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August 19, 1974: US ambassador Roger Davies assassinated in Nicosia

Cyprus August 19, 2026 at 11:56

On August 19, 1974, just days after the second phase of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, US Ambassador to Cyprus Roger Davies was shot...

US embassy in Riyadh hit as Israeli troops enter southern Lebanon

International March 3, 2026 at 11:56

Iranian drones hit the US embassy in Riyadh on Monday, causing a minor fire and prompting officials to tell Americans to stay away from...

US embassy in Kyiv closed amid warning of major Russian airstrike

International November 20, 2024 at 15:13

The US Embassy in Kyiv has received information indicating that Russia may launch a significant airstrike today and will remain closed as a result,...

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UK government rules out changing law to allow return of Parthenon Sculptures

November 4, 2026 at 15:30

ON THIS DAY: Howard Carter discovers Tutankhamun’s tomb in Egypt (1922)

On this Day November 4, 2026 at 15:22

On 4 November 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered...

Hospital strike could be averted as last-minute talks continue

Cyprus November 4, 2026 at 15:15

Intensive talks are continuing in an effort to avert...

Rising jet fuel prices threaten to push up airline ticket costs

Economy November 4, 2026 at 15:08

Airfare increases are becoming increasingly likely as the US-Iran...

EU-funded project monitors desert dust and air quality across Cyprus

Cyprus November 4, 2026 at 14:56

An EU-funded project has established an air-quality monitoring network...