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Migrants flown to Equatorial Guinea after resisting Liberia deportation under Trump deal, sources say

Five people who the US attempted to deport to Liberia this week resisted getting off the plane and were instead transported to Equatorial Guinea, another African country to which the Trump administration is removing migrants it cannot legally send home, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The incident represents an early snag in […]

21.08.2026 22:55

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Four-year-old dies after meningitis left him brain dead

Four-year-old Marios, who had suffered brain damage on July 14 due to meningitis, died in Makarios hospital on Friday. The boy’s death was announced by Kourion municipality in a post on social media, cancelling an event in the framework of a festival that was to take place on Friday evening as a gesture of respect […]

21.08.2026 22:43

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Supreme Court lets Trump continue work on White House ballroom for now

The US Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to continue construction of his White House ballroom project for now, temporarily pausing a judicial order that would halt much of the development. The court’s action, known as an administrative stay, gives the justices additional time to consider the administration’s formal request to let […]

21.08.2026 22:35

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Guyana’s Birkett emerges as leader in informal poll for next UN chief

An informal poll on Friday placed Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett narrowly ahead in the contest to become the next UN Secretary-General, diplomats and other sources close to the process said. The voting among the 15 members of the UN Security Council was the second such “straw poll” after a first round last month showed former […]

21.08.2026 21:50

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Russian ‘double-tap’ strike on shopping centre in Ukraine kills 14

At least 14 people were killed and more than 120 wounded on Friday when two Russian drones struck a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, authorities said. Twenty-two children were among the wounded in the daytime attack on President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s hometown, regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha said on the Telegram messaging […]

21.08.2026 21:19

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Paredes banned for ten games after World Cup final fracas, Argentina fined

Argentina’s Leandro Paredes received a ten-match suspension for his part in a brawl after his team lost to Spain in the World Cup final while teammate Nahuel Molina was suspended for seven games, Fifa announced on Friday. A brief scuffle erupted at the final whistle when Argentina midfielder Paredes shoved Spain’s Gavi to the ground […]

21.08.2026 20:48

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Erdogan ‘antisemitic dictator’ who ‘occupies half of Cyprus’, Netanyahu says in reaction to red notice

Turkey said on Friday it would seek an Interpol red notice for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of a domestic criminal case linked to an attack on activists seeking to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. In a reaction on X, Netanyahu’s office said “Erdogan is an antisemitic dictator who has […]

21.08.2026 20:43

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New animal shelter, water management highlighted at Paphos meeting

Issues regarding environmental protection, water resources management and infrastructure, as well as the establishment of a new animal shelter in the Paphos district, were at the centre of a meeting between environment commissioner Elias Myrianthos and Paphos district self-government organisation (EOA) president Charalambos Pittokopitis on Friday. Pittokopitis assured the commissioner that the EOA was ready […]

21.08.2026 20:31

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Second suspect remanded over delivery driver muggings

A seven-day remand order was issued on Friday against a 22-year-old to facilitate investigations into the mugging of delivery drivers in Paphos. The Paphos district court heard that this was the second arrest in connection with the attacks on August 18. A 35-year old had already been arrested and taken before the court on Thursday. […]

21.08.2026 20:16

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The fading scent of Milikouri’s roses

A unique but almost forgotten tradition once made the mountain village of Milikouri known far beyond Cyprus: the cultivation of the Damask rose and the production of rose essence and rose oil. The Rosa damascena was more than simply a plant grown in the village. Rose bushes were planted along the edges of vineyards as […]

21.08.2026 20:10

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Roadworks in Larnaca to affect central avenue

Works start on Monday along Nikos Pattichis avenue in Larnaca to construct pavements and pedestrian crossings. The Public Works Department announced on Friday that during the week-long works, from Acharnon street in the direction from the city centre to the Kamares roundabout, the left lane of the avenue would be closed to traffic for about […]

21.08.2026 20:05

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Paphos village ready to welcome Anti-Skino Festival

The countdown is on for the 10th Anti-Skino Open-Air Festival of Theatre and Performing Arts, which on August 28 and 29 celebrates ten years with a rich two-day programme, in a new location. Val’s Place in Gialia, Paphos is the venue that hosts the festival this year following other locations in Kato Pyrgos and Nicosia. […]

21.08.2026 19:22

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‘Weird slime’ floating in Limassol seas

A “weird slime” was reported floating in the sea in Limassol over the past few days, prompting the Ecologists Movement’s Limassol district chairman, Andreas Mavrikios, to call on those responsible to “quit”. Affected areas included Armonia beach in Ayios Tychonas, where a white substance covered the sea, while on August 15 people found themselves swimming […]

21.08.2026 18:57

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Erhurman: Attempts to render Turkish Cypriots invisible do not help solution efforts

Attempts to “render Turkish Cypriots invisible” are unhelpful to efforts to bring about a solution to the Cyprus problem, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Friday, following political pressure from the Greek Cypriot side causing the cancellation of a music festival in Kyrenia and telephone calls from the foreign ministry discouraging diplomats from attending […]

21.08.2026 18:24

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Vehicle catches fire near Avgorou

A vehicle parked in a field on the Avgorou-Frenaros road was extensively damaged by fire early on Friday morning. The fire service received a call at 6.55am and sent two fire engines from Famagusta fire station to the scene. Firefighters brought the blaze under control at 7.26am. The vehicle suffered extensive damage from the flames […]

21.08.2026 18:07

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Sinner withdraws from US open due to knee injury

World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the U.S. Open due to a persistent right knee injury, the Italian said on Friday, depriving the season’s final Grand Slam of one of its biggest contenders. The 24-year-old, who captured his fifth major title at Wimbledon last month, has not played since sustaining the injury earlier […]

21.08.2026 18:06

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Farmers await compensation, restocking after FMD

Seven farmers have yet to receive full compensation for losses caused by this year’s foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, while delays have also been reported in restocking affected farms, head of the Voice of Livestock Breeders Neofytos Neofytou said on Friday. Neofytou told the Cyprus News Agency that four farmers had received no compensation, while three […]

21.08.2026 17:58

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Van de Ven main Spurs skipper as De Zerbi names five captains

Tottenham Hotspur’s official captain this season will be Micky van de Ven, with manager Roberto de Zerbi on Friday naming the Netherlands international at the head of a five-man leadership group including World Cup-winner Pedro Porro. Both players, however, will miss Spurs’ opening Premier League game at Brentford on Saturday. The 25-year-old Van de Ven […]

21.08.2026 17:45

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Africa’s smartphone market suffers first decline in three years

Africa’s smartphone market recorded its first year-on-year decline in three years in the second quarter of 2026, with shipments falling 7 per cent as rising device prices put growing pressure on affordability across the continent, according to research from market intelligence firm Omdia. The downturn was particularly severe in the sub-$100 segment, which has traditionally […]

21.08.2026 17:32

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Teen hospitalised after driving e-scooter into parked car

A 14-year-old boy suffered an epidural haematoma in the early hours of Friday, when the e-scooter he was riding crashed into the back of a parked car. The boy was admitted to Makarios hospital in Nicosia and his condition is described as stable. The accident happened in Trachoni, Limassol, at half an hour past midnight […]

21.08.2026 17:20

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All Blacks’ belief will be key to their hopes of upsetting South Africa

New Zealand must believe they can beat hosts South Africa in Saturday’s first test if they are looking for the key to success in the opening encounter of their four-match series, coach Dave Rennie said on Thursday. The All Blacks take on the top-ranked Springboks at Ellis Park after winning their three clashes against provincial […]

21.08.2026 17:01

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The 2026 secure communications control framework: Identity, certificate lifecycle, audit evidence and operational resilience

Security leaders rarely need another generic encryption checklist. They need a control framework that translates regulatory obligations, architecture decisions and operational realities into questions that can be tested. Secure external communication touches identity, data protection, cryptography, customer experience, third-party risk and incident response, yet it is often inherited as a feature of a legacy gateway. […]

21.08.2026 17:00

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Plug and Play Cyprus unveils first 10-startup accelerator cohort

Plug and Play Cyprus has unveiled its first cohort of 10 startups, following the launch of its activities on the island in April as Cyprus continues to build momentum as an emerging technology and innovation hub. The Silicon Valley-based innovation platform said its first Plug and Play Cyprus cohort would bring together Sprouty, ModelRoom, Cleedee, […]

21.08.2026 16:59

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Canada, UK join reproach of Israel over closure of probe into Amalthea aid worker killings

Canada and the United Kingdom on Friday joined Australia in condemning Israel for closing its investigation into the killing of seven aid workers who were transporting humanitarian goods sent from Cyprus to Gaza in 2024, with all three countries issuing a joint statement expressing their distaste at the decision. “On April 1, 2024, the Israel Defence […]

21.08.2026 16:52

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