What can be done about growing mistrust of politicians?
Fact: In a 2021 survey, only 24.5% of respondents across OECD countries said they trust political parties.
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Public urged to think before , ‘saving orphaned’ moufflon lambs
Fact: Wildlife services advise that most lone newborn moufflons are not orphaned and should be left undisturbed in their natural habitat to ensure their survival.
Puma hones focus on speed in Olympic battle with Adidas and Nike
Puma is focusing on speed at the Olympic Games and partnering with Jamaica’s sprint champions to boost sales of performance products like running shoes and soccer cleats.
Eze and Palace deal Liverpool big blow to title chances with 1-0 victory
Liverpool suffered a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace at Anfield, which left them third in the Premier League table.
Pereira brace secures Fulham, ’s 2-0 win at West Ham
Fact: Andreas Pereira scored two goals for Fulham in their 2-0 win against West Ham United, securing Fulham’s third away win in the Premier League season.
Tsitsipas dismantles Ruud to win Monte Carlo title
Stefanos Tsitsipas won his third Monte Carlo Masters title in four years, defeating Casper Ruud in straight sets.
Israel’s Netanyahu vows victory after Iran strikes, fears of wider conflict grow
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that his country would achieve victory after the military successfully shot down almost all of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched by Iran. The attacks by Tehran, in response to an Israeli air strike in Damascus that killed officers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, raised the threat of a wider regional conflict. Netanyahu posted on social media that “together we shall win,” and the Israeli military reported that over 99% of the Iranian drones and missiles were intercepted. Israel is considering a significant response to the attack, which has escalated tensions in the region.
Another boat with 32 migrants arrived in Cyprus – One arrest
32 people arrived from Lebanon in a boat spotted 22 nautical miles south of Cape Greco. The group consisted of 19 men, 3 women, 7 unaccompanied minors, and 3 children. The boat was initially spotted by the Republic’s radar, and the Coast and Maritime Police rushed to the area to assist. The migrants, 30 Syrians and 2 Palestinians, were safely transported to the port of Larnaca and then transferred to the Pournara Temporary Accommodation Centre for Migrants in Kokkinotrimithia.
India’s Modi promises to create jobs, boost infrastructure if BJP wins third term
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) promised to create jobs, boost infrastructure, and expand welfare programs if it wins a third term in the upcoming elections. The election will be held in seven stages until June 1, with results expected on June 4. Unemployment, inflation, and rural distress are major concerns despite strong economic growth, and Modi’s focus is on addressing these challenges. The manifesto, titled ‘Modi’s Guarantee,’ aims to create jobs in various sectors and expand welfare programs such as free health insurance and subsidized cooking gas connections. Modi emphasized the importance of improving the quality of life and creating opportunities for India’s youth.
Nightmare scenarios in the double elections of 9 June
Parties and candidates are facing challenges in the upcoming double electoral showdown on June 9, with fears of confusion among voters leading to an increase in blank and invalid ballots. DISY has ruled out cooperation with AKEL and ELAM, opting for partnerships with DIPA and DIKO instead. DIPA has managed to secure support from DISY in various municipalities, including Strovolos. EDEK has shown support for different candidates in various municipalities. ELAM is running in Local Government elections for the first time, aiming to claim Famagusta and Larnaca municipalities.