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Buenos AIRES, Argentina (AFP) — Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattín, who was sent off in the 19966 World Cup quarter-final against England, died on Saturday at the age of 89, his club Boca Juniors confirmed. His death was announced on the day Argentina and England won their World Cup quarter-finals to set up a semi-final between the two old rivals next Wednesday

The National Water Commission’s January 2025 customer amnesty raised $769 million and cleared about $1.9 billion in legacy arrears, according to the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s latest survey.

Money sent home to Jamaica reached US$3 247.5 million in 2025, up 3.8 per cent from 2024, the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s latest Economic and Social Survey shows.

Jamaicans dominated on Saturday’s second day of the NACAC Under 18/23 Championships in Apizaco, Mexico, adding 25 more medals to take their tally to 41 after winning three of four gold medals in the sprint hurdles, 400m and the 400m hurdles. On Saturday, Jamaican athletes added another 14 gold medals after winning eight on the first day, for a two-day total of 22 gold, 12 silver, and seven bronze, with today’s final day of competition still to come

Kingston, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central Dwayne Vaz has stepped down from his position as Deputy Spokesperson on Roads and Works. In a brief statement on Saturday, the People’s National Party (PNP) said following discussions with Opposition Leader Mark Golding, Vaz had decided to focus on his constituency responsibilities and would no longer serve as deputy spokesperson

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticised former premier Mariano Rajoy on Sunday for an opinion piece claiming France's national football team had no French players, branding the comments xenophobic.

Three men pleaded guilty in St. Catherine to driver's licence fraud, a Kingston taxi operator faces knifepoint robbery charges, and police are investigating a one-year-old's death at a Portmore daycare, among other July 12 developments.

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has praised unions and professional groups for endorsing the Ministry’s Accountability Framework after talks with public health stakeholders.

Dancehall MC Bushkin staged a live North London performance of ‘Hannah’ for the DEADLY UK series, mixing explicit lyricism with crowd banter and on-stage energy.

Tehran, Iran – Several days of military attacks by the United States across Iran have marked the most intense rounds of bombardment since the two sides reached a vague memorandum of understanding last month. US fighter jets and warships have hit hundreds of military targets and a number of civilian ones in nearly a week of strikes, with Iranian authorities reporting attacks in at least 10 provinces, mainly in southern Iran near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz

The disadvantage that the Republican majority in the United States Senate has suffered from the death of Lindsey Graham is likely to be short-lived. Currently, Republicans hold 52 seats in the 100-member chamber, after losing Graham to a “brief and sudden illness” late on Saturday, according to his office

There is a particular kind of unfairness that only shows up once a country has done everything it was told to do. Jamaica spent the better part of a decade and a half proving it could take fiscal medicine that most of the world assumed was politically impossible

A family from Gayle, St. Mary is celebrating a life-changing victory after becoming the first-ever champions of the Supligen Big Boost Games, claiming the J$1 million grand prize following an intense 50-hour team competition

Customers view a Chinese-brand electric car in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng) For Chinese car buyers, new energy vehicles (NEV) are fast becoming the mainstream choice, with their market share climbing month by month, a momentum that is not only redefining the world’s largest auto market but also reshaping the global auto landscape

Opposition Senator Lambert Brown asked the Education Ministry on Friday to spearhead a drive teaching children to save, linking early thrift to gaps in retirement security for contract workers.

After talks with Opposition Leader Mark Golding, MP Dwayne Vaz will step away from his Deputy Spokesperson role and give priority to work in his constituency.

Dayton Campbell’s maturity Sometimes we say things that could return to haunt us or make life miserable for us, over time. One such statement was made by parliamentarian Dr Dayton Campbell three years ago, while he was on a political platform addressing a crowd of fully-charged People’s National Party supporters

Julian Alvarez’s late strike and a Lautaro Martinez finish sealed a 3-1 extra-time win for Argentina over 10-man Switzerland in Kansas City, setting up a Wednesday semi-final with England in Atlanta.

For Jamaican artisans and entrepreneurs, Christmas does not come in December— it arrives in July. The 12th annual Christmas in July trade show returned to the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, transforming the venue into a bustling marketplace of approximately 180 exhibitors on July 9 and 10

Law-enforcement officers are urging prospective buyers of used cars to examine the vehicle identification numbers before completing their purchase. The appeal comes from Detective Sergeant Dave Francis of the Jamaica Constabulary Force Stolen Motor Vehicle Unit, while speaking on the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) ‘Citizens’ Corner’ podcast

Taiz, Yemen — It was around 5am in the Yemeni city of Taiz last week, with the morning’s quiet interrupted only by the tweeting of birds and a few construction workers leaving home for work. Then, an explosion shattered the calm and neighbours rushed to extinguish a large fire in Najib Abdullah’s home

Nic Expands Irrigation Projects to Improve Water Supply for FarmersBy Mckoy's News / July 12, 2026 The National Irrigation Commission Limited (NIC) is rolling out several infrastructure projects aimed at increasing access to reliable water for farmers while strengthening agricultural production and food security across Jamaica. Director of Engineering and Technical Services at the NIC, Rohan Stewart, said the Commission is actively drilling new wells to identify and develop additional water sources that will support irrigation expansion

Westmoreland Health Officials Warn of Rise in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease CasesBy Mckoy's News / July 12, 2026 WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — The Westmoreland Public Health Department is urging parents and school administrators to remain alert following an increase in cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) among children attending schools across the parish. Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr

Government Working to Clear ROOFS Grant Delays, Says Pearnel Charles Jr.By Mckoy's News / July 12, 2026 ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr. says the Government is intensifying efforts to ensure all eligible beneficiaries receive assistance under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme

From a tiny state struggling to survive to a country punching above its weight with soft power, wealth and influence felt in the region and beyond, Qatar and its success story were propelled by late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Sheikh Hamad, who died on Sunday aged 74, was able to redefine Qatar’s position on the political map of the Middle East, moving it from the margins of the Gulf to regional prominence in the political, diplomatic, national and humanitarian fields, relying on his vision that transcended the country’s modest size and narrow borders

News|Politics United States Senator Lindsey Graham, a key Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill after Trump became president, has died at the age of 71. The South Carolina lawmaker died after a “brief and sudden illness”, his office posted on X early on Sunday

News|Russia-Ukraine war Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a government reshuffle, as well as proposing the replacement of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and the heads of some law enforcement agencies. “Ukraine is changing its political strategy

Man Killed, Two Others Shot in Temple Hall ShootingBy Mckoy's News / July 12, 2026 St Andrew, Jamaica: Temple Hall Shooting – A 29-year-old man was shot and killed while two other people were injured during a gun attack in Temple Hall, St Andrew, on Friday night. The deceased has been identified as Rolando Williams, a labourer of Temple Hall

News|Weather Tropical Storm Bavi has slammed into eastern China and, despite weakening from a typhoon, has brought heavy rain and violent winds after authorities evacuated nearly two million people. Bavi is the strongest storm to hit China this year

British police have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the murder of former politician and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe. Devon and Cornwall Police said late on Saturday that the suspect was arrested in South Yorkshire county in northern England, about 320km (200 miles) from her village, Haytor, in the southwest, where Widdecombe was found dead on Thursday