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UK job postings fall 11 per cent as graduate demand drops to 2020 low

AI skills demand hits record high despite broader UK hiring slump British hiring fell in the first six months of 2026 with job postings for graduates at their ​lowest since 2020, according to a survey from recruitment ‌platform Indeed that also showed demand for AI skills hit a record high. “The UK’s labour market is […]

09.08.2026 06:30

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Shein offers cash payouts and extra shares to investors ahead of IPO

Shein is considering lowering the cost of investment for some late-stage investors as the fast-fashion retailer pursues an IPO at a ​lower valuation, according to filings with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company may ‌offer payouts to early investors as well as more shares with lower conversion price for their holdings, the public filings […]

09.08.2026 06:00

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WHO report scrutinises role of personal doctors in Gesy

The role of personal doctors has come under scrutiny as part of a recent World Health Organisation (WHO) report on our national health system (Gesy). The report, titled ‘Strengthening primary health care and reducing overprovision of low-value specialist care: policy options for Cyprus’, was prepared by four experts – including academics from LSE and Brown […]

09.08.2026 04:24

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Outdoor cinema and two parties in Platres festival

Platres comes alive this summer with a plethora of events happening as crowds spend their August vacations in the green mountain village. At the peak of the holiday season, AgroFest returns for its sixth edition, bringing an outdoor cinema night and two evenings of mega parties this August 14, 15 and 16. The event begins […]

08.08.2026 19:19

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Lionel Messi’s father dies aged 68 in Argentina

Jorge Messi, the father of football star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness, the Argentine footballer’s family confirmed to Reuters. Jorge spent his final months alternating between a medical center in Rosario and his home, accompanied […]

08.08.2026 18:32

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British music festivals stage tentative revival with perks and payment plans

Britain’s music festivals are showing signs of a revival after a rough few years, with big events such as Boomtown selling out at record speed this year as payment plans help fans afford tickets and organisers adapt to demand for higher-end experiences. That is good news for Britain’s live music sector, which has been hit […]

08.08.2026 18:28

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Iran: deal on Strait of Hormuz close but not enough to open vital route

Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there. A U.S. official, who declined to be identified, said on Friday that Washington anticipated an […]

08.08.2026 17:07

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Cyprus Greece ferry secured through next year as subsidy decision awaits

The Cyprus Greece passenger ferry service is secured through 2027, but the government will decide next year whether to continue subsidising the route from 2028, deputy shipping ministry director Kyriakos Aliouris said on Saturday. Aliouris informed the Cyprus News Agency that the existing contract, which began in 2022 and was initially agreed for three years […]

08.08.2026 16:52

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Harvey Nichols may be for sale, but it will always be an important part of UK fashion history

By Naomi Braithwaite Constantly namedropped in Absolutely Fabulous – one of the sharpest and funniest sitcoms of the 1990s – London’s most iconic fashion department store is up for sale following a significant downturn in business over the last five years. Sadly, the retail pressures of a declining luxury goods market and the removal of […]

08.08.2026 16:00

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The tragedy that shaped one of Cyprus’ newest MPs

It takes a moment to even realise it’s her, this slim young woman in a light-pink T-shirt, dwarfed by the gaudy tower of Ayia Napa marina. She looks like she’s just come from the beach (as indeed she has). She doesn’t really look like an MP – albeit from the freshest, least stuffy party, Fidias […]

08.08.2026 15:30

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TV shows we love: Maid

A mother, a maid, a survivor. Three words that describe Alex, the protagonist whose story is delicately told through the seven-part series Maid, released in 2021. A production based on Stephanie Land’s real-life experience and bestselling memoir Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive is a story about a woman oscillating […]

08.08.2026 15:15

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Todd Blanche, Trump’s ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney general

U.S. Senate Republicans on Saturday narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche to be President Donald Trump’s attorney general, capping one of the most contentious cabinet fights of Trump’s second term after bipartisan concerns over Blanche’s independence nearly derailed the nomination. Blanche won confirmation in a 50-49 vote, with Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposing him. […]

08.08.2026 15:13

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Fish supper

Thai Red Curry with Fish 500g whole fish, skinned3 tablespoons oilSaltPepper2 tablespoons red curry paste400g coconut milk (canned)200g green beans, cut into 3 cm pieces2 tablespoons lime juice1 teaspoon grated lime zest2 teaspoons brown sugarTo garnishFresh coriander leavesFresh basilLime, slicedHot red pepper, sliced For the curry: In a large frying pan, put 1 tablespoon of […]

08.08.2026 14:32

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Champions Arsenal sign Guimaraes from Newcastle in £75m deal

Arsenal have signed Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes on a four-year contract with a further one-year option, the Premier League champions announced on Saturday. The North London club have agreed a deal reported by British media to be worth around 75 million pounds for the Brazil international, adding one of the Premier League’s most influential […]

08.08.2026 14:19

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Dish based on abundance of seafood

Ceviche is widely regarded as Peru’s national dish, a vibrant expression of coastal life, history and cultural exchange that has evolved over centuries. Its origins are often traced to the ancient coastal civilisations of Peru, particularly the Moche, who are believed to have prepared fish marinated in fermented fruit juices or local tumbo before the […]

08.08.2026 14:15

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Delivery driver robbed after attack in Limassol

Police are investigating a robbery after a 23-year-old food delivery driver was attacked in the Ayios Sylas area of Limassol in the early hours of Saturday. According to a complaint made to police, the man was in the area at around 1.30am to deliver an order when he was approached by two unidentified young men. […]

08.08.2026 14:11

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Russian drones kill 3-year-old boy and grandparents near Kyiv

Russian drones killed a three-year-old boy and his grandparents in a village in the Kyiv region, and another person was killed during an overnight ballistic attack on the capital, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday. Russia in recent months has intensified attacks on Kyiv, while Ukraine has targeted Russian oil facilities and logistics infrastructure to […]

08.08.2026 13:48

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Why we numb our emotions – and healthier ways to cope

By Dina Gavarieva We all have moments when life feels too much, perhaps following a difficult conversation, a painful memory, a sense of failure, loneliness, shame, guilt or regret. Many of us will reach for the comfort blanket offering relief. It could be a bar of chocolate, a glass of wine, burning the midnight oil […]

08.08.2026 13:30

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Akrotiri residents protest planned British bases antenna expansion

Residents and local groups marched outside RAF Akrotiri on Saturday to protest plans for a major expansion of military antenna infrastructure, citing concerns over potential health, safety and environmental effects. The march was organised by Kourion municipality and began at 9.30am from the first entrance to the Akrotiri municipal district before proceeding towards the British […]

08.08.2026 13:04

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Romanian national remanded for two days over Paphos burglaries

A 44-year-old Romanian national was remanded in custody for two days on Saturday over a series of burglaries in Androlykou and Argaka. The Paphos district court ordered his detention after hearing that police had yet to complete their investigation and expected to take a further 10 statements from people connected to the suspect. The court […]

08.08.2026 12:53

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Cyprus to fund restoration of historic Gaza church damaged by Israeli strikes

Cyprus will provide €150,000 to the Patriarchate of Jerusalem towards the restoration of the historic Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza, which was partially destroyed during an Israeli bombardment in October 2023. The Greek Orthodox church was struck on October 19, 2023, while hundreds of Palestinians were sheltering inside the compound. At least 18 people […]

08.08.2026 12:52

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South Korea FA apologises over ‘sexual services’ allegations

South Korea’s national football association apologised on Saturday after a media report alleged it had provided “sexual services” to foreign referees when they were in the country for international matches more than a decade ago. South Korean broadcaster JTBC reported on Thursday that the Korea Football Association (KFA) had provided such services to foreign referees […]

08.08.2026 12:16

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Government defends advisory council over appointments scandal

The government defended the role of the advisory council on Saturday as criticism continued over the appointment of boards to semi government organisations, with deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou describing attacks on the body as “unfair”. Antoniou said the council was created as part of a new system intended to improve transparency and merit in […]

08.08.2026 12:07

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Heatwaves expose overcrowding crisis in Europe’s ageing prisons

On a day when temperatures were soaring past 37 degrees Celsius outside, the prisoner sat in his cell with wet towels around his window bars, trying to explain to the visiting politician how it felt to be locked up in France during a heatwave. Most days, 29-year-old Manu stayed on his bed, moving as little […]

08.08.2026 12:03

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