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Portugal and Colombia battle for top spot to dodge heavyweights

When Portugal face Colombia in their final Group K match at the World Cup, both teams will be jockeying to get a result that ensures they avoid a potential nightmare scenario in the round of 32. While Colombia have reached the knockout stages with six points from two games, Portugal sit on four points and […]

27.06.2026 12:13

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Trump says New York candidates’ victories pose ‘greatest threat’ in US history

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Friday that a string of left-wing Democratic primary victories in New York City posed “the most serious threat to our country since its existence,” previewing what is likely to be a key Republican line of attack ahead of November’s midterm elections. Trump, addressing the evangelical Faith and Freedom Coalition’s […]

27.06.2026 12:05

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Unspeakable acts committed in the name of revenge

If I told you that NS Toledano is the pseudonym of a secondary school student and that Catalyst is his self-published debut fantasy novella, you’d have every right to go into this review with some major doubts. Reading on will, I hope, dispel many of those doubts, because Catalyst shows both great potential and more […]

27.06.2026 12:00

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Israel, Lebanon sign initial agreement after US-mediated talks

srael and Lebanon signed a framework agreement in Washington on Friday following several days of talks to secure an end to fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollahmilitants, though both sides framed the deal as an initial step. Lebanese Ambassador Nada Moawad and her Israeli counterpart Yechiel Leiter signed the trilateral document with the U.S. at […]

27.06.2026 11:58

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Science museum brings soccer tech to World Cup fans

Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum, in its North American ‌debut in Vancouver, has drawn hundreds of fans to Science World to study the game’s evolution as organisers aim to accelerate soccer’s growth in ice hockey-mad Canada. Located at the eastern end of False Creek, Science World sits steps ​from BC Place, the city’s […]

27.06.2026 11:40

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Gold fever sends some vintage luxury watches to the melting furnace

By Alessandro Parodi and Ben Makori Omega’s Constellation watch has been flashed in campaigns, movies and at the Met Gala by stars like George Clooney and Nicole Kidman, turning it into a symbol of luxury and glamour. But as gold prices near record highs struck in January, some such classic watches are being melted down […]

27.06.2026 11:00

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Investigations continue into death of 12-month-old boy in Limassol

Police investigations are continuing into the death of a 12-month-old boy who died at Limassol general hospital, as authorities await the results of laboratory tests to determine the cause of death. According to police, a post-mortem examination carried out on Friday did not establish the cause of the infant’s death. Samples were taken during the […]

27.06.2026 10:46

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Limassol police arrest 22-year-old over stolen motorcycle

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Limassol on Friday as part of an investigation into the theft of a motorcycle and the unlawful possession of property, police said. According to police, a motorcycle belonging to a 34-year-old man was stolen on Thursday afternoon, while it was parked at the owner’s residence in Limassol. Two electric […]

27.06.2026 10:43

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Eight arrested in nationwide police crackdown overnight

Eight people were arrested during targeted operations carried out across Cyprus overnight as part of a nationwide effort to prevent serious crime and maintain public order, police said on Saturday. The eight arrests were made for a range of offences, including illegal employment, working as a private security guard without the required licence and various […]

27.06.2026 10:31

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AI has changed employment patterns but has not affected wage growth — yet

The adoption of artificial intelligence tools is already leading to a reallocation of jobs within the United States labour market, according to new research published by the European Central Bank (ECB). While the aggregate impact on total employment has remained muted, the analysis reveals a clear trend where occupations considered at high risk of substitution […]

27.06.2026 10:00

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Trojan Women kick off International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama

The Spanish production of Euripides’ The Trojan Women, directed by Carlota Ferrer, will open the 29th edition of the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama next month. Produced by Come y Calla Productions in collaboration with the Mérida International Classical Theatre Festival, The Trojan Women will be presented at Curium Ancient Theatre on July 3 […]

27.06.2026 10:00

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Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves east

Germans braced for sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe was expected to move east after temperatures broke records above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have all experienced record heat in June, and the weather system could test more records as it rolls […]

27.06.2026 09:54

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Temperatures to hit 38C inland

Temperatures will rise on Saturday to around 38C inland, 29C on the west and southwest coasts, and around 32C along the rest of the coastline. It will hit 28C in the mountains. Low cloud and occasional mist will lift in the morning to bring mostly clear skies. Some cloud will develop in the mountains later […]

27.06.2026 09:40

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Ireland’s Presidency will work to support all Europeans

By Micheál Martin On July 1, on the conclusion of its successful six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Cyprus will pass the baton to Ireland for its eighth Council Presidency. The rotating Presidency offers small EU member states like Cyprus and Ireland an opportunity to play a central role in shaping decisions […]

27.06.2026 09:30

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Cyprus Business Now: banking outlook, tourism, Logicom, Tototheo, fuel, UBS, CSE

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) and Eurobank are well positioned to benefit from a renewed re-rating of Hellenic banking stocks, according to Cyprus-based investment firm Roemer Capital, with the company upgrading the former to a buy recommendation and reaffirming its positive stance on the latter. The firm said fading geopolitical risks, resilient economic growth in […]

27.06.2026 09:02

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Group G: Belgium top group with win over New Zealand, Egypt and Iran share spoils

Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to advance Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to breeze into the knockout stage of the World Cup, winning Group G to set up a last-32 clash with one of the eight best third-placed teams. After having a penalty award overturned following a VAR check, Belgium […]

27.06.2026 08:21

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US and Norway lead as primary energy suppliers to EU

The European Union maintained stable petroleum oil imports during the first quarter of 2026 when compared to the monthly average recorded throughout 2025, according to a report from Eurostat. The value of petroleum imports experienced a modest increase of 0.8 per cent, although the total volume saw a minor decline of 0.6 per cent. In […]

27.06.2026 08:10

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US strikes Iran in response to attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military attacked Iran on Friday in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with each country accusing the other of violating terms of a ceasefire agreed on last week. U.S. Central Command said aircraft struck missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites, later […]

27.06.2026 07:56

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Space startups seek insurance for orbital AI data centers

Space companies have spoken with insurers about coverage for orbital AI data centers, a sign ‌of early progress for an experimental industry backed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX (SPCX.O) and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin. The concept of data center satellites — designed to bypass Earth’s power constraints — has drawn growing attention since Musk described them […]

27.06.2026 07:30

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Generative AI adoption surges among French mid-sized companies

Generative AI use is spreading quickly among French mid-sized companies, but most have yet to report ​clear productivity benefits, according to a survey by ‌state-backed investment bank Bpifrance. Bpifrance said in its annual barometer of Entreprises de Taille Intermédiaire, or ETIs, that 77 per cent of 534 ​company heads surveyed said their firms use generative […]

27.06.2026 07:10

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Majority of US consumers now favour buying a home over renting

A majority of US consumers now say they would prefer to buy a home rather than rent or move in with family, the ​first time since 2023 that sentiment has favored homeownership, according to ‌Bank of America’s latest homebuyer insights report. The findings point to improving sentiment toward homeownership, even as elevated mortgage rates, high […]

27.06.2026 06:00

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Group H: Cape Verde reach knockouts after draw with S.Arabia, Spain send Uruguay packing

Cape Verde tie Saudi Arabia, become smallest nation to reach Cape Verde became the first World Cup debutant to reach the knockout phase in 20 years with their 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia to close out Group H Friday night in Houston. The nation of islands off Africa’s Atlantic Coast was the third-smallest qualifier in […]

27.06.2026 05:06

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Wild pre army hairstyles of Paralimni villages to go on show

A photographic exhibition examining a tradition among teenage boys preparing to enter the army seen in Famagusta villages in the Kokkinochoria area will be staged at Serena Beach in Protaras next week. Titled Moikanes (Mohicans), the one-day exhibition by Cypriot visual artist Nikolas Louka will take place on July 3, where photographs will focus on […]

27.06.2026 04:25

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Our View: Committee probe into Mafia State a bad idea

The government decision to appoint independent criminal investigators, to look into the possible offences listed in the report by the anti-corruption authority about the allegations made in Mafia State, does not seem to be going very smoothly. No lawyer who was approached by President Nikos Christodoulides for the job gave a positive answer to the […]

27.06.2026 04:20

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