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Congress vote challenges Trump on Iran war, demanding resolution

International June 24, 2026 at 13:04

Rare rebuke to White House The Republican-controlled US Senate has approved a measure demanding that President Donald Trump halt the war in Iran or seek...

US Senate passes funding bill as historic shutdown nears likely end

International November 11, 2025 at 17:14

The US Senate has passed a crucial funding bill that could bring the longest government shutdown in history to an end within days. The bill...

US Senate passes deal aimed at ending government shutdown

International November 10, 2025 at 17:59

A deal aimed at ending the US government shutdown has passed the Senate, paving the way for the record-breaking impasse to be broken. After a...

US shutdown continues after Senate fails to pass funding bills

International October 7, 2025 at 13:57

The US government shutdown will continue after the Senate on Monday failed for a fifth time to pass spending measures that would reopen federal...

US Senate rejects bids to block arms sales to Israel over Gaza

International August 1, 2025 at 12:38

Two resolutions that would have blocked arms sales to Israel in response to civilian casualties in Gaza were blocked in the US Senate on...

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Life July 13, 2026 at 12:31

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Where Cyprus migration funding of €480m is going

Cyprus July 13, 2026 at 10:50

Around €480 million is expected to be allocated to...

New EU air passenger rights boost traveller protection

Cyprus July 13, 2026 at 10:15

New EU air passenger rights will provide greater transparency...

Yellow heat warning issued as temperatures hit 40°C

Cyprus July 13, 2026 at 09:47

A yellow warning has been issued for Monday, with...