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29 Oct, 2026
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Dozens killed in country’s second deadly rail crash this year
URDA (AP): A high-speed train slammed into another that had stopped on the tracks in Spain Wednesday, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens in the second deadly rail collision this year. The…
29 Oct, 2026
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Iran war’s cost to US taxpayers reaches an estimated US$47.1b
WASHINGTON (AP): The cost of the Iran war to American taxpayers has grown to US$47.1 billion, according to a new estimate the Pentagon has provided to Congress. The fallout from the conflict has…
29 Oct, 2026
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Brew Society offers fresh take on party experience
Good vibes. People. Experience. The atmosphere was charged with energy at the official launch of the Brew Society, held at EGO Experience at 7th Avenue Plaza in St Andrew over the weekend. The…
29 Oct, 2026
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Jamaica’s children must not be forgotten
THE EDITOR, Madam: One year after Hurricane Melissa unleashed its destructive force on Jamaica, our nation remains far from full recovery. Homes remain damaged, families are still rebuilding, and the…
29 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Let us elevate national discussions
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recent national discussions highlight a troubling trend in our public discourse: the rise of unverified accusations and a rush towards extreme solutions. From claims of policy…
29 Oct, 2026
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Earth Today | Sharp emissions cuts needed to bring global warming back below 1.5°C
YEARS OF inadequate climate action have put the world on an unavoidable path to exceeding global warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius, but whether that becomes the new normal depends on the choices…
29 Oct, 2026
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Earth Today | Nature’s recovery needs more than government action
TO PUT nature on a path to recovery is going to require more than action by national governments, according to a new assessment showing that a whole-of-society approach offers a viable route to…
