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June 11, 2026
Hong Kong customs seize $20 million in fake goods ahead of the World Cup
HONG KONG (AP) — Just hours before the World Cup kicked off, Hong Kong authorities announced they seized 230,000 suspected counterfeit items worth an estimated $20 million, including jerseys tied to…
June 11, 2026
Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort
Canada introduced legislation on Wednesday that could bar children younger than 16 from having social media accounts unless the companies show they can make their platforms safe.
June 10, 2026
Special reserve police officer in Trinidad charged with forgery over CXC certificates
A Special Reserve Police (SRP) officer in Trinidad and Tobago has been charged with forgery and misbehaviour in public office after she submitted copies of invalid certificates purportedly obtained…
June 9, 2026
Bahamas urges citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Cuba
The Bahamas government is urging citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Cuba, saying the country continues to experience challenges affecting electricity supply, fuel availability,…
June 9, 2026
US federal judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
A federal judge on Monday struck down the Trump administration’s US$100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, contradicting an earlier federal court ruling upholding the fee hike.
June 6, 2026
Judge blocks Trump administration’s asylum freeze on 39 countries
BOSTON (AP):
A federal judge yesterday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries…
June 6, 2026
Peruvians to vote for a ninth president in 10 years
A run-off election tomorrow will allow Peruvians to choose their ninth president in just 10 years, either the conservative daughter of a disgraced former president or a nationalist congressman.
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June 6, 2026
Former Prince Andrew made money subletting cottages on his rent-free estate - Report
LONDON (AP):
The former Prince Andrew made money by subletting three cottages on the estate where he lived rent-free for two decades, according to a report on the royal family’s properties released…