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11 Oct 2026
News · 11 Oct 2026Michael Gove’s ex-partner Dr Lola Salem denies indecent-image chargesOxford academic has pleaded not guilty, according to published reporting, as her separation from the former Cabinet minister attracts attention.
News · 10 Oct 2026Four Dead as Hurricane Isaias Leaves Gulf Coast Flooded and Hundreds of Thousands Without PowerFlooded communities, downed trees and damaged infrastructure confront the southeastern United States after Isaias struck Florida as a Category 2 hurricane.
Entertainment · 10 Oct 2026Summer Walker's $50 Million Dispute Shines Light on Music Industry PowerAs Summer Walker finds herself at the centre of a reported $50 million dispute, the case is reigniting debate about artist ownership, creative control and the unique pressures faced by Black women in music.
The West Indies face India in the second T20 international on Friday, hoping to level the series after an eight-wicket defeat in Lucknow.
The American singer was known for soul hits including You Are My Lady and Rock Me Tonight.
The Coast Guard calls the boarding of the Grace a "successful interdiction", while Cuba's hospitals and power grid struggle with fuel shortages.
Speaking to the diaspora in Toronto, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley renewed her pledge to open Barbadian citizenship to the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Bajans abroad, a change still waiting to pass Parliament.
Lieutenant Stitchie: The Voice That Travelled From Dancehall's Frontline to Gospel's Pulpit Falls Silent
Dancehall is once again arguing over a crown. From sold-out arenas to social media controversies, the battle for the throne has exposed a deeper conversation about influence, legacy, accountability and who, if anyone, deserves to wear the crown.
Fans believe Shenseea's latest song depicts the breakdown in one of dancehall's most influential artist-manager relationships.
As Belize celebrates 45 years of independence, some families may be unaware that the constitutional break with Britain did not end every British nationality connection.
