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The Washington National Opera said the “Wicked” composer was scheduled to host its annual event at the center this spring.

The Washington National Opera said the “Wicked” composer was scheduled to host its annual event at the center this spring.

24 words21 vocabUSA News
In Cyprus, police unions are threatening protests over a recently announced reform aimed at adjusting working hours and leave rules for employees of all ranks.

In Cyprus, police unions are threatening protests over a recently announced reform aimed at adjusting working hours and leave rules for employees of all ranks.

28 words24 vocabCyprus News
The quake interrupted President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded.

The quake interrupted President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded.

19 words18 vocabEurope News
Joshua will initially stay in Nigeria as he recuperates from injuries sustained after the crash, his promoter said on Thursday.

Joshua will initially stay in Nigeria as he recuperates from injuries sustained after the crash, his promoter said on Thursday.

23 words22 vocabEurope News
Meanwhile, Russia's battlefield gains in Ukraine last year were the highest since 2022, an analysis by the AFP news agency showed.

Meanwhile, Russia's battlefield gains in Ukraine last year were the highest since 2022, an analysis by the AFP news agency showed.

28 words26 vocabEurope News
Democratic Socialists gathered at a Bushwick dance club to celebrate as one of their members began to govern New York City.

Democratic Socialists gathered at a Bushwick dance club to celebrate as one of their members began to govern New York City.

24 words22 vocabUSA News
The number of influenza cases is increasing in Cyprus, along with hospitalizations.

The number of influenza cases is increasing in Cyprus, along with hospitalizations.

20 words20 vocabCyprus News
Eurostat points to Cyprus's ongoing energy dependence and the need for the development of science and technology.

Eurostat points to Cyprus's ongoing energy dependence and the need for the development of science and technology.

20 words16 vocabCyprus News
Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.

Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.

36 words36 vocabUSA News
Budanov's appointment to lead the office of the president marks an unusual shift, placing a serving intelligence chief at the centre of Ukraine's political and diplomatic coordination.

Budanov's appointment to lead the office of the president marks an unusual shift, placing a serving intelligence chief at the centre of Ukraine's political and diplomatic coordination.

31 words27 vocabEurope News
In January, the mass installation of 'smart' electricity meters will continue in all regions of Cyprus.

In January, the mass installation of 'smart' electricity meters will continue in all regions of Cyprus.

17 words17 vocabCyprus News
A seven-year-old girl is in a serious but stable condition at a Nicosia hospital after a traffic accident in Limassol.

A seven-year-old girl is in a serious but stable condition at a Nicosia hospital after a traffic accident in Limassol.

44 words37 vocabCyprus News
During the New Year's holidays, entertainment venues in Cyprus were completely packed, and the average hotel occupancy was about 60%.

During the New Year's holidays, entertainment venues in Cyprus were completely packed, and the average hotel occupancy was about 60%.

23 words22 vocabCyprus News
In December, 116% of the average monthly precipitation was recorded in Cyprus.

In December, 116% of the average monthly precipitation was recorded in Cyprus.

13 words13 vocabCyprus News
Russia carried out a massive drone attack on Zaporizhzhia overnight on Friday, hitting dozens of buildings but causing no casualties.

Russia carried out a massive drone attack on Zaporizhzhia overnight on Friday, hitting dozens of buildings but causing no casualties.

25 words23 vocabEurope News
The Greek tennis player and former world number three opened his heart at a press conference ahead o

The Greek tennis player and former world number three opened his heart at a press conference ahead o

26 words24 vocabEurope News
In the 1970s, Congress passed a raft of laws to hold the White House accountable.

In the 1970s, Congress passed a raft of laws to hold the White House accountable.

29 words28 vocabUSA News

More governments are rolling out chatbots in schools.

22 words21 vocabUSA News
Some start-ups, blurring the lines between home and office, are embracing a “no shoes” policy.

Some start-ups, blurring the lines between home and office, are embracing a “no shoes” policy.

18 words17 vocabUSA News
Jeff Galloway, who popularized the run-walk-run method, is determined to complete one more marathon.

Jeff Galloway, who popularized the run-walk-run method, is determined to complete one more marathon.

16 words17 vocabUSA News
On December 31, President Nikos Christodoulides traditionally congratulated citizens on the New Year.

On December 31, President Nikos Christodoulides traditionally congratulated citizens on the New Year.

112 words79 vocabCyprus News
US President Donald Trump warned that Washington is "locked and loaded" if Iran kills demonstrators, following deadly clashes amid hyperinflation-triggered unrest.

US President Donald Trump warned that Washington is "locked and loaded" if Iran kills demonstrators, following deadly clashes amid hyperinflation-triggered unrest.

30 words30 vocabEurope News
Investigators continue to identify victims of a deadly fire in Crans-Montana's Le Constellation bar, which killed at least 40 and injured 115 during a New Year's celebration.

Investigators continue to identify victims of a deadly fire in Crans-Montana's Le Constellation bar, which killed at least 40 and injured 115 during a New Year's celebration.

33 words32 vocabEurope News
On January 1, Cyprus became the president of the Council of the European Union for six months.

On January 1, Cyprus became the president of the Council of the European Union for six months.

38 words35 vocabCyprus News
Cyprus has secured favorable terms under the EU's historic agricultural agreement, which will significantly reduce bureaucracy for thousands of small farmers.

Cyprus has secured favorable terms under the EU's historic agricultural agreement, which will significantly reduce bureaucracy for thousands of small farmers.

26 words23 vocabCyprus News

Private telecommunications companies and providers in Cyprus do not pay for the use of public spaces for laying cables, the minister said in response to a request from deputies.

26 words14 vocabCyprus News
The Arwa Amba in northern Ethiopia has been widely hailed for its radical commitment to equality, peace and pacifism.

The Arwa Amba in northern Ethiopia has been widely hailed for its radical commitment to equality, peace and pacifism.

36 words30 vocabEurope News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a series of high-level meetings are scheduled to take place in early January to discuss the situation on the ground, bolster support and coordinate strategy in ongoing peace efforts.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a series of high-level meetings are scheduled to take place in early January to discuss the situation on the ground, bolster support and coordinate strategy in ongoing peace efforts.

37 words33 vocabEurope News
During a search in one of the apartments in Paphos, seven computers, seven mobile phones, two tablets, and a wristwatch were discovered.

During a search in one of the apartments in Paphos, seven computers, seven mobile phones, two tablets, and a wristwatch were discovered.

36 words29 vocabCyprus News
Yesterday in Limassol, a hotel was shot at.

Yesterday in Limassol, a hotel was shot at.

30 words28 vocabCyprus News
On Friday, cloudy weather is expected in Cyprus, but no rain is forecast.

On Friday, cloudy weather is expected in Cyprus, but no rain is forecast.

43 words31 vocabCyprus News
Former Mayor Eric Adams and some conservative-leaning Jewish leaders criticized the revocation of his executive orders, one of which he signed just last month.

Former Mayor Eric Adams and some conservative-leaning Jewish leaders criticized the revocation of his executive orders, one of which he signed just last month.

30 words30 vocabUSA News
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro says Caracas is ready to engage in constructive dialogue with Washington to combat drug trafficking amid continued pressure and military strikes from the Trump administration.

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro says Caracas is ready to engage in constructive dialogue with Washington to combat drug trafficking amid continued pressure and military strikes from the Trump administration.

37 words33 vocabEurope News
A tool for spotting pancreatic cancer in routine CT scans has had promising results, one example of how China is racing to apply A.

A tool for spotting pancreatic cancer in routine CT scans has had promising results, one example of how China is racing to apply A.

37 words33 vocabUSA News
Mamdani pledges to reel in a new era of New York in his first speech as mayor, vowing to govern “expansively and audaciously” to fulfil campaign promises and improve the lives of millions of New Yorkers “abandoned” by previous administrations.

Mamdani pledges to reel in a new era of New York in his first speech as mayor, vowing to govern “expansively and audaciously” to fulfil campaign promises and improve the lives of millions of New Yorkers “abandoned” by previous administrations.

45 words39 vocabEurope News
The latest attacks bring the total number of known boat strikes to 35 and the number of people killed to at least 115 since early September, according to official figures.

The latest attacks bring the total number of known boat strikes to 35 and the number of people killed to at least 115 since early September, according to official figures.

33 words29 vocabEurope News
China has wrapped up two days of live-fire drills around the island featuring rocket launches, aircraft and warships.

China has wrapped up two days of live-fire drills around the island featuring rocket launches, aircraft and warships.

19 words19 vocabEurope News

A vehicle carrying the former heavyweight champion and two of his associates crashed into a stationary truck on Monday on a major thoroughfare, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which links Ogun state to Lagos.

36 words32 vocabEurope News

A rare natural phenomenon known as 'cappuccino' was observed today on the Kissonerga beach in Paphos.

25 words23 vocabCyprus News
Vladimir Zelensky confirmed that on January 7 he will visit Nicosia to participate in the official ceremony marking Cyprus's presidency of the EU.

Vladimir Zelensky confirmed that on January 7 he will visit Nicosia to participate in the official ceremony marking Cyprus's presidency of the EU.

26 words24 vocabCyprus News
Countries in the Baltic Sea region have been on high alert following a string of incidents which saw undersea power cables, telecoms links and gas pipelines damaged.

Countries in the Baltic Sea region have been on high alert following a string of incidents which saw undersea power cables, telecoms links and gas pipelines damaged.

28 words28 vocabEurope News
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says there is not much he can do as the currency has rapidly depreciated, with $1 now trading at around 1.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says there is not much he can do as the currency has rapidly depreciated, with $1 now trading at around 1.

33 words29 vocabEurope News
Meanwhile, similar incidents of the police being targeted by fireworks were reported in Belgium and two youngsters died in an accident involving home-made explosives in Germany.

Meanwhile, similar incidents of the police being targeted by fireworks were reported in Belgium and two youngsters died in an accident involving home-made explosives in Germany.

24 words23 vocabEurope News
After eight years of training, Dr.

After eight years of training, Dr.

29 words26 vocabUSA News
Xeros River in Cyprus has come back to life, directing water to the Asprokremmos reservoir, instilling optimism about water supplies.

Xeros River in Cyprus has come back to life, directing water to the Asprokremmos reservoir, instilling optimism about water supplies.

17 words16 vocabCyprus News
In the center of Nicosia, scaffolding collapsed on a multi-story unfinished building.

In the center of Nicosia, scaffolding collapsed on a multi-story unfinished building.

23 words20 vocabCyprus News
The first child born in 2026 in Cyprus was a girl.

The first child born in 2026 in Cyprus was a girl.

21 words19 vocabCyprus News
After the federal government threatened to withhold funds for Minnesota’s child-care program, citing fraud concerns, parents and providers warned that the effects could be dire.

After the federal government threatened to withhold funds for Minnesota’s child-care program, citing fraud concerns, parents and providers warned that the effects could be dire.

34 words29 vocabUSA News
President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola stated that efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue are 'the responsibility of Europe.

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola stated that efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue are 'the responsibility of Europe.

22 words20 vocabCyprus News
Last night, two motorcycles burned in the center of Deryneia.

Last night, two motorcycles burned in the center of Deryneia.

10 words10 vocabCyprus News

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