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03 Jul, 2026 0

Deaths surged 29% in France during week of record heat, health agency says

Deaths surged by nearly a third in France during the hottest week of a record heat wave last month, the country’s public health authority said Friday, reporting at least 2,000 more deaths than in the…
03 Jul, 2026 0

Local Government Ministry receives US$1 Million to support Hurricane Melissa recovery

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has received US$1 million in resources and cash to assist ongoing Hurricane Melissa recovery and humanitarian efforts.
03 Jul, 2026 0

Transportation allowance for senior citizens in Guyana to begin next week

Guyana’s senior citizens' transportation allowance of GUY$20,000 will be rolled out next Wednesday, July 8.
03 Jul, 2026 0

Egypt defender Mohamed Hany becomes first player with two own-goals in same World Cup

Egypt defender Mohamed Hany has become the first player in World Cup history to have two own-goals in the same tournament.
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…