called ground truth: what happened, how it happened and who might be responsible.

Using more than a dozen videos related to the shooting of Alex Pretti, The Times worked to establish what is called ground truth: what happened, how it happened and who might be responsible.

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More than 360 senior sports officials visited Tashkent as Asia’s Olympic leadership changed hands, new cooperation agreements were signed, and international federations inspected cutting-edge facilities, signalling rising confidence in Uzbekistan’s sporting infrastructure and organisation.

More than 360 senior sports officials visited Tashkent as Asia’s Olympic leadership changed hands, new cooperation agreements were signed, and international federations inspected cutting-edge facilities, signalling rising confidence in Uzbekistan’s sporting infrastructure and organisation.

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In Cyprus, maps of routes for mountain bikers will be created.

In Cyprus, maps of routes for mountain bikers will be created.

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Only 5 out of more than 2000 visually impaired people currently living in Cyprus have a guide dog.

Only 5 out of more than 2000 visually impaired people currently living in Cyprus have a guide dog.

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Taxi drivers in Larnaca have called off their indefinite strike following a meeting with representatives of the Department of Road Transport.

Taxi drivers in Larnaca have called off their indefinite strike following a meeting with representatives of the Department of Road Transport.

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The government of Cyprus has terminated over 300 tenancy agreements for properties of Turkish Cypriots after it was found that the tenants were violating their terms.

The government of Cyprus has terminated over 300 tenancy agreements for properties of Turkish Cypriots after it was found that the tenants were violating their terms.

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