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Police officer found guilty of causing road death

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Police officer found guilty of causing road death

A drug squad officer has been found guilty of causing a road death in Larnaca district court. The accident occurred on January 16, 2022, in Ayia Anna village, resulting in the death of 70-year-old Alain Merhege, a French national. Witnesses stated that the officer had been speeding at the time of the incident. The officer was convicted of causing death by a reckless act, which could lead to up to four years in jail. The court found the officer’s testimony lacking credibility.

Animals collapse, water shortages bite amid India’s searing heat

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Animals collapse, water shortages bite amid India’s searing heat

Animals collapsed and people jumped on water tankers with buckets amid shortages due to blistering summer heat in north India. Delhi recorded temperatures touching 47 C (116.6 F) and saw its first heat-related death. Authorities are investigating a 52.9 C reading in one area. Delivery personnel are spending more time on scooters due to the heat, and companies like Zomato are taking measures to help them. The extreme temperatures have also led to more fires in several parts of the country. India, along with other countries in Asia, is experiencing unusually high temperatures, which scientists attribute to human-driven climate change. India has set a target of becoming a net-zero emitter by 2070.

Five arrested in Paphos after rock-throwing violence

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Five arrested in Paphos after rock-throwing violence

Five people were arrested in Paphos after an incident involving the throwing of rocks and pieces of wood due to a reported financial dispute. The rock thrower got into a car and drove off, but was later stopped by the police. Inside the car, they found more rocks and pieces of wood, leading to the arrest of all five individuals for possessing offensive weapons. The cause of the violence was a disagreement over payment for house cleaning services offered by the 38-year-old woman to the two victims.

Who do we really trust in Cyprus?

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Who do we really trust in Cyprus?

Fact: In 2010, an EU study stated that just three in 10,000 Cypriots ‘had no relatives’.

Turkish national stabs Israeli policeman in Jerusalem, is shot dead

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Turkish national stabs Israeli policeman in Jerusalem, is shot dead

A Turkish national stabbed an Israeli border policeman in Jerusalem, and was then shot dead by officers at the scene. The attacker was identified as a 34-year-old Turkish citizen. The border policeman was moderately wounded during the incident. Israeli security forces have been on high alert since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks that sparked the six-month-old war in Gaza.

Vunipola tasered and arrested after violent incident in Majorca pub

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Vunipola tasered and arrested after violent incident in Majorca pub

Billy Vunipola, an England rugby international, was sentenced to four months’ imprisonment and fined 240 euros for assault and battery after being arrested in Mallorca, Spain, following an incident at a pub.

Family marks 18th birthday of Turkish Cypriot femicide victim

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Family marks 18th birthday of Turkish Cypriot femicide victim

Fact: Zehie Helin Reessur’s family marked what would have been her 18th birthday on Monday.

Employee arrested for stealing from hotel rooms

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Employee arrested for stealing from hotel rooms

Fact: A 30-year-old hotel employee has been arrested on suspicion of stealing from hotel rooms and attacking police officers who tried to arrest him.