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July 12, 2026
Ronald Sanders | Vulgarity of asking enslaved to pay
Suella Braverman, a child of Indian parents from Mauritius and Kenya, yet, like many other ultra‑ambitious British politicians, she has consistently distinguished herself by remarks that are unhelpful…
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July 11, 2026
US wants public assurance from Iran on Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON (AP):
The US is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore, senior US officials…
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July 11, 2026
People navigate fuel shortages with solar-powered tricycles
HAVANA (AP):
Cuba’s iconic vintage cars have all but disappeared and, in their place, small electric tricycles, most of them made in China, have become the primary means of transportation for…
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July 11, 2026
Mottley rejects ‘asinine’ claim that ex-colonies should repay Britain
SAN JUAN (AP):
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described as “asinine” a suggestion by a UK lawmaker that Britain’s former colonies should repay it for its historic investment in them.
“I…
July 12, 2026
Super-sub Merino stars again for Spain
INGLEWOOD, California (AP):
Mikel Merino is Spain’s World Cup hero once again, and even he finds it hard to believe.
A mere four days after Merino scored a clutch goal as a substitute in injury…
July 12, 2026
by Raymond Graham
Seville slams rivals in Monaco 100m
WORLD 100 metres champion Oblique Seville was the bright spark for Jamaica at yesterday’s Hercules EBS Diamond League meeting in Monaco.
Competing in the final event of the day, Seville, the world…
July 12, 2026
by Livingston Scott
NJ boss to push for more competitive Elite League in 2027
Netball Jamaica (NJ) president Karen Baugh has described the recently concluded Red Stripe Flavours Netball Elite League as a success but said for next season they want to strike a greater balance in…
July 12, 2026
by Ainsley Walters
Lindsay targets larger squad for next US Open Karate
AKINO Lindsay, who selflessly cut short his pursuit of a gold medal at last weekend’s International Sport Karate Association United States Open in Orlando, Florida, to coach junior fighters, has…
July 12, 2026
Sinner dominates Djokovic to set up Wimbledon final vs Zverev
LONDON (AP):
If there were any lingering questions over Jannik Sinner’s physical status after his meltdown at the French Open, they should be answered now.
Sinner blasted his way past seven-time…