‘We wanted to make a movie that was for everyone’
By Georgia Humphreys
Free Guy is set inside a thrilling dangerously video game – but that doesn’t mean it’s a film just for gamers, as Georgia Humphreys finds out.
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Former Red Benitez faces uphill task to win over sceptical Blues
– Rafa Benitez has crossed the Merseyside divide and is the latest to attempt to revive the fortunes of Everton, but he must first win over sceptical fans who have ranged ...
Lebanon’s Aoun summons bank governor after decision to end fuel subsidy
Lebanese President Michel Aoun summoned central bank governor Riad Salameh on Thursday as the caretaker government said his decision to effectively lift fuel subsidies contravened its policies and was against ...
No more excuses: big-spending United must push City all the way
After making two transformative signings in Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane, Manchester United have no excuse for not giving champions Manchester City a proper run for their money in the ...
Man wanted for buying TVs with stolen cheque
Police were seeking a 41-year-old man on Thursday after a cheque that had been stolen from a home in Nicosia was used to pay for two televisions sets in Paphos.
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How to become a Bitcoin millionaire
The unprecedented rise of Bitcoin, especially in 2020 and early 2021, has significantly transformed investors’ view of cryptocurrencies. Despite the shortfalls, Bitcoin has proven to be a lucrative financial instrument for short-term ...
Deutsche Bahn appeals to train drivers as strike enters third day
German railway operator Deutsche Bahn on Thursday urged its train drivers to end their strike as it enters its third day, heavily disrupting passenger and cargo traffic across the country.
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Alphamega debuts new Ayia Napa Marina convenience store
Alphamega Hypermarkets has opened a new store at Ayia Napa Marina, whose commercial zone was recently opened to the public.
The Alphamega convenience store – the franchise’s first outlet in ...
From boosting confidence to soothing the soul, adventure is great for our wellbeing
By Liz Connor
Between lockdowns and travel restrictions, most of us have had little opportunity for real, uninhibited adventure out in the wilderness over the past year-and-a-half.
While staying home ...
Indian rocket fails to launch earth observation satellite
An Indian rocket carrying a powerful earth observation satellite failed to fire fully on Thursday, the state-run space agency said, in a setback for the country’s space programme.
The ...
Droushia fire under control (updated)
A fire which broke out in the forest area of Droushia, near Paphos, on Thursday morning has been contained, the Forestry Department said.
The fire broke out at around 9.30am ...
Yeri murder suspect remanded in custody
A 58-year-old man arrested on suspicion of shooting dead his 29-year-old neighbour in Yeri during an argument over a parking spot was remanded in custody for eight days on Thursday.
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Spike in theft of manhole covers in Larnaca
The theft of manhole covers is on the rise in Larnaca, the district’s sewerage board said on Thursday, adding that it will work to tackle the phenomenon which poses ...
Cyprus firefighters returning from Greece on Friday (update 2)
The remaining 35 members of the Cypriot firefighting mission sent to Greece to help battle the wildfires are expected to return to the island on Friday as most blazes were put ...
Flash floods in northern Turkey kill four, one missing
Four people were killed in flash floods in Kastamonu in Turkey’s Black Sea region and one person was missing, the Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate (AFAD) said on Thursday.
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Reasons why you shouldn’t let anyone know your IP Address and how to protect it
Especially during the time of the Covid-19, people began to spend more time at home and on the internet. Fraudsters have intensified accordingly through IP (internet protocol) address. IP addresses ...
Taliban battle government forces as U.S. fears Kabul could fall in 90 days
Afghan government forces battled Taliban fighters in and around several cities on Thursday, officials said, as the militants pressed on with their offensive that U.S. intelligence believes could see ...
Fire near Stavrokonnou contained (video)
Paphos firefighters were battling a blaze overnight that broke out late on Wednesday in Stavrokonnou village and was finally brought under control early on Thursday after destroying six hectares of ...
Suspect sought for attempted burglary
Police on Thursday said they are looking for a 29-year-old man in connection with a burglary attempt at a café restaurant in the old town of Paphos.
The incident was ...
Coronavirus: Sydney to tighten COVID-19 curbs, Australian capital to enter lockdown
Extra Australian military personnel may be called in to ensure compliance with lockdown rules in Sydney, the New South Wales state government said on Thursday, as the highly infectious Delta ...
Lebanon central bank can no longer subsidise fuel imports
Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh announced on Wednesday that the central bank will lift subsidies on fuel imports, al-Jadeed local TV channel reported.
“The Central Bank of Lebanon ...
Queer Wave 2021: LGBTIQ+ film festival to return in September
Queer Wave, the island’s LGBTIQ+ film festival which launched last summer, is taking place physically for the first time this September in Nicosia. This second edition of the festival, ...
Ayia Napa business closed down for operating without a license
Famagusta district court ordered the temporary closure of an Ayia Napa business that was operating without the relevant license from the deputy ministry of tourism and without a liquor permit, ...
UK staycations are all booked, would-be travellers say
A new study by Saga has revealed that more than a third of Britons (36 per cent) have been unable to book a staycation in the UK this summer, TTG reported ...