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Aircraft carrying Malawi vice president and nine others goes missing

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Aircraft carrying Malawi vice president and nine others goes missing

An aircraft carrying Malawi’s vice president, Saulos Klaus Chilima, and nine others has gone missing, the southern African nation’s presidency said on Monday.Chilima, 51, was aboard a military aircraft that left Lilongwe, the capital, at 09:17 a.m. (0717 GMT), Malawi’s Office of the President and Cabinet said. It said search and rescue operations were ongoing. “All efforts by aviation authorities to make contact with the … Read more

Allegations of electoral violations reported to data protection commissioner

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Allegations of electoral violations reported to data protection commissioner

The Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, underIrene Loizidou Nikolaidou, has received complaints regarding alleged breaches by candidates and officials during today’s electoral proceedings. Commissioner Loizidou highlighted specific grievances, including reports of telephone communications from officials, verbalization of identities, and apprehensions over the presence of party delegates within polling centres. These allegations underscore … Read more

Ukrainian Embassy denounces “Russian propaganda” over Zelenskyy casino story

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Ukrainian Embassy denounces “Russian propaganda” over Zelenskyy casino story

The Embassy of Ukraine in Cyprus refuted claims that President Zelenskyy owns a casino resort in the occupied north, calling it a lie spread by Russian propaganda. The embassy emphasized that there is no evidence to support the allegations and warned against trusting unreliable sources and manipulations.

Additional aircraft on the way to fight fires

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Additional aircraft on the way to fight fires

Cyprus has rented six additional aircraft to help combat forest fires, with four planes coming from Australia and two from Latin America.

No evidence of Zelenskyy link to occupied north casino, President says

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No evidence of Zelenskyy link to occupied north casino, President says

Cyprus has investigated allegations that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was involved in purchasing a casino resort in the occupied north but found no evidence to support the claims. The reports linking Zelenskyy to the offshore firm and the purchase of the Vuni Palace Hotel and Casino in Kyrenia were dismissed as fake news by the Russian “GnidaProject” research institute. The Cyprus Investigative Reporting Network (CIReN) also pointed out that the website used as a source for the allegations was fake, created just days before the claims were made.

An angry Trump vows to keep fighting after guilty verdict

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An angry Trump vows to keep fighting after guilty verdict

Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 counts related to falsifying documents to hide hush money payments to a porn star.

Biden: Criticism of Trump jury verdict is , ‘dangerous, irresponsible’

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Biden: Criticism of Trump jury verdict is , ‘dangerous, irresponsible’

President Joe Biden criticized Donald Trump and other Republicans for questioning the integrity of the guilty verdict in Trump’s hush money jury trial. Biden emphasized that Trump had the opportunity to defend himself, the case was brought by the state, and the verdict was delivered by a jury of 12 citizens. Biden condemned attempts to undermine the U.S. justice system with false allegations and called it reckless, dangerous, and irresponsible. Trump, on the other hand, claimed the trial was politically motivated and suggested that no American was safe from prosecution. The guilty verdict in Trump’s trial has implications for the upcoming presidential election where Trump will try to win back the White House from Biden.

US State Department official resigns, says US report on Gaza inaccurate

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US State Department official resigns, says US report on Gaza inaccurate

Stacy Gilbert, a U.S. State Department official, resigned in protest after a report to Congress falsely claimed that Israel was not blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza. Gilbert, who worked in the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, stated that the report’s conclusions were incorrect. The report was submitted in accordance with a new National Security Memorandum issued by President Joe Biden. Gilbert’s resignation came after she disagreed with the final version of the report, which she believed did not accurately reflect the situation in Gaza.

Anastasiades corruption probe focuses on surveillance claims in “Mafia State”

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Anastasiades corruption probe focuses on surveillance claims in “Mafia State”

The investigation by the Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) into Makarios Drousiotis’ book “Mafia State” intensified with a hearing focused on the chapter “A Spy in the Palm of My Hand.” Drousiotis presented evidence of being surveilled through electronic devices, raising questions about potential police involvement. The book details his experience of approaching the police with suspicions of being monitored through malware. The investigation also looks into the events surrounding Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev’s divorce in Cyprus, alleging involvement of a law firm with ties to the former president, questionable legislative amendments, favorable court rulings, and suspicious financial transactions. Former President Nicos Anastasiades has denied all allegations. Gabrielle Louise McIntyre is leading the IAAC inspection team, with witness testimonies ongoing. Sophie in ‘t Veld warned in 2023 that individuals in public life are at risk of surveillance, emphasizing the importance of accountability in democracy.

How should fans respond to musical abusers?

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How should fans respond to musical abusers?

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs settled a lawsuit brought against him by his then girlfriend Cassandra Ventura, accusing him of sexual and physical violence over more than a decade.