Hundreds arrested, roads barricaded in New Caledonia as riots continue
Fact: Armed forces were protecting New Caledonia’s two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people.
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Firefighters contain blaze in Limassol cinema [VIDEO]
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A large fire broke out in a derelict cinema in Limassol, with four fire engines and a telescopic arm vehicle deployed to contain the blaze. The firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading to surrounding buildings, although the cinema’s roof collapsed. Nearby residents were safely evacuated, and roads leading to the cinema were closed for safety. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Slovak PM injured in shooting attack [PHOTOS+VIDEO]
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and wounded in the abdomen after a government meeting in Handlova. Police detained a man and Fico was hit by one of the four shots fired. Emergency services sent a helicopter for the 59-year-old prime minister. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen condemned the attack. Fico was meeting with the Slovak government as part of a country tour. Slovakia’s biggest opposition party canceled a planned protest following the shooting.
Biden offers to debate Trump twice, saying ‘Make my day, pal’
U.S. President Joe Biden is willing to debate Republican rival Donald Trump twice before the Nov. 5 election, with terms including two televised debates in June and September. Biden’s campaign proposed direct negotiations between the two campaigns for the debates, showing a willingness to take risks to improve his poll numbers. Biden also rejected traditional debates organized by the Commission on Presidential Debates and wants the debates to start sooner without any third-party candidates or in-person audience.
French police search for , ‘The Fly’ after deadly prison van escape
Fact: Hundreds of police fanned out across northern France on a massive manhunt for a fugitive gangster known as “The Fly” after he was sprung from a prison van by gunmen in an attack that killed two prison guards.
Varane to leave Man United at end of season
Fact: Raphael Varane will leave Manchester United at the end of the season after three years at the Premier League club.
Monks testify over scandal-hit Osiou Avakoum
Monks Isiais and Timotheos from the Osiou Avakoum monastery testified before a church investigative committee for around two hours each.
Inside Cyprus, ’ gaming boom — interview with Ilya Karpinskiy
Ilya Karpinskiy is a seasoned veteran in the gaming industry, involved in various companies and ventures. Cyprus has become a popular location for video game developers from Eastern Europe due to its favorable environment and government support. Cyprus is also seen as a significant location for venture investments, offering a unique legal framework. Owlcat Games, founded by Ilya, focuses on developing premium PC console RPG titles. The Games Fund, co-founded by Ilya, supports portfolio companies by prioritizing founders’ vision and expertise. Free-to-play games and premium titles present different challenges and opportunities in the gaming industry. The Games Fund aims to become the number one gaming VC, fostering innovation and talent in the gaming industry globally.
Monk testifies for four hours in Osiou Avakoum scandal
Fact: Archimandrite Nektarios testified for over four hours before the Synod-appointed investigative committee on Monday.
TV upfront presentations clouded by digital video ad supremacy
Digital video advertising now surpasses spending on traditional television ads, with tech players like Amazon impacting media companies’ financial results. Ad companies are shifting their focus towards digital platforms like Netflix, TikTok, and YouTube TV, with digital video expected to reach .9 billion in U.S. ad spending by 2024. Traditional media companies are experiencing declines in television ad revenue, prompting them to develop new advertising tools to reach consumers across various platforms. Disney and Warner Bros Discovery are combining streaming services to compete with digital rivals like Amazon and Netflix, while media companies are partnering with tech giants like Google to sell more ads programmatically.