Jamaica Gleaner

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:05:07 -0400
World Cup sees first weather delay as fans cleared from seats at France-Iraq match in Philadelphia
Heavy rain and an incoming thunderstorm prompted a delay at halftime of Monday’s World Cup match between France and Iraq, sending thousands of fans seeking shelter.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:18:36 -0400
Accountability group raises concerns over Wheatley remaining in Cabinet, says PM should act
There is a “glaring inconsistency” in de facto Science, Technology and Special Projects Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley’s failure to resign and Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ failure to remove him from his Cabinet position pending the outcome ...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:14:12 -0400
Police seeking man as part of probe into JUTC bus fire
The police are seeking a man in connection with a case of arson aboard a Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:45:24 -0400
Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:03:00 -0400
Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals to lead France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second place in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament’s first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:28:18 -0400
St Elizabeth student Jassonia Beadle is top 2026 PEP primary school performer
Jassonia Beadle, the head girl of Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in St Elizabeth, has attained the top national score in the 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination for a primary school student, scoring 394.2 out of 400 points.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:16:29 -0400
Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32
Erling Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goal tally to four, and Norway advanced to the Round of 32 with a 3-2 victory over Senegal on Monday night.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:43:04 -0400
Belgium forward Jeremy Doku celebrates birth of his son after commentator’s criticism
The Belgian football federation congratulated Jérémy Doku on the birth of his son, Praise, on Monday, one day after a French media organisation’s apology following a commentator criticising the player’s intention to leave the World Cup for the ...

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:05:22 -0400
Cape Verde holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw
Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over. It might just be getting started.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:07:42 -0400
Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff
Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal. Welcome to the World Cup, Spain.

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