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US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

The United States is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the US Department of Homeland Security said…
23 Jun, 2026 0

JUTC offers $1 million reward for identification of suspected arsonist

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is offering a $1-million reward for information leading to the identification of an individual of interest in connection with the setting of a bus on fire.
23 Jun, 2026 0

Stampede at World Cup match viewing in Jordan’s Amman kills 1

A stampede at a gathering of World Cup fans in Jordan’s capital early Tuesday left one person dead and eight others injured, the state news agency said.
23 Jun, 2026 0

Cristiano Ronaldo roars back with two goals as Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0 at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal roll to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the World Cup on Tuesday, bouncing back after a disappointing performance in the team’s opening match.
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23 Jun, 2026 0

Anonymous call triggered INDECOM’s fatal shooting in Acadia probe 

A director at the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) on Monday testified that he received an anonymous call on the day three men were fatally shot on Acadia Drive in St Andrew in 2013,…
23 Jun, 2026 0

Family seeking funds to bring murdered brothers back to Jamaica

The family of two brothers who were killed in a shooting outside a bar in West Haven, Connecticut on Saturday is seeking help to take their bodies back to Jamaica for burial.
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23 Jun, 2026 0

Home sweet yaad: The real cost of owning a home in Jamaica

In Jamaica, owning a piece of land is more than just an investment – it’s a symbol of freedom, pride, and legacy. From the days of our ancestors who dreamed of land ownership after Emancipation, to…
23 Jun, 2026 0

Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records its hottest day ever

France recorded its hottest day ever today amid an exceptional early heat wave across Europe, the national weather agency said.
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US Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can’t sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks

The Supreme Court today barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs.