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Australia toughens kids’ social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms

Australia said on Saturday it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms found to have failed to uphold a ground-breaking social media ban for children, as evidence mounts that the ban has had little effect on teen use. The government will also strengthen the information-gathering powers of its internet regulator, the […]

27.06.2026 16:12

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Third suspect arrested over seizure of dried poppy bulbs

A 22-year-old man was arrested on Friday by the drug squad (Ykan) as part of an ongoing investigation into the importation of a large quantity of dried poppy bulbs discovered in postal packages in the Famagusta district. In a statement issued on Saturday, police said the arrest relates to the seizure of dried poppy bulbs […]

27.06.2026 15:59

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Government reviewing additional FMD aid for sheep and goat farmers

The agriculture ministry has confirmed that it has received a new request for additional financial support from the Union of Sheep and Goat Producers’ Groups and said the matter will be assessed by the competent authorities under the existing legal framework. In a statement issued on Saturday, the agriculture ministry said it understood the difficulties […]

27.06.2026 15:48

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Melkonian Institute commemorative album launched at Presidential Palace

A trilingual commemorative album documenting the history and legacy of the Melkonian Educational Institute was officially presented at the Presidential Palace last week, in an event celebrating the memory, education and cultural heritage of Cyprus’ Armenian community. The publication, released by the Press and Information Office (PIO) in Greek, Armenian and English, was co-organised by […]

27.06.2026 15:33

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When grief brings you home to Cyprus

I started reading Matthew Philip Long’s debut novella a couple of months after my mother passed away. And I had to stop. Set in Cyprus, Life Goes on Without You and Me follows a man returning to the island of his birth after his mother’s death, searching for traces of her in the land she […]

27.06.2026 15:30

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Venezuela quake toll tops 900, search intensifies for thousands

Desperate Venezuelans and rescue teams raced to find survivors on Friday as the death toll from twin earthquakes rose above 900 with foreign crews and aid only beginning to reach devastated areas nearly two days after the quakes. The government said 172 people remained trapped, 920 were dead and 3,360 injured after the quakes devastated […]

27.06.2026 15:23

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Fruit (and veg) desserts

Ice Cream with Coconut, Banana & Mango 100g coconut milk (canned)50g brown sugar1/2 teaspoon (2 g) xanthan gum300g frozen exotic fruits (bananas, mangos, papaya)Coconut flakes (lightly roasted)Edible flowers (optional, for garnish) In a hot non-stick pan (no fat), add the coconut flakes. Roast them lightly, stirring constantly until golden, and immediately pour them into a […]

27.06.2026 14:33

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How Jerk Chicken became Jamaica’s most iconic dish

Jerk chicken is one of Jamaica’s most distinctive culinary traditions, rooted in a complex history of indigenous practice, African resilience and colonial exchange. Its origins are commonly linked to the Maroons, descendants of enslaved Africans who escaped plantations and developed ingenious methods of seasoning and slow cooking meat over pimento wood fires in the Jamaican […]

27.06.2026 14:15

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Exercise benefits every area of your body,  and these hormones are the reason why

By Beatriz Carpallo Porcar, Andrés Ráfales Perucha, Daniel Sanjuán Sánchez, José Lesmes Poveda López and Paula Cordova Alegre It is tempting to understand muscle’s role in the body as a simple mechanical motor. But the truth is much more complex: our muscles function as an endocrine organ that can influence virtually every system in our […]

27.06.2026 14:00

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Saudi media: north used by Muslim Brotherhood-linked networks

New allegations published by Saudi media have placed the north of Cyprus under scrutiny over claims that it has been used as a transit and operational hub by networks linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, involving alleged educational fraud, forged documents and the movement of Islamist fugitives. According to reports published on Saturday by Saudi broadcasters […]

27.06.2026 13:43

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Sheep and goat farmers call for more FMD aid

A request for emergency financial support due to the foot-and-mouth crisis has been made to the agriculture minister from groups representing sheep and goat producers. In a letter to minister Maria Panayiotou on Saturday, the association representing the producers said it fully recognised the necessity of taking strict measures to protect public and animal health, […]

27.06.2026 13:22

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Christodoulides to meet former UK premier Tony Blair ahead of Gaza talks

President Nikos Christodoulides is due to meet former British prime minister Sir Tony Blair on Monday, amid renewed diplomatic efforts concerning the future governance and reconstruction of Gaza. The presidency announced the meeting on Friday but did not provide further details on the agenda. Blair is on the board of the Gaza Board of Peace […]

27.06.2026 13:13

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Cyprus hotel bookings improve but season remains under pressure

Hotel bookings in Cyprus are gradually improving after months of disruption linked to the crisis in the Middle East, but the sector is still facing an average loss of around 20 per cent for the rest of the season, the president of the hotel managers association has said. Christos Angelides said the wave of cancellations […]

27.06.2026 12:44

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Dream move to Cyprus quickly became housing horror story

By Dina-Perla Portnaar My first five days in Cyprus were hell, with problems inside the house that demanded attention before anything else could begin to settle, continuous management of issues that appeared one after another. I didn’t know anyone in my neighbourhood, let alone builders or plumbers, which made each problem harder to deal with. […]

27.06.2026 12:30

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James blow leaves Tuchel tinkering as England seek Panama progress

Thomas Tuchel will not have Reece James for England’s final World Cup Group L match against Panama on Saturday due to injury, but the coach said Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson were all available as his side look to seal progress. England top the group on four points, level with Ghana, with Croatia […]

27.06.2026 12:19

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TV shows we love: Man vs Bee

One word that comes to mind when I think of Man vs Bee is hilarious. This comedy showcases a new side to the man we know behind the character of Mr Bean. Rowan Atkinson brings his signature style of physical comedy into a story that turns an ordinary house-sitting job into complete chaos. Inside a […]

27.06.2026 12:15

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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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