A 23-year-old driver was remanded in custody for four days after running over and killing a 77-year-old woman in the village of Kokkinotrimithia. The driver initially left the scene but later turned himself in to the police. The cause of the woman’s death will be determined at an autopsy, and the police investigation is ongoing.
Ahmed Alid, a Moroccan man seeking asylum in Britain, was sentenced to at least 45 years in prison for stabbing a passer-by to death on a British street as an act of terrorism, claiming it was revenge for Israeli actions in Gaza.
French police reinforcements arrived in New Caledonia to regain control of the capital after riots resulted in four deaths and hundreds of arrests. The unrest was triggered by anger over an electoral reform, complicating President Macron’s plans to increase French influence in the Pacific. The number of police on the island will increase to 2,700 from 1,700. The government has food stocks for two months but faces distribution issues. Protesters demand the withdrawal of the electoral reform for peaceful talks to resume. France has declared a state of emergency, arrested suspects, and banned TikTok.
Fact: The accident occurred when a 24-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle and smashed into a parked car, hitting four 19-year-old males standing on the road. The driver later tested positive for drug use.
French police reinforcements have arrived in New Caledonia to regain control of the capital Noumea. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will increase to 2,700 from 1,700. Rioting began on Monday, resulting in four deaths and hundreds of arrests. Operations are underway to supply food and medicine to the public, with road barricades being removed by specialists in mine clearing. France has declared a state of emergency on the island and banned TikTok. The riots erupted over a new electoral reform bill that will allow French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for 10 years to vote in provincial elections.
The number of building permits in Cyprus rose to 706 in February, up from just below 600 each in January and December.
Four people were injured in a head-on collision on the Arediou-Klirou road in Nicosia. The accident is still under investigation by police.
Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy attended the Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” The film focuses on the origins of the character Furiosa, now played by Taylor-Joy, facing off against Hemsworth’s character, Dementus. Despite impressive action scenes and Taylor-Joy’s performance, the film is considered a step down from its predecessor, “Mad Max: Fury Road.” The movie will be released in theaters internationally on May 22 and in the U.S. on May 24.
Fact: Armed forces were protecting New Caledonia’s two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people.
The Paphos Chamber of Commerce urged the government to speed up developments for the construction of a road linking Paphos airport to tourist areas, including the town centre.