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The French president has called for a common EU debt capacity and eurobonds to fund green tech, defence and security, arguing Europe must invest in its future.

US Department of Defense says Aquila II was intercepted after defying the Trump administration's blockade of oil shipments to and from Venezuela.

The government of Cuba published the notices to airlines and pilots on Sunday night, warning that jet fuel would be available at nine airports across the island, starting Tuesday and continuing until 11 March.

Pyongyang said it downed a surveillance drone in early January, accusing Seoul of sending the aircraft to gather intelligence on "important targets".

Plus, Olympic medals are falling apart — again.

The IOC confirmed the decision on Tuesday, stating that Heraskevych's helmet contravened IOC guidelines about political symbols.

After the discovery of photos and videos depicting the torture of at least 7 people, the police report that these crimes were committed in an illegal casino in Pyla (Larnaca).

Due to the suspended mayor of Paphos, the general auditor of Cyprus will review the city's activities over the past 10 years.

A 21-year-old young man was stabbed in the neck during a street attack in Nicosia.

A woman was injured as a result of her electric scooter colliding with a car in Limassol.

Two months after federal agents began operations in the Twin Cities, residents say they have found strength in their sense of community.

The government is preparing to publish a key energy roadmap, aiming for 60% electricity consumption by 2030, with six new nuclear reactors and a mix of renewable energies.

US Vice President JD Vance visits Armenia and Azerbaijan to promote a new trade corridor, TRIPP, after the two sides signed a historic peace deal following decades of conflict.

The UK prime minister has insisted he would not step down amid calls for his resignation from opposition and party members alike.

The municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia has set the goal of placing Protaras on the map of the most attractive tourist destinations in Europe and has commissioned an international brand strategist to develop a new tourism identity.

The United Nations hopes that new crossing points between the two parts of Cyprus will be opened as soon as possible.

A man died in Paphos after losing consciousness in a gym.

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Cyprus for setting fire to a car dealership in Limassol on January 25.

On Tuesday, Cyprus is expected to have localized rain and isolated thunderstorms, mainly in the western part of the island, with possible snow on the peaks of Troodos.
Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions from US lawmakers on Monday in link to new Epstein investigations, while her attorney asks US President Trump for clemency.

The Trump administration has criticized Nicaragua for serving as an illegal immigration pathway to the United States.

A small group of conservative activists has worked for 16 years to stop all government efforts to fight climate change.

The states, all led by Democrats, used the grants to support a wide variety of functions, including H.

A death certificate released on Monday also said rectal cancer was an underlying cause for the comedic actress’s death on Jan.

The comments by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services director come as South Carolina grapples with a large measles outbreak.

A courier from Bangladesh will appear in court in Northern Cyprus after accidentally crossing the border while attempting to deliver an order in Nicosia - the GPS incorrectly directed him.

The new turbines ordered for the modernization of the Dhekelia power plant in Larnaca may not be delivered before 2030.

Более 70% киприотов поддерживают ЕС, что является одним из самых высоких показателей в Европе, заявил президент Никос Христодулидис.

Mobile apps, designed to help shoppers identify and boycott American goods, have seen a surge in use in Denmark.

Singer Antigoni rejected criticism claiming that her Eurovision song is called too Cypriot, stating that she does not care what they think.

The most serious consequences of the drought in Cyprus are observed in Kouris, where the largest reservoir is located.

Environmentalists criticize the authorities for the lack of results in investigating the disappearances of domestic and stray animals, which regularly occur in various places in Cyprus.

The much-anticipated decision is set to transform Ukraine’s defence industry and allow Kyiv’s partners to access the rarest type of weapons – those tested on the actual battlefield, the Ukrainian president said on Monday.

France has become another European country to be shaken by the Epstein affair as ex-minister Jack Lang resigns and is set to face a tax fraud probe over alleged financial ties to the late disgraced financier.

Lithuania staged a drill on Monday involving a Russian train incident in Kaliningrad as tensions rise, while Polish K2 tank exercises boosted NATO’s eastern flank.

Belgium’s PM has warned that Brussels’ 600-day coalition deadlock is hurting the country’s image and finances, as hopes rise for breakthrough talks.

The Cypriot documentary film "Kailas" is taking top spots at international film festivals.

Iran says it could dilute its 60% uranium stockpile if "all sanctions" end, amid renewed Oman talks and uncertainty over missing nuclear material.

Spanish and Brazilian police bust a gang smuggling cocaine hidden in marble shipments, seizing 1.

At least five people died as Russian drones hit homes in Kharkiv, Odesa and the Donetsk region, with more casualties and damage reported across Ukraine overnight.

In Cyprus, they want to ban the euthanasia of homeless dogs and cats, except in extreme cases.

Cyprus seeks international assistance in the case of Annie Alexui.

The Department of Water Supply warns that the drinking water supply to Nicosia, Larnaca, and Famagusta may be temporarily reduced due to a technical issue at the desalination plant in Larnaca.

Married couples and siblings turn emotion into an edge in Milano-Cortina’s mixed doubles curling, balancing heated on-ice clashes with family life and rituals.

Juan Pablo Guanipa was abducted in Caracas less than a day after being freed with other Venezuelan political prisoners, sparking demands for proof of life.

Plus, Super Bowl and Olympics highlights.

Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff over the Peter Mandelson–Epstein scandal, leaving the British prime minister fighting for his political survival.

The Puerto Rican superstar’s set included cameos, stunts and powerful statements.

Wind chills below zero were expected to persist across parts of the Northeast and New England on Monday but should finally ease, forecasters said.

Does the popular figurine represent Jesus or the Crescent City’s typical joie de vivre?
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