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France has said it will not join President Trump’s “Board for Peace.

The US president said the UK's decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is among the reasons he wants to take control of Greenland.

Officials are continuing to investigate the causes of the incident that Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente has called "strange" since it occurred on a straight line and neither train was speeding.

The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency fear the number will grow as information leaks out of a country still gripped by the government's decision to shut down the internet.

Europe has the strength to assert itself globally but it does not use it consistently, writes Krista-Marija Läbe.

Today in Cyprus, taxi drivers have started a 24-hour strike, demanding strict adherence to taxi operating rules and a ban on the use of taxi-hailing apps at airports.

Enterprises and fishermen in Xylofagou (Larnaca district) staged a protest against the British base range, citing the blocking of plans to expand the quarry and the reduction of their monthly incomes respectively.

Cold weather will continue in Cyprus on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching +12C inland, +14C on the coast, and 0C in the mountains.

Intended as China’s version of Dubai’s palm-shaped artificial island, Ocean Flower Island is a $12 billion monument to debt-fueled economic excess.

The President and the Minister of Transport visited the site of the accident Monday morning, later in the day the government decreed three days of mourning.

The historical Limassol derby 'Aris' vs 'AEL'!

More than 600 Cypriots living abroad have shown interest in returning to Cyprus through a government program that offers tax breaks and other incentives for the return of qualified professionals.

The video, which claims that the President of Cyprus and his associates violated the campaign financing law, left a bad taste among most of the population and harmed the president's ratings, a new poll showed.

The emergence of a new political party led by the former president Rumen Radev could significantly reshape not only Bulgaria’s domestic affairs but also its foreign policy.

Valentino, as he was called, created one of the most durable and fashionable labels and became an equal of his high society customers.

Speaking about a potential US invasion of Greenland, Nuuk resident Ulrikke Andersen says she has already made contingency plans to flee by boat and hide in a hut in South Greenland.

The Kremlin's top negotiator and Putin's confidant Kirill Dmitriev is to meet Trump team at Davos this week, casting doubt on the anticipated US-Ukraine agreement.

Qatar Football Festival 2026 will be headlined by the men’s Finalissima between Argentina and Spain, with some of the world’s biggest football stars set to appear in Doha during a six-match international window.

Today in Cyprus, 5 new flu-related deaths have been reported.

In Paphos, the mother of a six-year-old student reported to the police that a teacher used physical force on the child, resulting in facial injuries.

A jewelry store was robbed in Ayia Napa.

The mayor of Larnaca criticizes the measures to combat organized crime after a gang extorting money from businesses demonstrated an expansion of influence following Saturday's riots involving axes and firearms.

The invitation to Putin is expected to raise eyebrows with the full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearing its fourth year and the Russian leader seemingly reluctant to commit to a peace deal.

Musicians, theater groups and others from overseas are facing visa challenges and rising costs, posing a looming crisis for the performing arts sector.

At least 47% of executions carried out in Iran in 2025 had been related to drug offences, the UN human rights office said.

The letters have no practical impact in peacetime other than to let owners know that the military may take over their goods in the event of a conflict, the statement said.

Preliminary reports indicate 11 schoolchildren died at the scene, with two others succumbing to their injuries later in hospital.

Iran's foreign minister will not be attending the Davos summit in Switzerland this week, the World Economic Forum said on Monday.

Plus, chimney sweeps are making a comeback.

The shooting took place at the Chřibská town hall and police said the suspect was fatally shot and there was no further danger to the public.

AFCON 2025 concluded with a dramatic finale as Senegal defeated hosts Morocco to be crowned champions of Africa, capping a tournament filled with surprises, emotion and unforgettable moments on and off the pitch.

Cyprus is among the leaders in Europe in terms of life expectancy (83.

The British prime minister said his country “must stand up for its values” after President Trump threatened a new tariff war over acquiring the island.

In the Famagusta area, a residential burglary with the theft of 100,000 euros is being investigated.

Cyprus is modernizing the national guard to enable it to effectively carry out its mission and respond to modern demands and challenges.

On Sunday evening, an armed man threatened residents of the Mackenzie area in Larnaca after a failed attempt to break into a car — this is the second armed incident to occur in the city within 24 hours.

The death toll exceeds that of any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades and recalls the chaos surrounding the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

In the third part of a monthlong series, Pete Wells and experts say a healthier diet begins with understanding what drives your eating, and slowing down.

Trump has boasted about ending eight wars, styling himself as "the president of peace" and therefore deserving of the Nobel honour but those claims have been exaggerated.

On Sunday night, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said families had reported about 60 people missing, prompting authorities to launch a search operation.

Riots at the Apollon-APOEL match.

Already tomorrow, January 20th, at 19:30, a lecture titled "Who were the first Cypriots" will take place in Limassol.

In Nicosia, residents of an apartment building were evacuated due to a fire in an underground parking lot.

After nearly 50 years of operation, the legendary Cypriot restaurant Vrisaki Kebab House in London, which attracted famous politicians, artists, and athletes, has closed.

Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt strengthened their regional cooperation at a meeting of foreign ministers in Cairo.

Cold weather in Cyprus will continue this week, with temperatures below average for this time of year.

Today in Cyprus, it is up to +11°C inland, +14°C on the coast.

One of Asia’s most dynamic nations is weighing how to balance government control with raising per capita G.

A record number of 11 candidates are running in Sunday's presidential elections in Portugal, with a populist leader set to bring another political breakthrough to Europe's rising far-right parties.

Dozens of plastic bottles and trash were scattered along the sidewalk and bike path in Nicosia after today's marathon.