Crime
EU Ministers Boost Fight Against Crime
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European Union justice ministers have promised to improve how they work together. They want to share more information to fight organised crime better. This is...
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Society
Crisis at Cyprus Mental Hospital
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Athalassa psychiatric hospital in Cyprus has a serious problem. The buildings are old and falling apart. There are too many patients in the hospital. A...
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Economy
Wizz Air Opens New Pilot School in Cyprus
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Budget airline Wizz Air has opened a new Pilot Academy. It is in Larnaca, Cyprus. This will help people become pilots. It is a clear...
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Crime
Man Critically Injured in Larnaca Stabbing
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A man in Larnaca is in serious condition after a stabbing. This happened on Friday afternoon. The 31-year-old man has a bad stomach wound. He...
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Society
German Detainee Accuses Cyprus Prison of Mistreatment
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A German woman in a Cyprus prison has made serious claims. She says she was mistreated and lived in bad conditions. These claims have started...
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Politics
UN Envoy Leads Cyprus Peace Talks
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A United Nations envoy is leading important talks on Cyprus. María Ángela Holguín is the UN Secretary-General's personal envoy. She is trying to help the...
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Politics
Cyprus Nears Schengen Area Membership
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Cyprus is making good progress towards joining the Schengen Area. This area allows for borderless travel in Europe. The European Commission is preparing a report....
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Politics
Cyprus Election Poll Shows Shifting Politics
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A new poll in Cyprus shows big changes in politics. This is just weeks before the country's election on May 24th. Rai consultants did the...
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Politics
Cyprus Government Says Press Freedom is a Duty
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The government of Cyprus has clearly stated that protecting press freedom is a basic duty. It is not just something politicians might want. Government Spokesman...
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Economy
City of Dreams Mediterranean Exceeds Expectations
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The City of Dreams Mediterranean resort opened in July 2023. It has been very successful. The resort is now a top place for holidays and...
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Society
Big Operation Finds Many Problems in Limassol Businesses
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Police and other officials worked together on a big operation in Limassol. They checked businesses owned by people from other countries. The operation found many...
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World
Middle East Flights Suspended Due to Tensions
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Many big airlines have stopped flying to some countries in the Middle East. This started on Friday and continued all weekend. The reason is growing...
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World
Trump's Actions Cause Worry at Davos
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US President Donald Trump was a big topic at the World Economic Forum. His strong words made many people worry about global trade. President Trump...
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World
Peace Talks Begin in Abu Dhabi
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Representatives from Russia and Ukraine are meeting in Abu Dhabi. The United States is helping to lead these important talks. The discussions started on Friday....
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World
NATO's Afghanistan Mission: Prince Harry and Donald Trump Disagree
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A big disagreement is happening about NATO's long mission in Afghanistan. Prince Harry, who was a soldier there, wants to remember the allied soldiers' sacrifices....
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World
Yemen Government Admits Secret Prisons
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Yemen's government has admitted that secret prisons exist. These prisons were reportedly run by groups connected to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This news comes...
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Environment
Big Winter Storm Brings Snow and Danger
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A strong winter storm is coming to the United States. It will bring snow, ice, and very cold temperatures. Forecasters say more than 200 million...
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World
Iran Protests Continue Amid Economic Crisis
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Iran is facing a difficult economic time. This has led to many people protesting in the streets. However, the government has responded strongly. Security forces...
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Crime
Former Snowboarder Arrested in Mexico
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Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, was arrested in Mexico City. The FBI announced the arrest on Friday. Wedding faces serious charges. These include...
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Politics
US President Changes Mind on Greenland and Tariffs
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The United States President has changed his mind about buying Greenland. He also will not put new taxes on European countries. This change comes after...
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Crime
Julio Iglesias Investigation Closed in Spain
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Spanish prosecutors have stopped an investigation into serious accusations against singer Julio Iglesias. The investigation was about sexual abuse and human trafficking. Prosecutors announced the...
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Crime
Canadian Tourist Dies on K'Gari Island
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A young Canadian tourist, Piper James, 19, was found dead on K'Gari island in Australia. The main reason for her death seems to be drowning....
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World
Taekwondo Instructor Freed in Afghanistan
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Khadija Ahmadzada is free. She is 22 years old. She is a taekwondo teacher. She also owns a gym. She was in prison for 13...
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Politics
Hepatitis B Vaccine Study Suspended in Guinea-Bissau
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A study on a hepatitis B vaccine in Guinea-Bissau has been stopped. This has caused a public argument. Guinea-Bissau's Ministry of Health and the US...
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Society
Charity Plans Big Changes to "Decolonise" Its Work
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ActionAid UK is making big changes to its work. They want to "decolonise" how they operate and get money. The charity, led by Taahra Ghazi...
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Politics
US Diplomats Told to Highlight Aid to Africa
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American diplomats in Africa must now talk more about US foreign aid. This is a new instruction. It comes as US policy changes. The Trump...
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Economy
World's Richest Get Richer, Oxfam Says
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A new report from Oxfam shows a big problem. The world's richest people have more money than ever before. In 2025, billionaires had $18.3 trillion....
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Politics
Uganda President Museveni Wins Election Amidst Controversy
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has won a seventh term in office. He was first elected in 1986. After his victory, he made strong statements. He...
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Politics
Secret Recording Shows Venezuelan Leader's Concerns
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A secret recording has appeared online. It may show a meeting with Venezuela's leader, Delcy Rodríguez. This recording offers a look inside Nicolás Maduro's government....
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Environment
Landslides Devastate Holiday Park, Six Dead
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Heavy rain caused big landslides in a popular holiday place. Six people have died. Six others are still missing. The Beachside Holiday Park near Mount...
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Environment
Indonesia Halts Companies After Floods
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Indonesia's government has stopped 28 companies. It is also taking legal action against six others. This is a strong response to bad floods and landslides....
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Environment
Nuclear Plant Restart Delayed
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Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) has faced a problem with Japan's nuclear energy plans. They wanted to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant. This plant...
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Politics
Lula Criticizes Trump's "New UN" Plan
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva strongly criticized a new plan by former US President Donald Trump. Lula said the plan is a worrying...
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World
Turkey Worried About Israel-Iran Conflict
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Turkey has shared its worries about Israel. Turkey thinks Israel might plan to attack Iran. This could make the Middle East even more unstable. Turkish...
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World
Russian-Linked Oil Tanker Intercepted in Mediterranean
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French naval forces, with help from Britain, stopped a Russian oil tanker. This happened in the western Mediterranean Sea last Thursday. The ship was taken...
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World
US Military Strikes Ship in Pacific Ocean
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The United States Southern Command (USSC) has confirmed a military strike. This happened on January 23rd in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. A ship was attacked...
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Politics
US Leaves World Health Organization
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The United States has officially left the World Health Organization (WHO). This is a big change after many years of being part of it. The...
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Politics
Haiti Leaders Plan to Change Prime Minister
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Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) wants to remove Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime. This is a big change. The United States had asked them to...
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Technology
AI Chip Rules Change Investment Focus
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The way money is invested in artificial intelligence (AI) is changing. This is partly because the US government will now allow Nvidia to sell advanced...
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Economy
Climate Goals Facing Challenges After Summit
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Global energy talks are feeling disappointed after the last climate summit. Leaders made promises and had long discussions. However, reaching climate goals now seems harder....
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