Jimenez penalty gives Fulham 1-0 win at Forest
Fulham forward Raul Jimenez converted a second-half penalty to give Marco Silva’s side a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday, handing the hosts their ...
Iran’s Khamenei vows revenge over Nasrallah’s killing
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah would be avenged and his path in fighting Israel would be continued by ...
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Hezbollah confirms leader killed in Israeli strike
By Maayan Lubell and Maya Gebeily
Israel killed Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in a powerful airstrike in Beirut, dealing a huge blow to the Iran-backed group as it reels ...
Russian attacks kill top judge and three others in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, officials say
Two Russian attacks in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region killed four people on Saturday including a Supreme Court judge who was delivering aid to local residents in a civilian car, ...
Kopecky defends world road title in thrilling battle
Belgium’s Lotte Kopecky won a thrilling women’s road race as she held off a high-calibre lead group to retain her title on a rain-drenched Zurich course on Saturday.
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Man City held at Newcastle in gruelling 1-1 draw
Reigning champions Manchester City were held to a second straight draw in the Premier League after Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon cancelled out Josko Gvardiol’s opener in a feisty 1...
At least 9 dead, 48 missing after migrant boat capsizes in Spain’s Canary Islands
At least nine migrants died and 48 are missing after their boat capsized early on Saturday near the Spanish island of El Hierro, rescue services said, in what threatens to be ...
Woman arrested for fraudulent property deals in north
Police have arrested a 53-year-old woman in connection with a case of usurping Greek Cypriot property in the north.
The woman was arrested at Larnaca airport on Friday, on arrival ...
The health benefits of seaweed
By Leanne Timpson
Seaweed, the colourful macroalgae that grows in the ocean, is a food source for marine life and humans. Each type of seaweed has a unique set of ...
Real Madrid aim to avenge last season’s losses to improved Atletico, Ancelotti says
Real Madrid will be keen to forget their only two losses of last season when they take on fierce local rivals Atletico Madrid – the winners in both of those defeats, ...
Death toll in Russia petrol station blast rises to 13
The death toll from an explosion at a petrol station in Dagestan in Russia’s Caspian Sea region has risen to 13, including two children, the emergencies ministry said on Saturday.
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Lebanon’s Nasrallah led Hezbollah to become regional force
By Tom Perry
Lebanon’s Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli military strike on Saturday, led Hezbollah through decades of conflict with Israel, overseeing its transformation into ...
The Kimono: garment that has influenced art, fashion and film
By Rosanna Rios Perez
An elegant national costume that defines Japanese culture, the kimono epitomises craftsmanship and tradition. Meaning “the thing to wear”, it is wrapped left over right and ...
Nepal floods and landslides kill at least 38 people
At least 38 people have been killed in Nepal since early on Friday as persistent downpours triggered more flooding and landslides, closing major roads and disrupting domestic air travel, officials said ...
Pope Francis urged by Belgian abuse survivors to improve compensation
The Catholic Church’s failures in responding to sexual abuse by clergy have been in focus again during Pope Francis’ visit this weekend to Belgium, with the pontiff facing calls ...
State implementing revised strategy for disabled
The implementation for the revised strategy for people with disabilities, covering their needs form birth to old age, while addressing prejudice and discrimination, was a top priority for the government, ...
CΙ upgrades Cyprus’ rating to BBB with positive outlook
Capital Intelligence Ratings (CI) has upgraded Cyprus’ long-term foreign currency rating and short-term currency rating to ‘BBB’ and ‘A2’, respectively, from ‘BBB-’ and ‘A3’, maintaining a positive outlook.
The Limassol-based ...
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Man found dead under car in Kolossi
A 58-year-old man was found dead on Saturday under his car in Kolossi.
Relatives had gone looking for him when Andreas Nicolaou did not return home from his field.
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Hunt still on for escaped convict, one in custody, three released
The manhunt for 42-year-old escaped convict Doros Theophanous, serving a life sentence for the murder of his pregnant partner and her three-year-old child, continued on Saturday with a large team ...
Upcoming exhibitions not to miss
As autumn arrives it brings with it a new series of art exhibitions as the island’s artists prepare to showcase their work. Next week three exhibitions open in Nicosia ...
Man wanted in Germany for kidnapping arrested in Cyprus
A 35-year-old man wanted in Germany in connection with a kidnapping case was arrested on Friday at Larnaca airport.
Police said the man arrived at Larnaca just before 5pm on ...
The chimichanga: From accidental creation to culinary fame
The chimichanga, a deep-fried burrito filled with flavourful meats, beans and cheese, is a beloved staple of Tex-Mex cuisine. Known for its crispy exterior and hearty fillings, this dish represents ...
Coffee culture on Cyprus streets
By Philippa Tracy
Having binge-watched the latest episodes of Netflix’s Emily in Paris, I still love the blatant romanticisation of Paris as a city and Emily’s ever-expanding good ...
31-year-old critical after traffic accident
A 31-year-old man was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Friday afternoon and is being treated at the Nicosia general hospital ICU in critical condition.
According to the police, ...