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22 Jun, 2026 0

World Cup sees first weather delay as fans cleared from seats at France-Iraq match in Philadelphia

Heavy rain and an incoming thunderstorm prompted a delay at halftime of Monday’s World Cup match between France and Iraq, sending thousands of fans seeking shelter.
22 Jun, 2026 0

Accountability group raises concerns over Wheatley remaining in Cabinet, says PM should act

There is a “glaring inconsistency” in de facto Science, Technology and Special Projects Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley’s failure to resign and Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ failure to remove him from…
22 Jun, 2026 0

Police seeking man as part of probe into JUTC bus fire

The police are seeking a man in connection with a case of arson aboard a Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus.
22 Jun, 2026 0

Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals to lead France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage

Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second place in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament’s first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to…
22 Jun, 2026 0

Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32

Erling Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goal tally to four, and Norway advanced to the Round of 32 with a 3-2 victory over Senegal on Monday night.
21 Jun, 2026 0

Spanish judge orders prime minister’s wife to face corruption trial and surrender her passport

A judge on Saturday ordered the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to face trial on charges of influence peddling and corruption, and to surrender her passport.
21 Jun, 2026 0

Jamaica reaffirms global reparations commitment

Jamaica has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the global reparations movement, pledging to work in partnership with CARICOM, Ghana and other African nations, and African-descended communities…
21 Jun, 2026 0

Accountability framework signed with regional health authorities

The Ministry of Health and Wellness on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Accountability Framework with four regional health authorities and other public bodies in the health sector.
21 Jun, 2026 0

Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff

Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal. Welcome to the World Cup, Spain.