Israel Arrests Man Accused of Spying for Iran, Police Say
An Israeli citizen has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran, Israel Police have confirmed. The suspect, identified as 40‑year‑old Vadim Kuprianov of Rishon LeZion, was detained by an…
Experts Warn of Accelerating Forest Decline in Lebanon Amid Drought, Heat and Illegal Logging
Lebanon’s forests are facing mounting pressure from prolonged drought, recurring heatwaves, wildfires and illegal logging, experts say, as signs of widespread decline become increasingly visible across the country. Forests cover…
Syrian Presidency Adviser Warns Options With SDF ‘Narrowing’ Amid Aleppo Clashes
A senior adviser to the Syrian presidency warned Thursday that options with the Kurdish‑led Syrian Democratic Forces are narrowing as tensions rise following clashes in Aleppo and delays in carrying…
Two Killed in Stabbing‑Ramming Attack in Northern Israel, Police Say
Two people were killed and another was injured in a stabbing‑ramming attack in northern Israel on Friday, according to Israeli police, emergency services and local media. Magen David Adom said…
UN Chief Condemns Deadly Mosque Attack in Syria’s Homs
U.N. Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres on Friday condemned a deadly attack on a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs, his spokesperson said. The blast struck during Friday prayers at the…
Cyprus Foreign Investment Fell Again in 2024, With Sharp Drop in Russian Funds
Foreign direct investment in Cyprus totaled €365.07 billion in 2024, with 23 percent originating from Russia, the Central Bank of Cyprus has said. Russian investment amounted to €83.46 billion. EU…
Top climate books to look out for in 2026 – recommended by experts
Dominic O’Key, University of Sheffield; Denise Baden, University of Southampton; Maria Kett, UCL; Mary Johnstone-Louis, University of Oxford; Nathan Lewis Bramald, University of Liverpool; Rosie Robison, Anglia Ruskin University; Sam…
How testosterone went from prostate cancer villain to potential ally
Daniel Kelly, Sheffield Hallam University For more than 80 years, men have been told that testosterone helps prostate cancer grow. But a very different picture has emerged over the past…
Four Hikers Found Dead After Avalanche on Mount Vardousia in Central Greece
Four hikers were found dead Friday on Mount Vardousia in central Greece after going missing during severe winter weather, Greek national broadcaster ERT reported. The group — three men and…