Rolls-Royce to switch to all electric range by 2030
Rolls-Royce will produce only electric cars by 2030, the luxury carmaker said on Wednesday, joining other premium brands making the switch such as Volkswagen’s Bentley and Jaguar’s Land Rover.
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Pacquiao quits ‘greatest sport’ to contest Philippines presidency
World boxing icon Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from what he called the “greatest sport in the world” on Wednesday to focus on a run for the Philippines presidency, the ...
Coronavirus: No deaths, 123 new cases (Updated)
One hundred and twenty-three new cases of coronavirus were announced on Wednesday out of 46, 347 PCR and rapid tests.
No deaths were reported.
There are 81 in hospital with the virus, of ...
Events coming up this long weekend
When a holiday falls on a Friday, creating a long weekend it feels like the stars have aligned! And what better way to spend the three-day weekend and welcome October ...
Princess Diana honoured with blue plaque at former London flat
The late Princess Diana has been honoured with a ‘blue plaque’ at her former flat in west London where she lived before she became engaged to British heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles.
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Raducanu handed Indian Wells wildcard entry
US Open champion Emma Raducanu will play in her first tournament since stunning the tennis world at Flushing Meadows after being handed a wildcard for next month’s WTA 1000 tournament ...
Coronavirus: Specialised clinic for post-Covid patients within days
Key elements of Cyprus’ healthcare system have been upgraded and bolstered during the pandemic, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas said on Wednesday, adding that a crisis can offer an opportunity for ...
Police search for accomplices of suspected Azeri hitman
Police on Wednesday were trying to determine whether a remanded Azeri national suspected of being a hitman had any accomplices on the island.
The man was arrested two days ago ...
French teaching expanded in state schools
Public school students are set to gain greater access to the French language following an agreement that has been signed which facilitates exams to acquire a diploma set by France’...
MPs discuss issues with school overcrowding
Overcrowding and shortcomings with infrastructure are two problems facing schools highlighted in the House education committee on Wednesday as MPs began discussing the findings of their visits to secondary schools ...
Pele set to leave hospital after colon op, daughter says
Brazilian football legend Pele is set to leave hospital after recovering from an operation to remove a tumour from his colon, his daughter Kely said on Wednesday.
She did not ...
Angry relatives of Beirut blast victims protest probe delays
Hundreds of relatives of victims of last year’s Beirut port explosion, some chanting and some silent, took to the streets on Wednesday angry that an investigation into the disaster ...
Coronavirus: Thursday’s free rapid testing sites for those eligible
The health ministry has announced 22 rapid testing sites for Thursday. People need to present proof of identity to get tested, such as ID, passport, or driver’s licence.
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TV Shows We Love: The Good Doctor
Looking for a new series to begin, I took to Netflix, which informed me that The Good Doctor was one of the top shows being watched in Cyprus, but did ...
Nissan launches LEAF10 special version to celebrate 10 years of the first mass-market electric car
Nissan introduces in Europe the LEAF10, a special edition of the popular all-electric car, to celebrate 10 successful years of sales as the first mass-market EV in the world.
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Police investigate dog left to die in animal shelter
Police said on Wednesday they have launched an investigation into the death of a dog in Vrysoulles in Famagusta district following a complaint from the Greens that it was left ...
‘You are making the future today’, Pope tells youth climate activists
Pope Francis on Wednesday praised youth climate campaigners for their efforts to tackle global warming and encouraged them to carry on with their work “for the good of humanity”.
Thousands ...
EU supports US tech trade declaration despite French autonomy concerns
European Union governments committed to a joint EU-US declaration on technology cooperation on Wednesday, just in time for a key transatlantic meeting, after France threatened to block it unless it ...
Elderly man seriously injured after being attacked
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in relation to an attack on a 75-year-old business owner, that took place on Wednesday morning at his premises in Limassol.
He will appear ...
Government expects UN to appoint special envoy (Updated)
The government said on Wednesday it expected the UN to appoint a special envoy on the Cyprus problem, as was agreed during the informal tripartite meeting in New York on ...
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo ‘not satisfied’ after NBA title
Despite adding “NBA champion” to his lengthy resume last season, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo still has his sights set on greater heights as he readies to return to the ...
AstraZeneca buys rare disease drugmaker Caelum in potential $500 mln deal
AstraZeneca (AZN.L) will take full control of Caelum Biosciences in a deal worth up to $500 million, the drugmaker said on Wednesday, sharpening its focus on rare-disease drugs following its ...
Sheriff’s win over Real ranked biggest Champions League shock
Moldovan club Sheriff Tiraspol pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history when they beat Real Madrid 2-1 and their win has been ranked the most shocking ...
Russia arrests top cybersecurity executive in treason case
Russian authorities have arrested the chief executive of a leading Russian cybersecurity company on suspicion of state treason, a court said on Wednesday, sending a chill through Russia’s IT ...