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June 17, 2026

Fox Corp. to Buy Roku in US$22 Billion Streaming Deal

Fox Corp. has agreed to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at roughly US$22 billion, including debt. Roku will continue to be run as an open, partner-friendly platform, the…
June 16, 2026

Ireland imposes visa restrictions on St Lucia

The St Lucia government on Monday said it had not been given any prior notice by the Irish government regarding its decision to impose visa requirements for nationals wanting to visit the European…
June 16, 2026

Parents urged to secure household chemicals to prevent accidental poisoning

The Westmoreland Health Department is imploring parents and caregivers to take extra precautions to protect children from accidental poisoning during the upcoming summer break.
June 16, 2026

Advocaat: Heavy loss to Germany nothing to be ashamed about

HOUSTON, United States (CMC): Despite being thrashed 7-1 by Germany in their first-ever World Cup match on Sunday, Curaçao head coach Dick Advocaat does not believe his side should be embarrassed…
June 16, 2026

Portugal fans torn over whether Ronaldo will help or hurt

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (AP): It would have been unthinkable at the start of the 2022 World Cup to suggest Cristiano Ronaldo was anything other than the undisputed leader of the Portugal…
June 16, 2026

HAJ exploring acquisition of Easington lands in St Thomas

The Housing Agency of Jamaica Limited (HAJ) is slated to conduct a site visit to lands at Easington, St Thomas, on Tuesday as part of an assessment process that may lead to the acquisition of…
June 16, 2026

Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener

The coach of Iran’s World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the United States and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing…
June 16, 2026

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps

LONDON (AP): Britain will ban children age under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time,…
June 16, 2026

Egypt earn 1-1 draw with stuttering world No. 9

Romelu Lukaku's mere presence sparked an attack that led to Belgium's lone goal only seconds after he entered as a second-half substitute, helping his team earn a 1-1 draw with Egypt…