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2161. President honors Xenophon Kallis, advocate for the missing

Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides, expressed his sorrow for the passing of Xenophon Kallis, noting his dedication to the struggle to ascertain the fate of the missing persons....

2162. Senator Menendez rejects bribery charges, calls them 'baseless'

US Senator Bob Menendez on Friday vehemently rejected the bribery offenses he and his wife were charged with by federal prosecutors in connection with their relationship with three New Jersey businessmen, calling them “baseless.”...

2163. Big Lotus stadium welcomes 12,000 athletes for Asian games

China’s leader Xi Jinping is to declare the Asian Games open at a lotus-shaped mega stadium in Hangzhou on Saturday....

2164. Modi's move to rename India to Bharat sparks controversy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has replaced the name India with a Sanskrit word in dinner invitations sent to guests attending this week’s Group of 20 summit, in a move that reflects his Hindu nationalist party’s efforts to eliminate what it sees as colonial-era names....

2165. Greek scientists unveil a game-changing tool to catch cancer earlier

An increasing number of cancer patients are finding a cure thanks to innovative diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, especially if the disease is detected early....

2166. Cyprus' 2022 workweek exceeds EU

In 2022, the usual working week for people aged 20-64 in Cyprus averaged 39.5 hours, above the EU average at 37.5 hours, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, on Wednesday....

2167. Family sues Google over bridge collapse death

The family of a North Carolina man who died trying to cross a collapsed bridge is suing Google for negligence, saying it's responsible for directing him along the route, their lawyers announced Wednesday....

2168. Las Vegas preps for first-ever Formula One race

Las Vegas is gearing up for its first-ever Formula One race on November 18 by building a temporary street track. In the lead-up months, as popular attractions are blocked by construction and scaffolding, some tourists regret the timing of their visits to the city....

2169. Musk's Neuralink calling for human test subjects

Elon Musk’s controversial biotechnology startup Neuralink opened up recruitment for its first human clinical trial Tuesday, according to a company blog....

2170. Houses and agricultural plots for sale by AstroBank

2171. Meta encryption shields child abusers in shadows

Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to roll out encrypted messaging on his platforms will let child abusers “hide in the dark”, according to a government campaign urging the tech billionaire to halt the move....

2172. Minister demands urgent action on migrant smuggling

Migrant smuggling is a global concern that demands our immediate attention, Minister of Justice and Public Order Anna Koukkides Procopiou said on Tuesday, adding that a country deeply affected by this phenomenon, is Cyprus....

2173. Beware of tax scam emails impersonating the Ministry of Finance

The Tax Department is warning people about an unsolicited email that looks like it's from the Ministry of Finance. This email is trying to get your personal information and bank details by pretending to offer a tax refund....

2174. Pame Express attracts 563 daily riders

Every day, the "Pame Express" service, launched on September 7th, witnesses a growing number of passengers. As reported on ANT1's "In Broad Daylight" broadcast, Andreas Nikiforou, the head of the Public Passenger Transport Directorate, revealed that yesterday, a total of 563 people utilized the "Pame Express."...

2175. EY achieves record global revenue of nearly $50 billion

EY reports record global revenue results of just under US$50b...

2176. US plane brings captives back home

The plane carrying five American citizens freed as part of a deal between the U.S. and Iran have now landed back home in the United States....

2177. Death toll in Libya floods at 11,300 as more bodies wash ashore

International rescue teams in Libya are calling for more help to retrieve the bodies of victims killed in devastating floods that swept through the eastern city of Derna, killing thousands....

2178. Italy's cry for help: Facing a migrant surge amid EU discord

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has appealed for greater European support as her country confronts a surge of people fleeing north Africa, amid growing tensions between Rome and other EU capitals over migration policy....

2179. $80 million stealth fighter's whereabouts unknown after pilot ejection

The US military has appealed to the public for assistance to find an F-35 Lightning II jet which remains unlocated after its pilot ejected over the North Charleston area in South Carolina on Sunday 17 September....

2180. Farewell to self-serve soda at McDonald's

Testing out all the possible soda combinations at your local McDonald’s will one day become a thing of the past....

2181. World-famous artist Botero breathes his last at 91

Fernando Botero, the Colombian whose voluptuous pictures and sculptures of overstuffed generals, bishops, prostitutes, housewives and other products of his whimsical imagination made him one of the world’s best-known artists, died Friday in Monaco. He was 91....

2182. UK to ban American XL bully dogs

American XL bully dogs are a danger to communities and will be banned, Rishi Sunak has vowed after a man was mauled to death....

2183. Education committee discovers the marvelous world of public transit

2184. Oregon's magic mushroom trials draw thousands

Psilocybin tea, wind chimes and a tie-dye mattress await those coming to an office suite in Eugene to trip on magic mushrooms....

2185. France to prohibit disposable e-cigarettes in new anti-tobacco initiative

France plans to ban disposable electronic cigarettes, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on radio station RTL on Sunday....

2186. Infectious diseases spike after storm Daniel hits

Health authorities are closely monitoring citizens’ visits to medical units in the areas affected by storm Daniel in order to detect and pre-empt potential outbreaks of infectious diseases....

2187. EU passes borrower protection law: Your rights when borrowing money

The European Parliament (EP) has voted on rules to keep people safe when they borrow money for things like credit cards or loans....

2188. 7.68 million people await hospital treatment in England, a record high

The number of people in England waiting to start routine hospital treatment has hit a record high....

2189. Extended ''Park & Ride'' hours for Nicosia commuters

The "Park & Ride" service will have extended operating hours starting next Monday, September 18. ...

2190. Ukraine's assault on Crimean shipyard wounds 24

A Ukrainian attack on a strategic shipyard early Wednesday in Russia-annexed Crimea wounded 24 people, damaged two ships undergoing repairs and caused a fire at the facility, Russian authorities reported....