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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) —Prince Andrew of Britain on Friday renounced his title of Duke of York and other honours after being increasingly embroiled in scandals around his ties to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "I will... no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me," Andrew, 65, said in a statement. He said his decision came after discussions with his brother, King Charles III,...

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—US President Donald Trump unleashed a four-letter broadside at Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on Friday, as he said the leftist strongman had offered major concessions to ease tensions with Washington. "He has offered everything, you're right. You know why? Because he doesn't want to fuck around with the United States," Trump said when a journalist at the White House asked about reports that Caracas had floated de-escalation...

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Apple has secured exclusive US broadcasting rights for Formula One in a five-year partnership beginning next year, the tech giant and motorsport competition announced Friday. All F1 races will be available exclusively on Apple TV starting in 2026, with some select races and all practice sessions offered for free through the Apple TV app during the season. "We're thrilled to expand our relationship with Formula...

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) —Prince Andrew of Britain on Friday renounced his title of Duke of York and other honours after being increasingly embroiled in scandals around his ties to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "I will... no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me," Andrew, 65, said in a statement. He said his decision came after discussions with his brother, King Charles III,...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Several matters were before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday stemming from scuffles amongst families. In one instance, George McDonald appeared in court on charges of assault occasioning bodily harm but his case was unable to proceed as the complainant was missing from the courtroom. It was revealed that the complainant and the accused are brothers and actually live together. Sitting Judge Paula Blake...

FIFA has launched a VAR challenge initiative that gives football managers the power to directly request video reviews using purple and blue cards during matches, a move that could reshape decision-making on the pitch but also risks adding further stoppages to the game. According to goal.com and BBC News, the system which is known as Football Video Support (FVS), is currently being tested at the 2025 Under-20 World Cup in...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Beryllium employee implicated in the recent theft of cash from one of the security company’s armoured trucks has been apprehended. The company said he was captured as a result of joint operations between the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Guardsman’s Internal Investigation Unit. The undisclosed sum of cash was reportedly stolen on Saturday. The police on Thursday confirmed that an employee was being investigated as a suspect....

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — The Antigua-based regional airline, LIAT Air, says it will begin servicing the Santo Domingo and Punta Cana route in December as part of its commitment to ensuring regional connectivity. “Our entry into the Dominican Republic is a natural extension of our mission to connect the Caribbean. These new routes respond to the growing demand for seamless travel between key regional destinations and reflect our commitment to supporting...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — At least two military personnel were reportedly injured Friday morning in a crash on Harbour Street in downtown Kingston. Confirming the crash with Observer Online, the police said there were no fatalities from the incident. The details surrounding the crash are not available at this time, however, videos circulating on social media suggest that the incident involved a military vehicle and another motor car. The viral footage shows...

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain's King Charles III, head of the Church of England, and Queen Camilla will make an historic state visit to the Vatican next Wednesday to meet Pope Leo XIV for the first time, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. "The King and Queen will undertake an historic state visit to the Holy See from 22nd-23rd October 2025. The visit will mark Their Majesties' first meeting with...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The Guyanese Government says it will soon move to implement tougher regulatory reform and taxation to curb the rise in gambling activities that have plunged families into financial distress and economic hardships. Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo, said that gambling, once limited to hotel-based casinos, has now spread uncontrollably through mobile apps, leading to social problems among single parents, especially mothers. “What we have now is gambling...

MIAMI, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump has refiled a US $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, court documents show, weeks after it was thrown out by a federal judge. Trump has intensified his long-established hostility toward the media since his return to the White House and the suit is one of numerous attacks against news organisations he accuses of bias against him....