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1. Philippine tanker sinks, spilling 1,500 tons of fuel

A marine tanker carrying industrial fuel sank in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday, causing a large oil spill as coast guard rescuers searched for a missing crew member, officials said....

2. Futuristic yacht stuns Mykonos with Sci-Fi design

3. Strict penalties for illegal fires as public urged to exercise caution

The Forestry Department has issued a ''Red Alert'' for Tuesday as regards the risk of eruption and spread of forest fires, on Tuesday, according to the Department of Forests....

4. Asian elephant receives first-ever mRNA vaccine for deadly virus

Tess, a 40-year-old Asian elephant at the Houston Zoo, has become the first to receive an mRNA vaccine targeting the lethal elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV). ...

5. Trump's new campaign ad features assassination attempt

In a bold move, former President Donald Trump's new campaign ad includes dramatic moments from his recent assassination attempt, triggering a wave of conspiracy theories across social media platforms....

6. Shannen Doherty, 'Beverly Hills 90210' star, dies at 53

Actress Shannen Doherty, renowned for her roles in 'Beverly Hills 90210' and 'Heathers', passed away at the age of 53, her publicist Leslie Sloane confirmed....

7. Gunman acted alone in Trump rally attack, FBI says

A 20-year-old man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday first drew attention from law enforcement when spectators noticed him acting strangely outside the event....

8. Cyprus faces growing threat from drug-resistant bugs: Is there hope?

In a bid to tackle a global health challenge, Cyprus is ramping up efforts to reduce the use of antibiotics in its livestock sector. This initiative comes as antimicrobial resistance poses a serious threat worldwide, leading to millions of deaths annually....

9. Ikea to open store on New York's chic 5th Ave

IKEA is set to open a new store in the heart of Manhattan's Fifth Avenue shopping district, serving as the prime anchor of a new office tower, the majority owner of IKEA stores announced Tuesday....

10. Fidias' victory brings new hope to Cypriot politics

In modern pedagogy, one can distinguish between a young person who reacts to various situations and suggestions of expected behaviour, and another who remains apathetic......

11. European Commission targets tiger mosquitoes in Cyprus with €500,000 initiative

The European Commission announced on Friday a new initiative to eradicate Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Cyprus....

12. Sweden's gang war reaches Greece with key arrests

In September 2023, Sweden was rocked by a surge of 12 murders linked to a violent gang war over drug trafficking in cities like Uppsala and Umeå....

13. Pope Francis hosts comedy summit at the Vatican

On Friday, Pope Francis welcomed more than 100 comedians to the Vatican, including stars like Jimmy Fallon and Chris Rock, for an event filled with laughter and fun. The gathering, which sparked both excitement and criticism, was a celebration of humor's ability to bring people together....

14. Small homeless communities pop up in US cities

In a dreary part of downtown Atlanta, shipping containers have been transformed into an oasis for dozens of previously unsheltered people who now proudly call a former parking lot home....

15. Fire ravages Kelokedara-Trachypedoula area

Firefighters battled flames through the night in the area between Kelokedara and Trachypedoula, Community Council President Marios Zachariadis said Friday....

16. Fire rages out of control, illegal garbage dump possible cause (pics)

A fire that broke out around 12:39 on Tuesday afternoon between the communities of Psathi and Polemi in Paphos is still raging out of control, and has spread to the communities of Kourtaka,...

17. Bison return to Portugal after thousands of years

Rewilding Europe is thrilled to announce the arrival of a small herd of bison in a large valley in Portugal....

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. Did Zelensky really buy a hotel in occupied Cyprus?

A false news story claiming that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had purchased the Vuni Palace Hotel in occupied Kyrenia circulated widely in Greece and Cyprus for nearly 36 hours....

20. Ukrainian Embassy denies Zelensky casino purchase

The Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Cyprus has firmly denied allegations that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has purchased a casino in Kyrenia. In a recent statement,...

21. Elections 2024: When, where, and how it all happens

Preparations for the June 9 elections in Cyprus are nearing completion, according to Menelaos Vassiliou, Head of the Electoral Service. Vassiliou assured that all necessary procedures are in the final stages and everything will be ready for a smooth election day....

22. Firefighters battle blaze in Limassol amid strong winds

A fire broke out at noon on Friday in the area of Agios Sylas in Limassol, fueled by dry grass and wild vegetation and exacerbated by strong winds....

23. UN marks first International Day of Potato

Today is the first UN International Day of Potato, an effort to celebrate and promote the potato's critical role in improving global nutrition, fighting hunger and poverty......

24. Europe on alert amid measles outbreak

Dr. Avraam Elia, Director of the Pediatric Department at Makario Hospital in Nicosia, emphasized the critical need to vaccinate children amid a resurgence of measles cases across Europe....

25. Clouds and showers rolling in

Today, you might notice the clouds starting to roll in, bringing some isolated showers....

26. Pelekanos stirs debate with rejection of bi-zonal federation

Marios Pelekanos's recent revelation in the Legalmatters podcast that he opposes the Bi-zonal Bicommunal Federation (BBF) as a form of solution for Cyprus, instead supporting a unitary state, has ignited significant debate. ...

27. London teen dubbed 'God's influencer' to be Saint

A London-born teenager - whose proficiency at spreading the teachings of the Catholic church online led to him being called "God's influencer" - is set to become a saint....

28. Is it a trendy temptation or a health hazard?

In the world of daring culinary trends, raw milk is the latest sensation captivating influencers and foodies alike. Unlike its pasteurized counterpart, raw milk skips the heat treatment process, offering enthusiasts a taste of unaltered dairy straight from the cow's udder....

29. 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....

30. Fire strikes abandoned cinema in Limassol's Turkish Cypriot quarter

A blaze ignited on Wednesday afternoon in an abandoned cinema located within a Turkish Cypriot neighborhood in the Limassol District, prompting a rapid response from the Fire Service and raising concerns among local residents....