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Dust and mid-30s (°C) to grip Cyprus this weekend

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Dust and mid-30s (°C) to grip Cyprus this weekend

People in Cyprus can expect stifling weather in the coming days, as dense dust from Africa will linger in the atmosphere until at least next Monday. Temperatures are forecasted to rise by up to five degrees Celsius, reaching the mid-30s. The dust episode may be intense, similar to last week, with daily temperature increases of up to two degrees above seasonal norms. The weather forecast predicts mostly clear skies with occasional high cloud cover, along with the possibility of temporary spikes in dust concentration.

India’s election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens

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India’s election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens

India voted in the fourth phase of a seven-week general election, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a third term. The BJP is facing an alliance of opposition parties, including Congress. Voting took place in 10 states, including Srinagar where BJP did not contest. Modi has shifted focus to accusing Congress of favoring Muslims over Hindus. The Supreme Court granted temporary bail to opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal. High temperatures are a challenge for voters, but are expected to be normal during the vote.