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Chinese fossils reveal a primordial burst of animal evolution

A remarkable assemblage of fossils from China is revealing that animal life diversified in Earth’s primordial seas millions of years earlier than previously known, with an array of forms including ancient members ​of a group that eventually led to vertebrates including humans. Paleontologists unearthed some 700 fossils of individual small soft-bodied animals that lived roughly […]

13.04.2026 12:45

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‘Why should we wait?’ – Price eyes legacy bout with Shields

Welterweight world champion Lauren Price believes there is no reason to delay a high-profile fight with American Claressa Shields, declaring that she is in her prime and ready to chase boxing immortality. After defeating Stephanie Pineiro to retain her WBC, WBA and IBF titles in Cardiff this month, Briton Price went face to face with […]

13.04.2026 12:44

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Pedestrian killed in Limassol road accident on Easter Sunday

A 41-year-old pedestrian was killed on Easter Sunday night after being struck by a passing taxi in Limassol. Police said the victim, Oleh Deilyk, was a Ukrainian national living in Cyprus under temporary protection status and residing near the scene of the collision. According to the police, the accident occurred at around 9.45pm on Griva […]

13.04.2026 12:22

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Israelis oppose Iran ceasefire, divided over whether to respect it, poll says

Nearly two-thirds of Israelis oppose the Iran ceasefire but the public is divided over whether Israel should respect the two-week truce or resume attacks on Iran, according to a poll from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The poll was the first national survey of Israelis conducted after the U.S. and Iran agreed last week to […]

13.04.2026 12:11

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Teen in serious condition after scooter accident in Larnaca

A 13-year-old boy is in serious condition at Makarios hospital after being injured in a scooter accident in Larnaca. According to a police statement, the incident occurred at around 11.50am on Sunday, when the boy was riding an electric scooter on a road in Aradippou, heading towards the livestock area of Livadia. Under circumstances still […]

13.04.2026 12:09

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UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. “We’re not supporting the blockade,” he told BBC Radio 5 Live, adding that it was vital to get the Strait reopened. “It is, […]

13.04.2026 11:40

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Multiple drink-driving offences recorded in police checks

Seventeen drivers were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and two under the influence of drugs during overnight police operations carried out across Cyprus, authorities said. According to the police, a total of 625 vehicles were stopped during Sunday night operations, while 766 drivers and passengers were checked. Traffic controls resulted in […]

13.04.2026 11:31

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Trump calls Pope Leo ‘terrible’ in unusual, direct attack on Church leader

U.S. President Donald Trump forcefully criticized Pope Leo late on Sunday in an unusual, direct attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church that drew immediate rebuke from believers. The president, in an apparent response to the pope’s growing criticisms of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the Trump administration’s hard-line immigration policies, said […]

13.04.2026 11:11

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Australian golf cheers McIlroy’s Masters magic

Of all the Rory McIlroy fans at Augusta National on Sunday, Australian golf bosses were among his biggest supporters as the Northern Irishman went back-to-back at the Masters. McIlroy proved a shot in the arm for Australia’s local tour when he played the national Open at Royal Melbourne last December, and he will return to […]

13.04.2026 11:07

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Two killed in Ukraine despite Easter ceasefire, governor says

Two people were killed and one injured by Russian troops in Ukraine’s frontline eastern Donetsk region before the expiry of a ceasefire to mark Orthodox Easter, a local official said on Monday, One person was killed in the city of Kramatorsk and one in Druzhkivka on Sunday, regional governor Vadym Filashkin said on the Telegram […]

13.04.2026 11:01

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Two minors injured by firecrackers in separate Larnaca incidents

Police in Larnaca are investigating two separate incidents involving injuries to minors caused by firecrackers, with a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old both receiving medical treatment before being discharged. According to the police, the first incident occurred at around 9.40am on Sunday. The 14-year-old was taken to Larnaca general hospital, where he was found to have […]

13.04.2026 10:55

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Pope Leo begins 10-day Africa tour as Trump attacks Church leader

Pope Leo set off on Monday for an ambitious 10-day tour of four countries in Africa, in a bid tourge global leaders ​to address the needs on the continent where more than a fifth of the world’s Catholics live. The first U.S. pope, who was the target of an unusual, direct attack from President Donald […]

13.04.2026 10:40

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Teen stabbed in Larnaca nightclub, police searching for suspect

A 19-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being stabbed by an unknown assailant on Easter Sunday night at a nightclub in the Mackenzie area of Larnaca. According to the police, authorities received information at around 10pm regarding an injured person at a music and dance venue in the area. Police officers attended the scene […]

13.04.2026 10:35

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Children and artists in conversation at Cyprus Museum

The department of antiquities brings children and visual artists together in the educational arts programme Artist Talks for Kids x The Cyprus Museum at the Nicosia museum from spring to summer, running until July. Children aged six to 12 have the chance to meet contemporary artists and their artistic practices while simultaneously enjoying the archaeological […]

13.04.2026 09:53

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Rising component costs threaten smartphone demand outlook

The global smartphone market grew by 1 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, performing above expectations, despite mounting cost pressures, according to industry analysts Omdia. The report found that shipment volumes were temporarily supported by vendor inventory frontloading, which masked the full impact of rising supply-side costs. At the same time, memory […]

13.04.2026 08:00

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EU international trade in services reaches €5.93 trillion in 2023

EU international trade in services reached €5.93 trillion in 2023, according to Eurostat, highlighting the scale of global economic integration and the central role of the United States as a key partner. The data showed that EU countries exported €3.26 trillion in services to non-EU countries, while imports totalled €2.66 trillion, resulting in a positive […]

13.04.2026 07:30

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SpaceX $75 billion IPO threatens to overshadow US listing market

As Elon Musk’s SpaceX closes in on a $75 billion IPO that could rewrite record books, concerns are mounting that others looking to list in 2026 may find it harder to get deals done under the shadow of the space venture’s headline-grabbing debut. US markets, ​prized for their depth, face a critical test, as more […]

13.04.2026 07:00

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British house prices fall 0.5 per cent in March as Iran war hurts demand

British house prices slid unexpectedly last month ​as economic uncertainty stemming from the ‌Iran war hurt buyer demand, mortgage lender Halifax has reported. House prices fell by 0.5 per cent month-on-month ​during March, Halifax said, following a ​0.3 per cent increase in February. A Reuters poll of ⁠economists had pointed to a 0.1 per cent […]

13.04.2026 06:00

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Two minors injured by firecrackers in Larnaca; police investigating separate incidents

Police in Larnaca are investigating two separate incidents in which minors were injured by firecrackers on Saturday, authorities said. A 14‑year‑old and a 17‑year‑old were treated at Larnaca General Hospital and later discharged. The first case occurred around 9:40 a.m., when a 14‑year‑old arrived at the hospital with a superficial injury to a finger on […]

13.04.2026 05:08

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Two dead, three injured after building collapse in Limassol; search efforts continue

Two people were killed and three others injured when part of a three‑storey building collapsed in the Potamos Germasogeias area of Limassol on Sunday, police said. Search‑and‑rescue teams are continuing to comb the debris for any additional victims. The collapse was reported around 1:40 p.m. Police cordoned off the area and rescue crews from the […]

13.04.2026 05:06

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UK says HMS Dragon undergoing short‑term maintenance after water‑system failure in Cyprus

The UK Ministry of Defence says the destroyer HMS Dragon is undergoing short‑term maintenance on its water‑supply system after developing a fault shortly after arriving at Britain’s Akrotiri bases in Cyprus several weeks ago. British media reports said the issue is part of a wider pattern of technical problems that have affected the Type 45 […]

13.04.2026 05:01

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Cyprus archbishop urges unity and resolve in Easter message

Archbishop Georgios called on the public to reflect on the value and purpose of life through the message of the Resurrection, saying in his Easter encyclical that the history of the Greek nation mirrors periods of hardship followed by renewal. He said the Greek people have faced many “Golgothas” throughout their long history and, with […]

13.04.2026 04:59

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23‑year‑old woman in critical condition after highway crash in Paphos

A 23‑year‑old woman is in critical condition after a traffic accident on the Limassol–Paphos highway early Sunday, police said. The crash occurred around 2 a.m. near the Konia area, when the driver lost control of her vehicle, which struck protective barriers and overturned. Fire‑service crews freed her from the wreckage, and she was taken by […]

13.04.2026 04:57

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Two house fires caused by candles in Limassol and Larnaca; two people hospitalized

Two separate early‑morning house fires caused by lit candles damaged homes in Kato Polemidia and Livadia on Monday, authorities said. The first fire broke out shortly before 5:30 a.m. in the kitchen of a two‑storey house in Livadia. Two residents inhaled smoke and were taken to hospital. The blaze started from a candle left on […]

13.04.2026 04:56

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