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Polls open- five things to watch in US elections

International November 4, 2025 at 17:50

It’s election day in the US. Polls have opened in New York, Virginia and New Jersey, while California polling centres will open later. This so-called "off...

ON THIS DAY: The Golden Gate Bridge opens to the public (1937)

On this Day May 27, 2025 at 13:34

On 27 May 1937, one of the most iconic landmarks in the United States—and indeed the world—opened to the public: the Golden Gate Bridge,...

Gunman injures 2 kindergarteners in California, and kills himself

International December 5, 2024 at 13:18

An armed man shot and injured two children at an elementary school in California on Wednesday before taking his own life, local police and...

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ON THIS DAY: The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb (1922)

November 4, 2025 at 21:22

US government shutdown ties record at 35 days

International November 4, 2025 at 17:59

The US government shutdown on Tuesday entered its 35th...

Polls open- five things to watch in US elections

International November 4, 2025 at 17:50

It’s election day in the US. Polls have opened in...

Cyprus calls for stronger UN framework to protect journalists

International November 4, 2025 at 16:51

Cyprus has called for a stronger legal framework, the...

Four fires in three months in Tala, Paphos

Cyprus November 4, 2025 at 14:59

Following Monday night’s fire in Paphos- which was fortunately...