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Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency

President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to the lowest level of his presidency with an overwhelming majority of Americans concerned the U.S. war with Iran will last a long time, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded on Monday. Just 33% of respondents in the four-day survey said they approved of Trump’s performance in the […]

17.08.2026 21:46

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Los Angeles gang leader masterminded Tupac’s drive-by killing, prosecutor tells jury

A former street gang leader orchestrated the 1996 drive-by shooting of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in retribution for the beating of his nephew, a prosecutor told jurors during opening statements in a murder trial tied to a long-unsolved crime that became a seminal moment in rap history. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, […]

17.08.2026 21:42

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Trump says North Korea’s Kim has responded to his overtures

President Donald Trump said on Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had responded to his overtures after Trump ordered the United States to scale back military exercises with South Korea. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump was asked why Kim had not responded to Trump’s overtures. “He has,” he answered, without […]

17.08.2026 21:39

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Turkey, Iran discuss efforts to open Strait of Hormuz, continue US-Iran ceasefire

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday discussed efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz and ensure the continuation of a ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. during a call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi, a Turkish diplomatic source said, without elaborating. Earlier, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran had decided to […]

17.08.2026 21:13

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Kushner’s talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Trump Gaza plan

Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner left Jerusalem on Monday without a breakthrough after two days of talks with Israeli and Hamas leaders over a stalled U.S. plan to end the war in Gaza, with both sides standing firm on key demands. Kushner met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel a day after meeting […]

17.08.2026 20:42

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Blood donations fall critically short as needs triple available supply

Head of the Cyprus blood bank Androula Panayiotou warned of a shortage of blood reserves with current needs falling critically short as needs tripled available supply on Monday. Panayiotou said that only 100 blood donors visited blood collection centres nationwide on Monday, while the current need stands at 350 blood units daily. She added that […]

17.08.2026 20:39

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Three people were killed in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos

The helicopter crashed shortly after taking off, killing the pilot and two passengers, the officials said. The cause of the crash is not yet known. Images broadcast on local media showed what appeared to be the crash site on an arid hillside, where a ball of flame created a column of dark smoke.

17.08.2026 20:15

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Minister slams claims solar energy is loss making

Assertions that photovoltaic/solar systems are loss-making are misleading and only serve to discourage investment in ‘clean energy’, the energy minister said in a letter made public on Monday. Michalis Damianos was responding to a formal query submitted by Akel MP Christos Christofides. The MP asked questions about the policy of cutbacks to solar systems at […]

17.08.2026 20:03

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Moonlit concert coming to Limassol

Music under the full moon? Yes, please! A special event is set for Friday, August 28 as it coincides with the August full moon, this year called the Sturgeon Moon. Limassol Municipality hosts a free summer concert on this date, titled Under the Light of the Red Moon. Held at the Heroes Theatre – Christos […]

17.08.2026 19:36

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Russia jails anti-war politician for 11 years in further clampdown on dissent

A senior member of Russia’s liberal Yabloko party was sentenced on Monday to 11 years and one month in a penal colony for condemning the war in Ukraine, which he described at his trial as a catastrophe for Russia. Lev Shlosberg, the party’s deputy chairman, was accused of discrediting Russia’s armed forces and spreading false […]

17.08.2026 19:21

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Cyprus’ young people live at home until age 27

Young people in Cyprus live with their parents until the age of 27 on average, a new Eurostat survey showed. By comparison, young adults across the European Union leave their parents’ home at an average age of 26. The updated data on the status of the youth across the EU was released on the occasion […]

17.08.2026 18:55

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Menoyia to be turned into detention centre for police use

The former migrant detention centre in Menoyia will serve as a temporary detention centre for people in police custody as part of measures to address overcrowding in police detention centres, the justice minister said on Monday. Speaking at a meeting with representatives of the police and the public works department, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris gave […]

17.08.2026 18:53

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Nicosia hit by heavy rains

Heavy rains on Monday saw the fire service in Nicosia respond to several incidents including flooded basements, blocked stormwater drains and people trapped on flooded roads. The fire service said that rainfall was concentrated in the Ayios Dhometios, Engomi, Lakatamia, Makedonitissa and Strovolos areas. One of the worst affected places was October 28 street in […]

17.08.2026 18:37

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Jet ski misuse fine set to rise to €1,500

The fine for operating a jet ski or similar vessel without the required licence is set to increase from €85.43 to €1,500 under new legislation. A competent official told the Cyprus News Agency on Monday that the increase was part of the new recreational navigation law, which was passed earlier this year but has not […]

17.08.2026 18:10

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Trump says Iran should surrender, threatens to bomb Oman

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran should surrender to end a war with the U.S. as talks between the countries remained stalled. “They should put up the white flag of surrender,” Trump told a Fox News reporter during a phone interview. An interim deal agreed to in June declared an “immediate and […]

17.08.2026 17:45

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Mecca agreement could leave Cyprus with ‘less control’ over its security

Emerging security architecture in the Middle East risks leaving Cyprus with less control over its own security as regional powers are pushed towards competing alignments, area studies analyst and research fellow at the Institute of International Relations (IDIS) in Athens Ilya Roubanis warned on Monday. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail about the Mecca joint defence […]

17.08.2026 17:43

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Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails

Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to “fully offensive” due to the deadlock in efforts to agree a permanent end to its war with the United States, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday. Progress towards peace talks and a resumption of oil tanker traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz […]

17.08.2026 17:29

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Rights group urges FIFA to block Infantino re-election bid over term limits

Human rights organisation FairSquare has urged FIFA to rule that Gianni Infantino is ineligible to seek another term as president, arguing he has already served the maximum three terms permitted under the body’s statutes. FIFA presidents are limited to three terms in office. However, in 2022 Infantino successfully argued that his first spell in charge, […]

17.08.2026 17:11

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Shein eyes company valuation of around $25 billion in Hong Kong IPO, sources say

Online fast-fashion retailer ‌Shein is eyeing a company valuation in its planned Hong Kong IPO of just a quarter of the nearly $100 billion number seen in a share sale four years ago, sources said, as its growth prospects weaken. Two people familiar with the situation said Shein’s value was ​likely to be around $25 […]

17.08.2026 16:30

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Paphos mayor slams ‘demolition’ of local hillside

Paphos Mayor Angelos Onisiforou on Monday called for immediate action over work being carried out between Anavargos and Armos, claiming the hillside was being “demolished” without the required planning permission. Onisiforou said the work was continuing during the holiday period and accused the owner of taking advantage of the holidays to continue undisturbed. “He even […]

17.08.2026 16:26

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Police urge caution as torrential rain hits Nicosia-Limassol highway

Torrential rain is causing limited visibility on the Nicosia-Limassol highway, particularly around Kornos and Kofinou, police said on Monday afternoon. Drivers were urged to exercise particular caution, reduce their speed and keep a safe distance from vehicles ahead. Police also advised motorists to use their headlights while driving through the affected areas. The rain is […]

17.08.2026 16:21

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The future of preventive health: how technology and lifestyle are merging for longevity

Preventive health used to mean an annual checkup and hoping for the best. That is changing fast. Over the next decade, staying well will depend on combining daily data from wearables, evidence based lifestyle habits, and a growing set of at home wellness tools that help people notice small changes before they turn into bigger […]

17.08.2026 16:15

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Car catches fire in Aglandjia

A fire broke out in a car owned by a 36-year-old woman in the Aglandjia are of Nicosia on Monday. According to police, the fire occurred at around 12.30pm Members of the police and fire service arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.

17.08.2026 16:11

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Police seek legal guidance over Drousiotis crowdfunding appeal

Police have sought the opinion of the legal service on whether journalist Makarios Drousiotis can collect money raised through his crowdfunding appeal to cover his legal costs. The request was made after the fundraising authority referred the matter to police. Drousiotis launched the crowdfunding campaign to raise money for his legal defence and said on […]

17.08.2026 15:30

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