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Vance doubles down on false ‘pet-eating’ claims

Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance has doubled down on false claims that migrants are eating household pets in an Ohio town, as city...
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100 dead in Myanmar floods after Typhoon Yagi

More than 100 people have died in flooding and mudslides caused by the remnants of Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar. Spokesman for the nation's ruling junta,...
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Redesign set for The Gap, Dover to stop flooding

Engineers have been hired to redesign the drainage system in St Lawrence Gap and Dover, Christ Church, and there will be increased maintenance to...
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Shooting incident in St James

Police are carrying out investigations following a serious shooting incident at First Avenue, Lower Carlton St James, earlier today. One man from the community was...
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At least 7 dead as heaviest rain in decades hits parts...

At least seven people have died after some of the heaviest rain in years hit central and eastern Europe, causing flooding and widespread disruption. A...
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Lane regrets deaths, but crime focus still the same

For Minister of State in the Attorney General’s Office Corey Lane, the focus remains the same. It’s all about crime prevention and finding a better...
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Two victims of Majestic Bar shooting identified

Police have formally identified two of the three individuals killed in the fatal shooting at Majestic Bar in Nelson Street, in the early hours...
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Single income ‘outdated’

Barbadians must work towards generating generational wealth but should first cast aside outdated notions regarding intrapreneurship. Minister of Energy and Business Development Senator Lisa Cummins...
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Woman admits to menacing video

A Jamaican who took to TikTok to cast aspersions on a fellow national was handed over to immigration officials when she appeared in the District “A”...
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New US shipping rules target China’s Shein and Temu

The US has proposed rules that would hit many low-value shipments from China with new taxes - a measure aimed at curbing the flood...
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BHTA sets plans for landmark arrivals, recognition

For the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), all eyes are on 2025. Speaking at the BHTA’s third quarterly meeting held yesterday at Stade’s Rum...
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Trailblazing ballerina Michaela DePrince dies aged 29

Ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, who performed with Beyoncé and was seen by many as a trailblazer, has died at the age of 29. A spokesperson...
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