Football & National Teams: Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says defender Alexander Djiku is out of the 2026 World Cup after failing a late fitness test, with Cyprus-based Derrick Luckassen stepping in; Queiroz has named a 26-man squad including World Cup returnees Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey and others, plus debuts for Jerome Opoku and Ernest Nuamah. Sports Spotlight: DR Congo defender Gedeon Kalulu (Aris Limassol) insists the Leopards have what it takes to go far in the 2026 World Cup after ending a long drought. Arts & Culture: Cyprus-based Cypriot composer brings an audiovisual epic to Nicosia, while Limassol hosts “Three days of dance” and Aglantzia’s 8th Cyprus International Accordion Festival gears up for June. Community & Heritage: INEX Club Charity Ride 2026 wrapped in Cyprus with 160 riders and support for young cyclists; Pancyprian Association Aphrodite of Staten Island held its annual summer barbecue with traditional food, music and raffles. Music: Pussy Riot announce debut album CYKA with Avenged Sevenfold single “Candy Dopamine,” and Tom Morello and Serj Tankian drop “Adjourn It” as a protest against fascism. EU Watch: EU Council and Parliament agree new rules to speed up migrant returns, including a European Return Order and stricter security-risk measures.