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1. Chaos erupts at Blinken's final press conference over Gaza ceasefire deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chaos-erupts-at-blinken-s-final-press-conference-over-gaza-ceasefire-deal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference turned chaotic on Thursday when security forcibly removed two individuals who disrupted the event, accusing the U.S. government of complicity in the ongoing violence in Gaza. ...

2. CNN's Hero of the Year is healing hearts and saving dogs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stephen-knight-is-healing-hearts-and-saving-dogs

Stephen Knight, the founder of Dogs Matter, was celebrated as CNN’s Hero of the Year for 2024, recognized for his heartfelt mission of fostering dogs while their owners focus on overcoming addiction....

3. Dominique Pelicot sentenced to 20 years for crimes of sexual violence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dominique-pelicot-sentenced-to-20-years-for-crimes-of-sexual-violence

In a landmark ruling, a French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot, 72, to 20 years in prison for orchestrating and participating in prolonged sexual violence against his ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot....

4. African workers unite for historic labour conference

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/african-workers-unite-for-historic-labour-conference

African migrant workers and labour activists gathered in Nicosia's Old Town on Sunday for Cyprus's first-ever African Workers’ Conference....

5. Heartbreak in Cyprus: 36-year-old mother dies two days after giving birth

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-heartbreak-in-cyprus-36-year-old-mother-dies-two-days-after-giving-birth

A community is in mourning following the tragic death of 36-year-old Stella Michael, who passed away just two days after giving birth to her second child....

6. Iran opens clinic to ''Cure'' women who refuse to wear the hijab

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-opens-clinic-to-cure-women-who-refuse-to-wear-the-hijab

Iran has opened a new clinic aimed at ''treating'' women who resist wearing the hijab, a key symbol of the country’s strict dress code. The center, called the Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal, i...

7. US Embassy in London hit with orange paint as activists decry Trump win

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-embassy-in-london-hit-with-orange-paint-as-activists-decry-trump-win

British police arrested two men Wednesday after environmental activists sprayed orange paint on the U.S. embassy in south London to protest Donald Trump’s recent presidential victory....

8. Outrage as Iranian student detained after stripping to protest Hijab law

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outrage-as-iranian-student-detained-after-stripping-to-protest-hijab-law

Amnesty International is calling for the immediate release of a university student reportedly detained in Tehran after allegedly protesting Iran’s mandatory hijab laws by stripping to her underwear....

9. Join the Green Revolution with Sofia!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/join-the-green-revolution-with-sofia

Sofia’s environmental adventure is inspiring kids worldwide—come be part of the fun! Join us for a day of stories, activities, and eco-friendly inspiration at the official book launch....

10. Activists call on Parliament to address police behavior during protest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/activists-call-on-parliament-to-address-police-behavior-during-protest

Giorgos Tattis and Oz Karahan are scheduled to appear in court on November 18 following their arrest on Tuesday morning, October 1......

11. Cyprus’ dirty waste secret haunts ex-Minister eyeing EU job

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-dirty-waste-secret-haunts-ex-minister-eyeing-eu-job

A waste management scandal in Cyprus is casting a shadow over former environment minister Costas Kadis, just as he seeks a prominent position in the European Union....

12. Israel's shadow operations: A timeline of tactics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-s-shadow-operations-a-timeline-of-tactics

Israel is suspected of conducting various covert operations, including recent explosions of Hezbollah devices in Lebanon and cyberattacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. ...

13. Cyprus authorities probe house construction near river Kryos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-authorities-probe-house-construction-near-river-kryos

Cypriot authorities are investigating a house construction project near the Kryos River in Pano Platres after concerns were raised about its proximity to the river....

14. Harley-Davidson backs away from diversity and inclusion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/harley-davidson-backs-away-from-diversity-and-inclusion

Harley-Davidson announced on Monday that it is ending its diversity and inclusion programs, joining other big U.S. companies like Tractor ...

15. Russian athletes banned from TV and opening at Paris Olympics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russian-athletes-banned-from-tv-and-opening-at-paris-olympics

In Russia, the Olympics are not broadcast on television, and some politicians and media have labeled athletes competing in Paris as traitors. ...

16. 91 dead in Bangladesh protests, PM resignation demanded

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/91-dead-in-bangladesh-protests-pm-resignation-demanded

Clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday left at least 91 people dead and hundreds injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at tens of thousands of protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. ...

17. Turkish stray dog law ignites protests over threat of mass killings

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-stray-dog-law-ignites-protests-over-threat-of-mass-killings

Turkish legislators have approved a controversial law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from the country’s streets, a move that animal rights activists fear could lead to widespread euthanasia or overcrowded shelters....

18. US and Israel fund far-right groups blocking Gaza aid

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-and-israel-fund-far-right-groups-blocking-gaza-aid

Under U.S. pressure, Israel has pledged to deliver substantial humanitarian aid to Gaza....

19. FT: Unilever to cut 1/3 of office jobs in Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ft-unilever-to-cut-1-3-of-its-office-jobs-in-europe

Unilever, one of the largest distributors of consumer goods such as Dove, and BEn & Jerry's, Lipton, Knorr, etc., has announced plans to eliminate a third of its office-based roles in Europe by the end of 2025, ...

20. Protesters paint Stonehenge, Taylor Swift jet not present at airport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-paint-stonehenge-taylor-swift-jet-not-present-at-airport

Environmental activists from the group Just Stop Oil have sparked widespread condemnation after a series of disruptive protests within 24 hours....

21. Fidias Panayiotou's election sets a new standard

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-panayiotou-s-election-sets-a-new-standard

The election of YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou to the European Parliament has left traditional political parties in Cyprus rethinking their game plan, according to an article written by Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou....

22. Animal rights activists deface King Charles III portrait

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

24. Turkey grapples with stray dog crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-grapples-with-stray-dog-crisis

Dogs rush over and greet Nilgul Sayar when she arrives by car to feed them in the countryside near Istanbul, one of many Turks with affection for Turkey’s estimated four million stray dogs, whose fate now lies in the government’s hands....

25. Israeli police and military help settlers block Gaza aid convoys

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-police-and-military-help-settlers-block-gaza-aid-convoys

Individual members of Israel’s security forces are tipping off far-right activists and settlers to the location of aid trucks delivering vital supplies to Gaza, enabling the groups to block and vandalise the convoys, according to multiple sources....

26. Beluga whale trapped in Seoul skyscraper aquarium

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/beluga-whale-trapped-in-seoul-skyscraper-aquarium

In the heart of Seoul's bustling cityscape, Bella the beluga whale resides on the ground floor of the world's sixth-highest skyscraper, where she has spent a decade swimming aimlessly in a small, barren enclosure at the Aquarium of Another Life....

27. Pro-Palestinian protesters flood Malmo streets over Israel's Eurovision presence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pro-palestinian-protesters-flood-malmo-streets-over-israel-s-eurovision-presence

Not everyone in Malmo was welcoming the Eurovision Song Contest to town....

28. Police dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA amid tense standoff

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-dismantle-pro-palestinian-encampment-at-ucla-amid-tense-standoff

Police at UCLA moved in on Thursday morning to dismantle the pro-Palestinian encampment, resulting in numerous arrests and the dispersal of most protesters. The operation followed UCLA's declaration of the camp as "unlawful" and escalated after a violent attack on the camp earlier in the week....

29. UCLA protests prompt large police deployment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ucla-protests-prompt-large-police-deployment

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), has become a focal point of tension as clashes erupted between pro-Palestinian activists and supporters of Israel, echoing similar unrest unfolding across American campuses....

30. European elections add twist to Cyprus polls

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-elections-add-twist-to-cyprus-polls

On June 9, Cyprus goes to the polls in the most complicated elections in its history as the European elections and the local government elections are held in parallel, following the reform passed by the Parliament....

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