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June 26, 2026

Venezuelans take search for missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs

Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands Friday in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes, citing the scarcity of government rescuers, as the human toll of the…
June 26, 2026

Gov’t reaffirms commitment to Project ‘STAR’ with new $200 million partnership

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) through a new $200 million public-private partnership spanning 24 months.
June 26, 2026

Senegal routs 10-man Iraq 5-0 to boost hopes of reaching World Cup knockout rounds

Senegal racked up the goals on 10-man Iraq in a 5-0 victory Friday that boosted its hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stages.
June 26, 2026

France forward Ousmane Dembélé scores first-half World Cup hat trick in 4-1 win over Norway

France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Kylian Mbappé, to help his team beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.
June 26, 2026

JTA decries conditions at hurricane-damaged schools eight months after Melissa, wants urgent action

The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) is expressing grave concern over what it describes as deplorable and hazardous conditions under which students and teachers in sections of western Jamaica…
June 26, 2026

Cabinet supports Antigua PM’s position on negotiations with US on third-country deportees

The Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet has endorsed the recommendations and negotiating position outlined by Prime Minister Gaston Browne regarding ongoing discussions with the United States on accepting a…
June 26, 2026

Snap sued in US over rape of minor who connected to adult attacker on Snapchat

The parents of a girl in the United States who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued its parent company, Snap, and the attacker in a Missouri state…
June 26, 2026

Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies.