With 28 more murders recorded in Jamaica over the last week, between March 16 and 23, homicide detectives had close to 60 deaths to probe in 14 days. This ... Show more
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UPDATE: Schoolboy charged with murder in stabbing death of Raneil Plummer: ST JAMES, Jamaica — The 14-year-old Irwin High School student who was taken into ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/update-schoolboy-charged-murder-stabbing-death-raneil-plummer/
Incomplete file stalling double-murder case in St James: ST JAMES, Jamaica — An incomplete file is said to be impeding the progress of the case against a man ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/incomplete-file-stalling-double-murder-case-st-james/
Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd's murder: The Minneapolis City Council has agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement to an eyewitness ...
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Muschett High athletes eager to compete at their first Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States - Muschett High School's track and field head coach, Garth Smythe ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/muschett-high-athletes-eager-compete-first-penn-relays/
95-y-o perishes in St Ann house fire: ST ANN, Jamaica— The body of a 95-year-old man was found among ash and rubble after his house was destroyed by fire in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/95-y-o-perishes-st-ann-house-fire/
Dawkins retain triple jump title at Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States — St Jago High’s Jade-Ann Dawkins retained her high school girls' triple jump title ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/dawkins-retain-triple-jump-title-penn-relays/
St James High School board to receive report regarding expelled students in a week
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/st-james-high-school-board-receive-report-regarding-expelled-students-week/
ByteDance says ‘no plans’ to sell TikTok after US ban law: BEIJING, China (AFP) — TikTok parent ByteDance has said it has no intention of selling it ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/bytedance-says-no-plans-sell-tiktok-us-ban-law/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Arteta wants Arsenal to ‘raise the bar’ in Spurs showdown: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to "raise the bar" as the Premier League ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/arteta-wants-arsenal-raise-bar-spurs-showdown/
Jill Dando: Famous TV presenter's murder remains unsolved 25 years after her killing
itv.com/news/westcountry/2024-04-26/jill-dando-tv-presenters-murder-remains-unsolved-25-years-after-killing
Three Jamaican teams advance to Girls 4x800m final at 128th Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States - Former champions Edwin Allen High, Holmwood Technical ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/three-jamaican-teams-advance-girls-4x800m-final-128th-penn-relays/
Montego Bay’s S Hotels makes Global Top 1% rankings: MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica - S Hotel in Montego Bay, St James picked up another accolade recently after being ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/montego-bays-s-hotels-makes-global-top-1-rankings/
16-y-o student killed in Grange Hill was target of attack, says Westmoreland top cop
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/16-y-o-student-killed-grange-hill-target-attack-says-westmoreland-top-cop/
Last accused person in Orchard Towers fatal fight gets life imprisonment for murder
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/orchard-towers-fight-murder-life-sentence-jail-caning-verdict-4291186
France plans 6,000 police to secure Olympic torch arrival: MARSEILLE, France (AFP)— Some 6,000 police will be deployed next month to secure the arrival from ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/france-plans-6000-police-secure-olympic-torch-arrival/
Haiti transitional council sworn in after months of violence: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP)— A long-awaited transitional ruling council was sworn in Thursday in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/haiti-transitional-council-sworn-months-violence/
Senior UN aid official urges comprehensive response to Haiti crisis: UNITED NATIONS (CMC) – A senior United Nations aid official is calling for a comprehensive ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/senior-un-aid-official-urges-comprehensive-response-haiti-crisis/
Grange Hill student killed in gun attack, schoolmate injured: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – Two students of the Grange Hill High School in Westmoreland were shot ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/grange-hill-student-killed-gun-attack-schoolmate-injured/
Gov’t to establish STEM innovation teaching centre at Heroes Circle: KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Government is looking to establish a Science, Technology ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/govt-establish-stem-innovation-teaching-centre-heroes-circle/
Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley set to star in ‘The Thursday Murder Club’
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Quick Glance: Star-Studded Film Adaptation of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club
- A-listers Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley are set to play the main roles in the film adaptation of Richard Osman's bestselling mystery book.
- The director Chris Columbus, known for films like Home Alone and Harry Potter, will be at the helm.
- Osman's casting announcement was confirmed by himself and the quiz show host on his podcast.
- The book sparked a bidding war before being sold in 2019, and the film rights were acquired by Amblin Partners after competing with 13 other studios.
Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea to open up Premier League lead: London, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/five-star-arsenal-thrash-chelsea-open-premier-league-lead/
Quick Glance: Arsenal humiliates Chelsea with five stars
- Kai Havertz and Ben White each scored twice as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 5-0.
- Arsenal surged ahead in the Premier League, putting pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.
- Chelsea suffered from the absence of key player Cole Palmer due to illness.
- Arsenal displayed a strong performance, while Chelsea disappointed and remains three points adrift of European places.
Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract: London, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has extended his contract until 2027 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/unai-emery-extends-aston-villa-contract/
Ex-officer wanted for 2 murders found dead in standoff, child found safe after Amber Alert
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/24/amber-alert-update-elias-huizar-roman-santos-oregon/73435920007/
Netflix Boards TV Adaptation Of ‘A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder’ Starring ‘Wednesday’s Emma Myers
deadline.com/2024/04/netflix-boards-a-good-girls-guide-to-murder-emma-myers-1235891367/
Pro-Palestinian demonstration: Steinmeier greeted with shouts of “murderer” in Istanbul
n-tv.de/politik/Steinmeier-in-Istanbul-mit-Moerder-Rufen-begruesst-article24892216.html
Quick Glance: Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Turkey: Political Meeting in Istanbul
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier acknowledges the contributions of guest workers in Istanbul.
- Steinmeier emphasizes the importance of the relationship between Germany and Turkey.
- The President sends political signals by meeting with the Mayor of Istanbul.
- Steinmeier plans critical discussions with Turkish President Erdogan.
Armenian Genocide: The Mass Murder of Christians in Turkey - GreekReporter.com: The Armenian genocide carried out in Turkey between 1914 and 1923 is commemorated ...
greekreporter.com/2023/04/24/armenian-genocide/
A grand jury declined to indict a Texas man 2 years ago in the killing of a 9-year-old. He’s now been indicted for murder
cnn.com/2024/04/24/us/arlene-alvarez-fatal-shooting-man-indicted-texas/
Met Police apologises to Stephen Lawrence's mother after breaking promise: It says the failure to answer questions raised by a BBC investigation is "totally ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68848842
Murder suspect turns self in after a year on the run: ST MARY, Jamaica — The man wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of another man at a wake in April ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/murder-suspect-turns-self-year-run/
What if I asked them why they support murderers and rapists?: Many fear that it’s like the 1930s, when age-old hatred resurfaced ahead of the murder of six ...
blogs.timesofisrael.com/what-if-i-asked-them-why-they-support-murderers-and-rapists/
Gov’t files appeal in DPP retirement age dispute: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government, through the Attorney General, has filed an appeal as promised ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/govt-files-appeal-dpp-retirement-age-dispute/
Spain murder: Limited edition sneakers worn by suspect match footprints at crime scene
straitstimes.com/singapore/spain-murder-limited-edition-sneakers-worn-by-suspect-match-footprints-at-crime-scene
Jamaica recognises Palestine as a state: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica has taken the decision to recognise the State of Palestine ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/jamaica-recognises-palestine-state/
Possible extremist network: Seven teenagers arrested after knife attack in Sydney
n-tv.de/panorama/Sieben-Jugendliche-nach-Messerangriff-in-Sydney-festgenommen-article24897191.html
Heilbronn: Murder verdict after speeding accident - 21-year-old sentenced to nine years in prison
welt.de/vermischtes/article251156644/Heilbronn-Mordurteil-nach-Raser-Unfall-21-Jaehriger-muss-neun-Jahre-in-Haft.html
Quick Glance: Heilbronn Racer (21) Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison
- The Heilbronn District Court sentenced a 21-year-old driver to nine years in prison for the murder of a 42-year-old driver.
- The defendant lost control of his sports car in a 40 km/h zone and crashed into the victim's car at 100 km/h, resulting in the victim's death.
- The prosecution argued for a conviction on charges of murder and attempted murder due to a possible conditional intent to kill.
- Illegal street racing is considered a crime, leading to murder charges in cases of reckless driving and racing, as seen in the Heilbronn 21-year-old's case.
$212m paid to customers by Utility companies for service breaches in 2023: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Utility providers paid out a significant $212 million to customers ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/212m-paid-customers-utility-companies-service-breaches-2023/
Terrorist who murdered Benjamin Achimeir, 14, in West Bank attack earlier this month arrested overnight
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/terrorist-who-murdered-benjamin-achimeir-14-in-west-bank-attack-earlier-this-month-arrested-overnight/
Marjorie Taylor Greene makes wild claim that Democrats want Trump to be ‘murdered in jail’
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-taylor-greene-trial-murder-b2533420.html
Forex: J$156.75 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Tuesday, April 23 ended trading at $156.75 up by 66 cents, according to the Bank of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/forex-j156-75-one-us-dollar/
22 migrants found dead off Tunisian coast since Saturday: TUNIS, Tunisia (AFP) - The bodies of 22 people presumed to be sub-Saharan migrants were found off the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/22-migrants-found-dead-off-tunisian-coast-since-saturday/
Arnett Gardens, Portmore United draw first leg quarter-final JPL encounter: KINGSTON, Jamaica — A late fightback from Arnett Gardens was enough to give them a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/arnett-gardens-portmore-united-draw-first-leg-quarter-final-jpl-encounter/
Opposition leader calls for resignations of AG, justice minister: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, has called for the resignations ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/opposition-leader-calls-resignations-ag-justice-minister/
Why homicide rates are falling across the country: Homicides are falling across the U.S. And that shift could impact the role crime — often a top voter concern — ...
thehill.com/homenews/4606161-us-homicide-rates-falling/
Water minister assures schools and hotel operators of Government support during water crisis
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/water-minister-assures-schools-hotel-operators-government-support-water-crisis/
Blazes break out in western Canada as wildfire season begins: MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) — First responders were battling several wildfires in western Canada Monday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/blazes-break-western-canada-wildfire-season-begins/
'Ban them all.' With Paris Games looming, Chinese doping scandal rocks Olympic sport
npr.org/2024/04/22/1246205969/china-swimming-doping-scandal-olympics
French air traffic control strike threatens flight chaos: PARIS, France (AFP) - French air traffic controllers are to stage a one-day strike Thursday which risks ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/french-air-traffic-control-strike-threatens-flight-chaos/
Spain murder suspect was self-proclaimed financial ‘expert’ involved in multiple businesses
straitstimes.com/singapore/spain-murder-suspect-was-self-proclaimed-financial-expert-involved-in-multiple-businesses
Slain soldier had proposed with ring donated by father bereaved on October 7: When Dor Zimel got a day off from reserve duty in late October he scrambled to plan ...
timesofisrael.com/slain-soldier-proposed-with-a-ring-donated-by-father-who-lost-his-son-on-october-7/
'They cooked up evidence': Defence lawyer points finger at Longwe Twala: A defence lawyer in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial argued the evidence was ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-22-they-cooked-up-evidence-defence-lawyer-points-finger-at-longwe-twala/
'Do you see BJP protest when a Hindu is killed by a Hindu?‘: Karnataka’s Labour Minister Santosh Lad claimed that around 13,000 women have been reported ...
thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/if-a-hindu-is-killed-by-another-hindu-bjp-is-least-bothered-but-santosh-lad-festival-murder/article68095516.ece
Reputed gang leader ‘Termite’ shot dead in Spanish Town: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – A suspected gang leader who reportedly led the Top Bank faction of the remnants ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/reputed-gang-leader-termite-shot-dead-spanish-town/
Musk says X will appeal Australia injunction on church stabbing videos: SYDNEY, Australia — Elon Musk said Tuesday his social media platform X will appeal ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/musk-says-x-will-appeal-australia-injunction-church-stabbing-videos/
West Bank violence: Palestinian arrested after killing 14-year-old: The disappearance of an Israeli shepherd boy follows a wave of violence in the occupied West ...
n-tv.de/politik/Palaestinenser-nach-Toetung-von-14-Jaehrigem-festgenommen-article24892453.html
Jail sentences handed down for murder and manslaughter in Hastings’ Darcy Strickland case
nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/jail-sentences-handed-down-for-murder-and-manslaughter-in-hastings-darcy-strickland-case/SMCAFH2DSVF3JL3EORPQAHVRYM/
Murder in Spain: Audrey Fang’s suspected killer identified as S’porean Mitchell Ong
straitstimes.com/singapore/murder-in-spain-audrey-fang-s-suspected-killer-identified-as-s-porean-mitchell-ong
St Mary 4-H clubs hailed for work in the parish: ST MARY, Jamaica— Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Peter Thompson, has lauded the parish management ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/st-mary-4-h-clubs-hailed-work-parish/
20 receive Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Approximately 20 young people were presented with the 2023 Prime Minister’s National ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/20-receive-prime-ministers-youth-award-excellence/
Kirk Franklin arrives in Jamaica ahead of Fun in the Son performance: KINGSTON, Jamaica - International Gospel artiste, Kirk Franklin has arrived in Jamaica ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/kirk-franklin-arrives-jamaica-ahead-fun-son-performance/
Former champs JR Success Primary target back-to-back wins: ST JAMES, Jamaica — Former champions John Rollins Success Primary will be going after back- to- back ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/former-champs-jr-success-primary-target-back-back-wins/
New St James police head to oversee increased use of technology in crime-fighting - Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/new-st-james-police-head-oversee-increased-use-technology-crime-fighting/
Four pedestrians among latest road fatalities – RSU: KINGSTON, Jamaica— For a third consecutive week road fatalities have hit double digits with 10 people killed ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/four-pedestrians-among-latest-road-fatalities-rsu/
Politicians murdered again before national elections in Mexico: Several politicians have been killed in Mexico in recent weeks. Now the murder of two local ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/politiker-getoetet-mexiko-100.html
Suspect arrested in connection to broad daylight kidnapping, murder of Florida driver
nypost.com/2024/04/20/us-news/florida-man-arrested-in-connection-to-carjacking-murder-of-katherine-altagracia-guerrero-de-aguasvivas/
Murder investigation after disappearance of Bedfordshire woman last seen five months ago
itv.com/news/anglia/2024-04-20/murder-investigation-after-disappearance-of-woman-last-seen-five-months-ago
Silva strikes late as Man City sink Chelsea to reach FA Cup final: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Bernardo Silva fired Manchester City back into the FA Cup final ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/20/silva-strikes-late-man-city-sink-chelsea-reach-fa-cup-final/
Kento can still pop up: PETALING JAYA: Japan’s Kento Momota has the opportunity to end his career on a high in the Thomas Cup Finals from April 27-May 5 in ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2024/04/21/kento-can-still-pop-up
Book Review: ‘Knife,’ by Salman Rushdie: “Knife” is an account of the writer’s brush with death in 2022, and the long recovery that followed.
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/books/review/salman-rushdie-knife.html
Forex: J$156.35 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Friday, April 19 ended trading at $156.35 down by 22 cents, according to the Bank of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/forex-j156-35-one-us-dollar/
Man charged with 2023 murder of vendor in St James: ST JAMES, Jamaica— A man is facing murder charges after he allegedly fatally shot a vendor on Fostic Road in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/20/man-charged-2023-murder-vendor-st-james/
Before 'Breaking Bad,' Giancarlo Esposito considered arranging his own murder for insurance money
nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/breaking-bad-giancarlo-esposito-considered-arranging-murder-insurance-rcna148542
Quick Glance: Giancarlo Esposito Planned Hitman Attack before 'Breaking Bad' Success
- Giancarlo Esposito reveals he almost hired a hitman in 2008 before landing the iconic role of Gus Fring in 'Breaking Bad.'
- Facing financial struggles and rock bottom, Esposito devised a plan to fake his own death to secure his children's future.
- Although he never went through with the plan, Esposito reflects on the dark thoughts and the hope his role in 'Breaking Bad' brought him.
- Since his success in 'Breaking Bad,' Esposito has starred in significant roles in 'The Mandalorian' and 'The Boys.'
‘Under the Bridge’ With Riley Keough and Lily Gladstone: In a joint interview, the actors discuss “Under the Bridge,” their new true-crime series based on a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/arts/television/under-the-bridge-lily-gladstone-riley-keough.html
A spiked drink, a dead MP, and why Porkies Club owner, 5 employees were convicted in murder of Juja’s George Thuo
nation.africa/kenya/news/a-spiked-drink-a-dead-mp-and-why-porkies-club-owner-5-employees-were-convicted-in-murder-of-juja-s-george-thuo-4597998
300 years of Immanuel Kant: The destroyer of everything: They called him the “Crusher of Everything”: Immanuel Kant was born in Königsberg 300 years ago ...
faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/debatten/300-jahre-immanuel-kant-der-alleszermalmer-19664507.html
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JCF says normalcy being returned to Spanish Town following shooting death of reputed gang leader
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/jcf-says-normalcy-returned-spanish-town-following-shooting-death-reputed-gang-leader/
Denmark airport reopens after bomb threat, man arrested: STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP)— Denmark's second largest airport reopened late Saturday after a man was ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/20/denmark-airport-reopens-bomb-threat-man-arrested/
Senators raise their own pay as Argentines cope with hardship: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) — Argentines expressed anger Friday after senators voted by a show ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/senators-raise-pay-argentines-cope-hardship/
Seven days, eight events, one festival – Reggae Sumfest to take over MoBay in July
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/seven-days-eight-events-one-festival-reggae-sumfest-take-mobay-july/
10-Year-Old Confesses To Murder Of Man Shot Inside Own Home, Authorities Say: Brandon Rasberry was killed two years ago in Texas, but authorities had no leads ...
huffpost.com/entry/10-year-old-confesses-unsolved-murder_n_66228937e4b0bf7f01380f46
Murder victim's partner demands stop-and-search for anyone wearing balaclava: Kelvin Ward, 50, was stabbed to death by a gang covered by masks and armed with ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/murder-victims-partner-demands-instant-29024062
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