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A recent drone strike near the British sovereign base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, prompted the temporary evacuation of around 1,000 residents, highlighting the vulnerability of the area amid escalating regional tensions. The incident underscores a legal grey zone regarding emergency response within the bases, raising questions about civil protection and the future of UK military presence.

UK MORNING BRIEFING

A widow in Oldham seeks answers after her husband’s body was returned from Cyprus without his heart following his sudden death last summer. An inquest into Michael Graley’s death commenced this morning.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

This morning, Cyprus revealed emergency inspections found approximately 200 civil shelters unusable after a drone strike. The EU’s limited authority complicates the restoration of these deteriorating Cold War-era shelters across the region.

Arrest in Cyprus as Israel claims Iran tried to attack its citizens. As Israel’s foreign minister made the unverified accusations hours after the arrest.

They allegedly dragged her to the room after a pool party.