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Zuckerberg says Meta no longer designs apps to maximize screentime

Meta Platforms META.OCEO Mark Zuckerberg pushed back in court on Wednesday against a lawyer’s suggestion that he had misled Congress about the design of its social media platforms, as a landmark trial over youth social media addiction continues. Zuckerberg was questioned on his statements to Congress in 2024, at a hearing where he said the […]

18.02.2026 22:34

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UK examining Epstein’s use of airports for trafficking

British police are assessing whether Jeffrey Epstein trafficked women through two London airports and one in central England on private flights, as part of a now nationally coordinated effort to investigate the late sex offender’s ties to Britain. Three regional police forces said on Wednesday they were reviewing information about private flights linked to Epstein […]

18.02.2026 22:25

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Few people left at Syria camp that held Islamic State families

Fewer than 1,000 families remain at a camp where relatives of suspected Islamic State militants had been held in Syria’s northeast, the camp’s former director said on Wednesday, with thousands having fled last month as government forces seized control of the area from Kurdish-led fighters. Al-Hol, near the Iraqi border, was one of the main […]

18.02.2026 21:57

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US agency sought transcript of Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime performance

The Federal Communications Commission requested transcripts of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show performance from Comcast’s CMCSA.O NBC after a Republican lawmaker suggested it could violate federal indecency regulations, a member of the commission said Wednesday. FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez said she reviewed the transcripts of the performance that was largely in Spanish after she […]

18.02.2026 21:51

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Twelve people deported after immigration checks in Paphos

Police carried out 12 deportations following coordinated immigration checks in the Paphos district on Wednesday. During the operation, a total of 19 individuals were arrested for residing illegally in the Republic, 12 of whom were deported immediately. Police said procedures for the deportation of the remaining seven individuals are underway in cooperation with the competent […]

18.02.2026 21:45

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BBC to argue Trump failed to show he was defamed in documentary

Britain’s public broadcaster, the BBC, said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump had failed to establish that it defamed him in a documentary broadcast shortly before he won a second White House term. In a filing in Miami federal court, the BBC said it intends to argue that Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit should be […]

18.02.2026 21:41

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Motorcyclist in critical condition after road accident in Famagusta

A 59-year-old motorcyclist is in a critical condition at Nicosia general l following a road collision in the Famagusta district on Wednesday. “The police are investigating the circumstances and causes of a road collision that occurred today in the Famagusta district and resulted in the serious injury of a 59-year-old man,” the police said. The […]

18.02.2026 21:33

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Spain confirms Gaudi designed remote forest building

Spanish authorities said on Wednesday renowned modernist architect Antoni Gaudi designed a building in a remote forest area of Catalonia, ending speculation over who was behind the project built in the early 20th century. Gaudi (1852-1926) had long been linked to the Xalet del Catllaras – a three-storey mountain shelter built for workers at a […]

18.02.2026 21:22

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Olympics-Snowboard-New Zealand’s Sadowski Synnott rides into history

Sitting in fourth place with one run left and her Olympic podium hopes hanging by a thread, New Zealand snowboarder Zoi Sadowski Synnott took a moment Wednesday to soak in the Alpine scenery and appreciate another shot at glory. That brief pause paid off as the 24-year-old nailed her final slopestyle run to claim silver […]

18.02.2026 21:14

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Ukraine’s ex-military chief Zaluzhnyi reveals new details of rift with Zelenskiy

Ukraine’s popular ex-military chief has provided new details of a rift with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, threatening to deepen a long-simmering conflict between the two wartime leaders amid new speculation around post-war elections. General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, who served as Kyiv’s top commander until February 2024 and is now its ambassador to London, told the Associated Press […]

18.02.2026 21:06

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Zelenskiy says he is dissatisfied with latest Russia talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he was dissatisfied with the latest talks held with Russian negotiators, noting “sensitive political matters” had not been addressed properly. “As of today, we cannot say that the result is sufficient,” Zelenskiy said in his nightly video address. “The military discussed certain issues seriously and substantively. Sensitive political […]

18.02.2026 21:04

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NFL-Super Bowl champion Seahawks commence formal sale process

The reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are officially going up for sale. The National Football League team posted a statement from the Estate of Paul G. Allen, saying the beginning of the sale process is consistent with the Microsoft Corp co-founder’s directive to sell his sports holdings and direct all proceeds to philanthropy. Allen, […]

18.02.2026 21:01

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Cyprus Reports 961 Turkish Violations of Airspace and Territorial Waters to UN

Cyprus has sent an official letter to UN Secretary‑General António Guterres detailing what it describes as extensive Turkish violations of its airspace, territorial waters and aviation regulations during the final four months of 2025. In the letter, the Cypriot Permanent Mission says it wishes to draw the Secretary‑General’s attention to “a long list of violations […]

18.02.2026 21:00

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‘We are fully prepared for the resumption of talks’, says Christodoulides

Talks need to resume from where they were halted in Crans-Montana in 2017, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday, reiterating his readiness to restart negotiations with the Turkish Cypriot side. “There is a lot being heard, statements, comments and so on. I am not distracted from my goal. My goal is one, it is clear […]

18.02.2026 20:29

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Comedy world tour takes in Cyprus

One more comedian has added Cyprus to his tour, meaning there are more English-language comedy nights ahead of us. Mario Adrion brings his stand-up set to Cyprus for the first time on June 5, featuring the punchlines that made him a global phenomenon and that filled theatres around the world. In just a couple of […]

18.02.2026 19:56

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Education ministry issues delayed circulars for Imagine programme

The education ministry fulfilled its delayed manifesto towards restarting the bicommunal Imagine education programme, with the issuing of circulars to public schools announced on Wednesday. The circulars, promised since January, were finally sent to public schools outlining procedures for participation in the programme, which brings together Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot students through workshops on […]

18.02.2026 19:41

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Cyprus to implement programme for livestock greenhouse emissions

The cabinet on Wednesday approved funds amounting to €1.15 million for the implementation of a programme monitoring greenhouse gas emissions from Cypriot livestock farming. “The programme is expected to contribute substantially to achieving the national target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 32 per cent by 2030 and to the implementation to the energy and […]

18.02.2026 19:37

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EU Document Rejects Any Move to Upgrade or Recognize the north, Reports Say

A document from the European External Action Service (EEAS) clearly stating the EU’s opposition to any effort to recognize or upgrade the status of the Turkish Cypriot entity has appeared in the Cypriot press. Kathimerini reported that the EEAS memo, circulated to EU member states on Jan. 15 during discussions on renewing the UN peacekeeping […]

18.02.2026 18:45

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Americans believe Epstein files show the powerful get a pass

Americans believe that wealthy and powerful people are rarely held accountable, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found after the release of millions of records on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s connections in elite U.S. business and political circles. Some 69% of respondents in the four-day poll, which concluded on Monday, said their views were captured […]

18.02.2026 18:31

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German court orders X to share data on Hungary’s election content

A German appeals court has ordered social media platform X to give vetted researchers access to publicly available data linked to Hungary’s April 12 election, setting a precedent for enforcing EU digital transparency rules ahead of a contentious vote. The Berlin Court of Appeal’s ruling requires Elon Musk’s X to share information such as the […]

18.02.2026 18:22

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How Cardano (ADA) holds you back while this new Crypto could skyrocket your portfolio

Cardano recently captured attention with a 9% rally to $0.296, fueled by founder Charles Hoskinson’s hint at possible XRP integration within its DeFi ecosystem. While this interoperability news provides stability and gradual upside, ADA’s measured pace often translates to steady but slow portfolio growth. For investors seeking the best crypto to buy that combines utility […]

18.02.2026 18:10

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Iranian mourning ceremonies prompt new crackdowns in echo of 1979 revolution

Iranians have returned to the streets this week to mourn those killed by security forces during last month’s anti-government demonstrations, sparking some new crackdowns in an echo of the 1979 Islamic Revolution that brought down the U.S.-backed Shah. The anti-Shah revolutionaries turned Shi’ite Muslim memorial processions 40 days after each death into new protests, which […]

18.02.2026 18:02

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Agriculture minister sets out new waste tax measures

The landfill tax will be reduced from €35 to €10 per tonne and is set to increase by €5 annually starting in 2028, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Wednesday. “The €5 increase will be until 2039 but the increase will depend on the implementation of the Pay as You Throw scheme. The increase of […]

18.02.2026 17:54

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Lidl Cyprus support sees Anti-Cancer Society’s ‘Love Dinner’ raise €42,900

Marking the “Arodaphnousa” Palliative Care Centre’s 50 years of service, the anniversary charity Love Dinner “Under the Lights of Love” was held on February 14, 2026 at The Landmark Nicosia Hotel, with absolute success and great participation. The evening was sealed by the impressive participation of the public, through which 42,900 euros was collected, while […]

18.02.2026 17:34

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