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1. Sentence looms for sergeant in commando’s tragic death

A military court in Nicosia will announce the sentence next Monday for a sergeant found guilty in the tragic death of 27-year-old commando Panagiotis Gianniou, who drowned during a training exercise in June 2022....

2. Toxic fungus tied to ‘Pharaoh’s Curse’ yields promising leukemia drug

A fungus once feared as the source of the so-called “Pharaoh’s Curse” has been transformed into a potential treatment for leukemia, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania....

3. More injuries reported from faulty Takata airbags

Two more people have reportedly been injured by defective Takata airbags, with both cases now making their way through the courts....

4. Migrants found with hands and feet bound in Mediterranean sea

Spanish police have launched a homicide investigation after several bodies were found floating in the Mediterranean Sea with their hands and feet bound, sparking fears that migrants may have been killed and thrown overboard during a perilous crossing from North Africa....

5. This isn’t just a war, it’s the Middle East reaching a historic breaking point

The unfolding confrontation between Iran and Israel is unlike anything we’ve seen in recent decades....

6. UN: Violence against children in war hits ‘unprecedented levels’ in 2024

Violence against children in armed conflicts surged to record highs in 2024, with the Palestinian territories topping the list, according to a United Nations report released Thursday....

7. Pakistan nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan has formally nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention” during a major flare-up of violence with India earlier this year....

8. 34-year-old man found dead in Ayia Napa on Friday morning

Authorities are investigating the death of a 34-year-old man whose body was found Friday morning in an open area of Ayia Napa, though police say there is no indication of foul play....

9. Trump to decide on Iran strikes within two weeks as conflict escalates

President Donald Trump is expected to decide on potential military strikes against Iran within two weeks, the White House said Wednesday, amid ongoing regional tensions....

10. Middle East crisis escalates out of control

Israel launched the largest military operation in its history against Iran on Friday, carrying out a surprise, large-scale assault targeting Iran’s nuclear, military and scientific infrastructure....

11. 78 dead in Israeli strikes on Iran, dozens wounded as tensions continue to escalate

At least 78 people were killed and more than 320 injured after Israel launched a sweeping series of airstrikes across Iran early Friday, targeting nuclear and military facilities in what officials described as a response to Tehran’s continued threats and regional aggression....

12. Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites, Cyprus watches uneasily

In a dramatic and potentially destabilizing turn for the Middle East, Israel launched a large-scale military operation inside Iran early Friday morning, striking nuclear and military sites and killing several of Tehran’s top commanders and scientists....

13. Father of teen killed by Takata airbag receives second request to pay for replacement

The father of 19-year-old Styliani Giorgalli, who died in a car accident on Oct. 21, 2024, has received a second request to pay for a replacement Takata airbag linked to her death....

14. Two dogs killed by suspected poisoning in Alaminos

Police are investigating the suspected poisoning of two dogs in the village of Alaminos after poisoned bait was found at the scene, authorities said Thursday....

15. Another worker falls to death from construction site

A 47-year-old construction worker died Tuesday morning after falling from a building under construction in Limassol....

16. ''Do something'': Palestinian UN envoy breaks down over Gaza deaths and starvation

In an emotional address to the United Nations Security Council, the Palestinian ambassador broke down in tears as he described the suffering of children and families in Gaza, urging the international community to act decisively and immediately to stop what he called a "genocide."...

17. Six new Gov.cy services now just a click away

Cyprus is taking another step toward a more digital future, with six new government services now available online through the Gov.cy portal....

18. British tourist drowns in Paphos hotel pool

A 60-year-old British man died on Sunday after losing consciousness while swimming in a hotel pool in the Paphos District, authorities said....

19. ''Never Again'' is a reality for some and a lie for others

Where to begin when speaking of Gaza, a place descending deeper into darkness every day? Where to even start with just this past week alone?...

20. Driver, 62, killed in crash with road roller in Paphos

A 62-year-old man was killed early Saturday in a traffic accident on the road from Praitori to Kedares in the Paphos district, authorities said....

21. “Have you ever been to Ukraine?”: MEP Fidias Panayiotou under fire for controversial stance

Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou is under growing scrutiny for his controversial statements and actions related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with critics accusing him of echoing pro-Russian narratives and dodging serious questions....

22. The untold story behind the killing of U.S. Ambassador Rodger Davies in Cyprus

The tangled story behind the 1974 assassination of U.S. Ambassador Rodger Davies in Cyprus takes center stage in 'Invisible Conspiracy', the latest book by journalist and researcher Andreas Hatzikyriakos....

23. Joe Biden diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer

Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a statement from his office on Sunday....

24. Fix the roads, save lives

Just two days ago, new data was released on fatal road collisions by district, covering the year so far. Sadly, not a single silver lining can be drawn from the figures. ...

25. Three deaths, one house, and a trail of questions

Something didn’t sit right. Three members of a wealthy family in Elliniko died one after the other, mother, daughter, and son, all within just 13 days. Now, Greece’s Homicide Squad is trying to unravel the eerie mystery that has left more questions than answers....

26. Limassol contractor held in fatal fall, alleged cover-up at construction site

A 43-year-old construction contractor in the Germasogeia area of Limassol has been placed in police custody for two days following a fatal workplace accident that left a worker dead....

27. Cyprus reports 38 new cases of metastatic breast cancer each year

28. Cameroonian man charged in kangaroo dismemberment case

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the dismemberment of a kangaroo by two men in the parking lot of an apartment building in Deryneia....

29. Chicago’s Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as new Pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago, was elected the 267th pope on Wednesday, becoming the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church....

30. Israeli strikes kill at least 57 in Gaza, Palestinian officials say

At least 57 people were killed Monday in Israeli military operations across the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian officials in the blockaded territory....