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‘, Time to choose’: Rishi Sunak calls UK national election for July 4

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‘, Time to choose’: Rishi Sunak calls UK national election for July 4

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election for July 4, with his Conservative party expected to lose to the opposition Labour Party. Sunak emphasized his achievements in government and urged voters to choose between progress or uncertainty. Labour leader Keir Starmer focused on the need for change. Sunak, trailing in opinion polls, is taking a risk by calling an early election, facing challenges within his party and economic uncertainties. Both parties are already campaigning on economic and defense issues. If Labour wins, it would be the sixth prime minister in eight years. Some Labour officials are concerned about undecided voters and the need for a significant swing in votes to secure a majority. Sunak may be banking on a controversial asylum seeker scheme to boost his party’s chances.

Strovolos cats eat kittens in stressful confinement, as welfare association demands measures

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Strovolos cats eat kittens in stressful confinement, as welfare association demands measures

The Cat Protection and Welfare Association (P.A.W.S.) is urging authorities to take action against an individual accused of neglecting cats held in cages for months in Strovolos. P.A.W.S. president Dinos Agiomamitis alleges that the cats, including three who gave birth in captivity, are suffering due to prolonged confinement, with stress causing the mothers to kill and eat their kittens. Despite repeated complaints, relevant bodies like the police and veterinary services have failed to intervene. The cats endured poor conditions, including exposure to harsh weather that led to flooding in the cages. P.A.W.S. is requesting the Attorney General prosecute the individual for animal cruelty, while Strovolos Municipality has already filed charges against the owner for illegal structures housing the cats. The accused reportedly lives away from the location and feeds the cats wet bread twice a week.

Salman, ’s heroics in Zalmi’s double win almost enough

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Salman, ’s heroics in Zalmi’s double win almost enough

The group stages of the 40 Over and T20 leagues were completed, with Limassol Zalmi missing out on qualifying for the knockout stages by virtue of an inferior net run rate.

Iranian President Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found

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Iranian President Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found

The fact described in the text is that hopes are fading that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister have survived a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, as search teams located the wreckage and all passengers are feared dead.

Eruption of Indonesia’s Mt Ibu forces seven villages to evacuate

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Eruption of Indonesia’s Mt Ibu forces seven villages to evacuate

A volcano on the remote Indonesian island of Halmahera, Mt. Ibu, erupted on Saturday evening, sending a 4 km high ash cloud into the sky. Authorities evacuated people from seven nearby villages. The volcano’s alert level was raised to the highest level earlier in the week after multiple eruptions. Indonesia, located on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” has 127 active volcanoes.

Fifty dead in heavy rain, floods in central Afghanistan, official says

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Fifty dead in heavy rain, floods in central Afghanistan, official says

At least 50 people are dead in central Afghanistan due to heavy rain and flooding. The rain spell began on Friday, cutting off key roads and causing significant destruction in the province of Ghor. 2,000 houses were destroyed, 4,000 were partially damaged, and 2,000 shops were flooded in the capital, Feroz-Koh. Last week, flash floods in northern Afghanistan killed 315 people and injured over 1,600. Afghanistan is vulnerable to natural disasters, and the lack of aid has worsened since the Taliban took over in 2021.

Anger, anxiety, acrimony: Slovaks weigh what led to Fico shooting

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Anger, anxiety, acrimony: Slovaks weigh what led to Fico shooting

Slovak opposition party leader Michal Simecka, his wife, and child received death threats following an assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico. The shooting highlighted deep political divides and toxic debate in Slovakia, with politicians calling for tolerance. Fico’s rapid policy changes raised concerns over the rule of law, leading to increased tensions and anxiety among the population. The suspect in the shooting targeted government policies on Ukraine, corruption, and public media reforms. Anxiety has grown in Slovakia since the parliamentary election campaign, with President Zuzana Caputova receiving death threats. The upcoming European elections have added to the unease, reflecting a global trend of increasing aggression in politics.

Scheffler detained by police before US PGA second round

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Scheffler detained by police before US PGA second round

Fact: Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was detained by police while trying to enter the Valhalla Golf Club for the second round of the PGA Championship.

A transitional period with lots to do in the garden

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A transitional period with lots to do in the garden

In May, gardens in Cyprus are filled with blooming flowers such as roses, Queen Elizabeth roses, and Texas Ranger shrubs. Fruit trees like oranges, lemons, and olives are popular in gardens, and the last month to feed them with fertilizer is May. Prunus and citrus trees are hermaphrodite and can be affected by diseases like canker. Mediterranean fruit fly is a common problem for fruit trees in Cyprus. Agapanthus and Hemerocallis are popular summer flowering plants, while Bougainvillea is a much-loved climber that grows well in dry and hot conditions. Bougainvillea is known for its brightly-colored bracts and can be challenging to prune.