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03 Jul, 2026 0

Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia

Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw Friday.
03 Jul, 2026 0

Update | St Catherine woman pleads guilty over false firearm claim against man during dispute

A 45-year-old St Catherine woman was remanded on Friday in the parish court after pleading guilty to a charge of creating public mischief for falsely reporting to the police that a man had assaulted…
03 Jul, 2026 0

Venezuelans are rushing to identify the bodies of their loved ones as earthquake deaths multiply

Speaking in a hushed voice, Rosa López recalled how she had to sidestep the rows of bodies lying under a harsh sun as she helped her daughter search for her missing husband.
03 Jul, 2026 0

Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16

Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final…
02 Jul, 2026 0

Former JCF senior cop Terrence Bent sworn in as Turks and Caicos Assistant Commissioner

Former Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Dr Terrence Bent, was on Wednesday, July 1, sworn in as Assistant Commissioner of Police with responsibility for…
02 Jul, 2026 0

Security guard appeals for relief as school costs top $67,500 before books and uniforms; state minister questions fees

A security guard is appealing for greater consideration for struggling parents after being confronted with more than $67,500 in school-related expenses for one of her children, saying she does not…
02 Jul, 2026 0

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement eight days after twin quakes

CATIA LA MAR, Venezuela (AP) – Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the…
02 Jul, 2026 0

CPFSA urges parents to prioritise children’s safety during summer break

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is urging parents and caregivers to take extra precautions to keep children safe during the summer holidays, warning that the break from school…