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1. Turkey considers naval base in Cyprus, Erdogan says

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Turkey's readiness to construct a naval base in Northern Cyprus, underscoring the persistent division of the island nearly 50 years after Turkey's invasion....

2. The Economist: 'The division of Cyprus looks indefinite'

As Cyprus marks the 50th anniversary of its division, a resolution to the longstanding conflict remains elusive. Despite decades of diplomatic efforts, the island remains split between its Greek south and Turkish north, with the status quo appearing increasingly permanent....

3. Body found in Tenerife may be missing teen Jay Slater

The body of a man believed to be British tourist Jay Slater has been discovered on the Spanish island of Tenerife, nearly a month after his disappearance....

4. Burberry announces hundreds of redundancies following share price drop

British fashion house Burberry is set to make hundreds of redundancies after a significant drop in its share price. The layoffs will primarily affect employees in the UK, according to a report by the Telegraph....

5. Starmer ends Rwanda asylum plan, calls for practical solutions

Newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced today that his government will not proceed with the previous administration's plan to send asylum seekers arriving in small boats to Rwanda....

6. Nesil Caliskan elected as first British MP of Turkish Cypriot origin

For the first time, a candidate of Turkish Cypriot origin has been elected in the British general elections. Nesil Caliskan, representing the Labour Party, secured her victory in the Barking constituency in east London, according to the Kipris Post website....

7. Labour Party triumphs, Keir Starmer to become Prime Minister

The Labour Party has secured victory in Britain’s general election, marking the first change in power in 14 years. ...

8. Politico: Is Brexit's peak over? UK faces calls to rejoin EU

British voters are gearing up for their first post-EU general election this Thursday, marking a significant milestone since Brexit....

9. Tatar to discuss new crossing with UN in London

The issue of opening a new crossing point in Mia Milia to enhance contact between the two communities will be raised at his 1 July meeting in London......

10. Legal expert asserts Turkey's right to act against alleged Israeli military activities in Cyprus

11. Scottish Secretary resigns amid UK election betting scandal

The unfolding scandal surrounding bets on the UK government's election date deepened significantly yesterday with the revelation......

12. King Charles hosts Japan’s Emperor Naruhito during royal health challenges

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcomed Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to London on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a three-day state visit featuring a military parade, a carriage procession, and a state banquet....

13. King's Birthday celebrated with classic British flair

The British High Commission in Cyprus hosted a lively reception at the British High Commissioner's residence on Wednesday evening to celebrate King Charles III's birthday....

14. Animal rights activists deface King Charles III portrait

Animal rights activists defaced a new portrait of King Charles III on Tuesday as it hung in a London gallery....

15. Foul play ruled out in Dr. Michael Mosley's death

The autopsy conducted on British TV presenter and author Dr. Michael Mosley, who was found dead on a Greek island on Sunday morning after a days-long search, has revealed no signs of foul play, according to local sources....

16. Body of TV doctor Michael Mosley found

The body of British TV doctor Michael Mosley, missing for four days, was discovered on the Greek island of Symi, near a cave complex close to Agia Marina. ...

17. Search for Michael Mosley intensifies with divers in Symi

Divers have joined the continuing search for British broadcaster Michael Mosley after he went missing while on holiday on the Greek island of Symi....

18. Israeli settler defies US sanctions, gains community aid to access frozen funds

For weeks after being sanctioned by the United States, Yinon Levi struggled to pay the bills, living at his farming outpost atop a hill in the occupied West Bank. But the Israeli settler’s problems didn’t last....

19. Greek song event at Brighton church draws church’s rebuke

Musicians took their seats and began playing Greek songs inside the Holy Trinity Church in Brighton, marking an event that later sparked controversy....

20. Politico: Ireland, Spain, and Norway to recognize Palestine

Ireland, Spain, and Norway announced on Wednesday their decision to officially recognize Palestine as a sovereign state starting next week, a move that has provoked a strong reaction from Israel....

21. US military port fails to distribute aid, Gaza crisis deepens

Humanitarian aid intended for the desperate population of the Gaza Strip remains undistributed, despite its arrival at a temporary port constructed by the U.S. military. ...

22. Cyprus owes the UK over £1.4M in London congestion charges

Transport for London (TfL), the authority managing the British capital’s transportation system, has published an updated list of foreign embassies that have refused to pay the Congestion Charge, a fee imposed since 2003 on vehicles entering the city center....

23. King Charles' modern portrait revealed after coronation

King Charles' inaugural portrait, revealed on Tuesday following his coronation in May 2023, presents a striking blend of tradition and contemporary artistry....

24. Hoteliers express concern over slowdown in summer bookings

The chair of the Cyprus Hotel Association (PASYXE), Thanos Michaelides, expressed concerns over a summer slowdown in bookings, fearing that 2024 might end with fewer reservations compared to last year. ...

25. International student numbers fall in UK universities

Universities are reporting a steep drop in international students applying to come to the UK, amid warnings that further restrictions on student visas would torpedo a vital flow of talent for Britain’s creative industries....

26. U.S. ship departs Larnaca for Gaza with humanitarian aid

A U.S.-flagged ship departed from the port of Larnaca in Cyprus on Thursday morning, set to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza residents through a floating pier constructed by the United States. According to maritime transport monitoring websites cited by Reuters, the vessel is expected to reach the Palestinian enclave soon....

27. Chaos ensues amid passport control issues at UK airports

Chaos erupted at airports across the United Kingdom on Tuesday as several major hubs confirmed a nationwide border issue, causing extensive delays and frustration among travelers....

28. MoD breach exposes UK military personnel's names and bank details

The Ministry of Defence has suffered a significant data breach and the personal information of UK military personnel has been hacked....

29. US urges China, Russia that humans must have total control over nuclear arms

A senior U.S. official on Thursday urged China and Russia to match declarations by the United States and others that only humans, and never artificial intelligence, would make decisions on deploying nuclear weapons....

30. The hotspots where Cypriots are headed to this Easter

The Easter festive period can actually be described as the vanguard of the summer holidays for Cypriots who choose to holiday outside Cyprus. ...