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UK announces social media curfew for older teens

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UK announces social media curfew for older teens

July 14, 2026

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The United Kingdom (UK) government said Tuesday it will introduce an overnight social media curfew for children aged 16...

Not a new idea!

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Not a new idea!

IC says proposal for independent scrutiny of staff declarations has been on the table since 2021

BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com

July 14, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Executive Director of the Integrity Commission Craig Beresford says the anti-corruption watchdog has been advocating since 2021 fo...

Spain stun France to reach World Cup final

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Spain stun France to reach World Cup final

July 14, 2026

ARLINGTON, United States (AFP) — Spain stunned tournament favourites France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final on Tuesday, producing a tactical masterpi...

JLP welcomes high praise from education stakeholders of Rural School Bus System

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JLP welcomes high praise from education stakeholders of Rural School Bus System

July 14, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is welcoming media reports that, one year after its full roll-out, the National Rural School Bus Pr...

Venezuela quake death toll rises past 4,700

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Venezuela quake death toll rises past 4,700

July 14, 2026

CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela almost three weeks ago has surpassed 4,700, while almost 17,000 p...

US gripped by major outbreak of intestinal infections

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US gripped by major outbreak of intestinal infections

July 14, 2026

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — More than half the states in the United States (US) are grappling with an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness caus...

Gary Card, Kerrica Hill set personal bests in Hungary

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Gary Card, Kerrica Hill set personal bests in Hungary

July 14, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Gary Card and Kerrica Hill set personal best times in the men’s 200m and 100m hurdles, respectively, on Tuesday at the Gyulai Istv...

Police report significant reduction in praedial larceny in Trelawny

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Police report significant reduction in praedial larceny in Trelawny

July 14, 2026

TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The Area One Agricultural Protection Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting a significant reduction in praedi...

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