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Meteor Blast Heard Across Northeastern U.S., Experts Say

A loud double boom that shook buildings across parts of the northeastern United States on Saturday afternoon was caused by a meteor entering the atmosphere, according to the American Meteor Society. The object, estimated to be about one meter wide, broke apart around 2 p.m. near the New Hampshire–Massachusetts border, just north of Boston, the […]

01.06.2026 17:00

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UK releases second batch of files on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador

The British government published on Monday a second batch of documents relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, a saga which has led to questions over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s judgment and leadership. Starmer sacked Mandelson last year, but the prime minister’s decision to hand Britain’s top diplomatic post to a […]

01.06.2026 16:29

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McLaren join Ferrari as only F1 teams to make 1,000 GP starts

Bruce McLaren, in a 1964 eulogy for late friend and fellow driver Timmy Mayer, said “life is measured in achievement, not in years alone” and more than 60 years later his team are still living by the maxim. Founded by the late New Zealander, with barely a handful of employees, McLaren celebrate their 1,000th Formula […]

01.06.2026 16:25

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Limassol woman loses €42,500 in phone scam

A 76-year-old woman has reported losing €42,500 after falling victim to a telephone scam, police said on Monday. According to the police, the woman said she received a phone call earlier in the day from an unknown man speaking English who claimed to be a payments services manager. Using false claims about the security of […]

01.06.2026 16:01

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Cobolli drops set but battles past unseeded Svajda to reach French Open last eight

Tenth-seed Flavio Cobolli dropped his first set of the tournament but beat unseeded American Zachary Svajda en route to a 6-2 6-3 6-7(3) 7-6(5) on Monday to book his spot in the French Open last eight. The 24-year-old Italian has reached the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the second time after last year’s run […]

01.06.2026 15:41

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At Least 55 Killed in Explosion at Myanmar Explosives Depot

At least 55 people were killed and dozens injured when an explosives warehouse blew up in the village of Kaungtup in northern Myanmar, according to reports from the BBC and the Associated Press. The blast occurred around noon local time and damaged about 100 nearby buildings. Kaungtup lies in the Namhkam area of Shan State, […]

01.06.2026 15:30

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About 3,000 People in Cyprus Have Multiple Sclerosis, Data Show

Nearly 3,000 people in Cyprus are living with Multiple Sclerosis, according to figures cited by Alithia from the International MS Federation. The disease affects an estimated 3 million people worldwide. The announcement highlighted the importance of early diagnosis and proper training for healthcare staff in managing the condition.

01.06.2026 15:30

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India’s viral ‘Cockroach’ youth group plans street protest in challenge to Modi

The founder of an online Indian youth group that has amassed millions of followers in days said on Monday he plans to take his movement on to the streets with a protest against the education minister and in a show of dissent against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Cockroach Janta Party has tapped into the […]

01.06.2026 14:41

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Eight Killed in Israeli Strike in South Lebanon, Officials Say

Eight people were killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Sunday morning, including three women, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, reporting a rise in Israeli military activity in the area. Israel says its intensified air and ground operations are targeting Hezbollah positions. The attack hit the town of Deir Zahrani in the Nabatieh district […]

01.06.2026 14:00

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Cyprus Budget Surplus Shrinks in First Four Months, Data Show

Cyprus recorded a budget surplus of €593.4 million in the first four months of 2026, a drop of €593.4 million from the same period last year, according to preliminary figures released by the Statistical Service. The surplus for January–April equals 1.5% of GDP, compared with 1.7% in the same period of 2025. Last year’s surplus […]

01.06.2026 14:00

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NASA’s Perseverance Rover is ready to complete a Martian marathon

For NASA’s Perseverance Rover, life on Mars has been a marathon, not a sprint. For more than five years, the six-wheeled robotic explorer has been steadily traversing the Martian ​surface seeking signs of ancient life, studying its geology and climate, and collecting rock samples for possible return to Earth. The rover has now traveled 26.09 […]

01.06.2026 14:00

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Drunk driving collision in Pera Chorio

A 24-year-old driver was involved in a road collision in the early hours of Monday in Pera Chorio, after allegedly returning a breathalyser reading nearly five times over the legal limit. According to the police, around 3am, the vehicle driven by the 24-year-old collided with a car driven by a 26-year-old woman. Police said the […]

01.06.2026 13:55

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UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker

Britain has blocked Cenk Uygur, a left-wing Turkish-American media personality, and his nephew, Hasan Piker, a U.S. left-wing commentator and influencer, from entering the country to speak at events, both said on Monday. Uygur, who co-hosts the popular YouTube channel “The Young Turks”, and Piker said they had been barred because of their views on […]

01.06.2026 13:33

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Cyprus records 10.2% rate of single-parent households, EU data shows

Single-parent households with children stood at 10.2 per cent in Cyprus in 2025, according to data published on Monday by Eurostat to mark Global Day of Parents – observed annually on June 1. Across the European Union, there were approximately 6.1 million single-parent families in 2025, representing 12.9 per cent of all households with children, […]

01.06.2026 13:27

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Premier League’s record appearance maker Milner retires

The Premier League’s record appearance maker James Milner has ended his playing career aged 40, the midfielder said, bringing down the curtain on a 24-year career largely spent in the English top-flight. Milner, who made his Premier League bow as a 16-year-old for Leeds United in 2002, has played for clubs including Liverpool, Manchester City, […]

01.06.2026 12:42

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Several Injured in Drone Strikes on Kharkiv, Officials Say

Russian drones struck multiple sites in Kharkiv on Sunday evening, injuring several people, local officials said. Regional governor Oleh Syniehubov wrote on Telegram that a five‑story building in the city’s Osnovianskyi district was hit. Mayor Ihor Terekhov said another drone struck a garage complex near residential blocks, setting garages and cars on fire. He reported […]

01.06.2026 12:15

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Family Finds Missing Man Dead in Larnaca Hospital Morgue

A man reported missing for two months was found dead in the morgue of Larnaca General Hospital, according to local media. The family of of the deceased said they learned he had been admitted to the hospital on 19 March with cancer but had chosen not to inform them. His son told a local paper […]

01.06.2026 12:15

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Hungary’s Magyar threatens legal action if president refuses to resign

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Monday, after meeting President Tamas Sulyok, that if the president does not resign the government will launch legal proceedings to remove him from office. Magyar’s centre-right Tisza party ousted Prime Minister Viktor Orban in a landslide election victory in April and pledged to remove several figures appointed by […]

01.06.2026 12:11

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Australia coach says ‘fearless’ Socceroos ready for World Cup

Australia coach Tony Popovic said his young World Cup squad is better than the Socceroos’ 2022 line-up and should have high expectations heading into the tournament in North America. Popovic’s 26-man squad features 17 World Cup debutants, including two uncapped players in Japan-based striker Tete Yengi, 25, and 22-year-old attacker Cristian Volpato, who only switched […]

01.06.2026 12:08

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Two more arrested in Nicosia drugs and weapons investigation

Police have arrested two more men as part of an ongoing investigation into a cache of drugs and firearms discovered at a house in Nicosia, bringing the total number of suspects in the case to four. According to the police, a 45-year-old man appeared before the Nicosia district court on Saturday, which ordered that he […]

01.06.2026 12:02

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Ten arrested in overnight police operations across Cyprus

Police arrested 10 people and issued 337 traffic citations during overnight operations carried out across the island. The 10 arrests were made for a range of offences, including assault, extortion, failure to appear before a court, unlawful possession of property, illegally residing in the Republic, carrying knives and possession of offensive weapons. As part of […]

01.06.2026 11:43

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Malaysia bars under-16s from signing up for social media

Malaysia has begun barring those aged under 16 from registering accounts on social media platforms, its communications regulator said on Monday, as it boosts efforts to protect minors from exposure to harmful content online. The Southeast Asian nation joins a growing number of countries introducing measures to regulate access to online platforms, amid mounting concerns […]

01.06.2026 11:28

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Two arrested over serious assault in Paphos

Police have arrested two 22-year-old men in connection with a serious assault that left a 46-year-old man hospitalised in Paphos municipality. According to the police, the arrests were made on Sunday under court-issued warrants as part of an investigation into an alleged attack causing grievous bodily harm. The case relates to an incident which took […]

01.06.2026 11:11

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Car destroyed in highway fire near Nicosia

A vehicle was destroyed after catching fire on the Limassol-Nicosia highway on Sunday evening, though no injuries were reported. The fire broke out at around 8.30pm on the highway heading towards Nicosia, between the exit to the Nicosia ring road and the Latsia truck weigh station. According to the police, the vehicle had been moved […]

01.06.2026 10:51

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