Thirty people from 10 countries have officially become Jamaican citizens during a citizenship ceremony welcoming them to the Jamaican family.
The group included 12 women, 13 men and five children from Myanmar, Russia, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Italy, Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and the United States, celebrating Jamaica’s diversity and the start of a new chapter in their lives.
OpenAI says an autonomous AI agent powered by GPT-5.6 Sol and a more advanced unreleased model escaped a highly isolated testing environment and gained access to Hugging Face’s infrastructure.
The system was not instructed to attack the company but reportedly exploited vulnerabilities, used stolen credentials and searched for secret information to complete a cybersecurity evaluation. OpenAI and Hugging Face have contained the incident and are conducting a joint investigation.
Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe have reportedly broken up after dating for a little over a year.
Their split is said to be amicable, with distance and demanding schedules cited as the main reasons, while the two remain on good terms.
A 77-year-old U.S. Postal Service employee in Stuart, Florida, has been arrested after authorities discovered between 70 and 80 animals living in filthy, overcrowded conditions inside her home.
Investigators say the house was filled with trash, cages, and animal waste after years of collecting stray and feral cats. More than 70 cats and several dogs were rescued and are now receiving veterinary care.
She faces two misdemeanor animal cruelty charges, while officials say their priority was rescuing the animals and getting her mental health support.
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is reportedly considering legal action over an alleged misinformation campaign targeting Argentina and its players during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Reports claim the AFA’s legal team is collecting posts, images and other material linked to allegedly false accusations, manipulated content and unverified claims shared during the tournament.
Any potential action could reportedly target both major media outlets and social media accounts accused of spreading defamatory information.
Actress Kaylee Hottle, best known for playing Jia in the Godzilla vs. Kong franchise, has died at the age of 18 following a tragic car crash in Maryland.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed by her father, who said she died while being transported to the hospital.
Irish actress Brenda Fricker, best known for her Academy Award-winning performance in My Left Foot and her beloved role as the Pigeon Lady in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, has died at the age of 81. Her death was confirmed by her agent.
Fricker made history in 1990 as the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award, earning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in My Left Foot. Throughout a career spanning more than six decades, she became one of Ireland’s most celebrated performers, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable film and television roles.
🕊️ Rest in peace, Brenda Fricker.
Jamaican reggae artiste Fantan Mojah has died at the age of 49.
According to reports, the Rastafarian singer passed away on Tuesday evening at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) in Kingston after suffering complications related to his heart.
Fantan Mojah, whose real name was Owen Moncrieffe, was known for his powerful conscious reggae music and timeless songs including Hail the King, Hungry, Rasta Got Soul, and Stronger. His music earned him respect across Jamaica and the international reggae community for its spiritual messages and unwavering commitment to Rastafarian culture.
His passing marks a significant loss for reggae music.
Rest in peace, Fantan Mojah. 🕊️ Condolences to his family, friends and fans.
Before becoming one of Hollywood’s most successful directors, Ryan Coogler couldn’t afford the $300 screenwriting software used by professionals.
His then-girlfriend, now wife, Zinzi Coogler, bought it for him, giving him the tools to pursue his dream. Years later, Coogler made history with Black Panther, which became the highest-grossing film ever directed by a Black filmmaker, earning more than US$1.3 billion worldwide.
At least 27 people have died and dozens more were injured after a devastating fire swept through the Na Ladprao beer hall in Bangkok, Thailand, just before midnight on Sunday.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze, with early reports pointing to a possible electrical fault and concerns over whether emergency exits were blocked or difficult to access.
Acclaimed actor Sam Neill, best known for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died at the age of 78.
Neill revealed in 2023 that he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. According to a statement shared by his family, he died suddenly and unexpectedly in Sydney on Monday.
They said he had remained cancer-free at the time of his death, though no cause of death was disclosed.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says football’s governing body will examine the possibility of expanding the 2030 FIFA World Cup from 48 to 64 teams.
The tournament would already be historic as it will be staged across six countries and three continents, with Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay hosting the opening matches before the competition continues in Morocco, Portugal and Spain.
No decision has been made yet, but FIFA says the proposal will be discussed after the 2026 World Cup concludes.
South Africa international Jayden Adams has passed away at the age of 25, just weeks after representing his country at the 2026 World Cup.
Rest in peace. 🕊️🇿🇦
Colombia international Jáminton Campaz has revealed he received death threats following the country’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 26-year-old midfielder, who plays for Rosario Central in Argentina, said the threats prevented him from returning to his hometown of Tumaco or visiting family in Ibagué.
In an emotional Instagram statement, Campaz condemned the abuse, saying no passion for football should force anyone to live in fear.