Cleveland County name squad for defence of trophy
Reigning champions Cleveland County Cricket Club have named their eleven to defend the Eastern County Cup against fierce rivals Bailey’s Bay this Saturday.
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US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists
The effective date is 60 days from publication in the federal register, subject to congressional review
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France’s Macron pledges to replant Fontainebleau forest after devastating fire
The fire is now contained but Macron warned it would take several weeks for it to be completely extinguished International News via Reuters: French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to replant the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris on Thursday after wildfires scorched at least 10% of the 20,000-hectare domain and forced 1,000 residents to flee. […]
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Uber in $15 billion deal for Delivery Hero to create global takeout giant
The acquisition advances the U.S. ride-hailing firm’s efforts to build a global food-delivery business that can better compete with Just Eat, owned by Dutch gro
Twenty-nine countries sign agreement to establish global AI cooperation body
Representatives from the 29 countries, including Russia, Belarus, Serbia, Cuba, Brazil and Venezuela, as well as 10 African and 12 Asian countries, signed the a
KBB launches new push to clear up abandoned boats
KBB Encourages the Public to Address Abandoned Vessels as it begins a new Island-Wide Survey
Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB), in partnership with the Department
Islanders pay tribute to iconic athlete
“Thank you for all you’ve done for Bermuda.”That was a common refrain when islanders were asked to respond to the news that Olympic gold medallist Flora Duffy h
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Special services during the Cup Match season
As Cup Match approaches, Bermudians and visitors looking to get out on the water have some new options thi
Top EU court backs antitrust regulators’ powers to seize employee emails
The case underscores a fight between an increasing number of companies that complain about regulatory overreach during EU antitrust investigations and enforcers
US fires first shots in new tariffs offensive with 25% tax on most Brazil imports
The new tariffs, announced late on Wednesday, could eventually ensnare countries from India and China to the EU, Japan and South Korea
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European earnings growth seen strongest in 3 years as energy profits surge
Companies in Europe’s benchmark index STOXX 600 are forecast to report earnings growth of 16.7% in the second quarter, according to LSEG IBES data
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EU prosecutors indict four acting lawmakers over farm aid fraud
Last year, European prosecutors charged dozens of Greek stockbreeders with faking ownership of grazing land to claim millions of euros in EU subsidies with the
Google loses court fight against $854,250 Italian fine over gambling advertising
Google had challenged the fine handed out by an Italian administrative court in 2022, prompting that court to seek guidance from the Luxembourg-based Court of J
Oil eases as traders weigh US-Iran conflict risks
Brent crude futures were down 27 cents, or 0.32%, to $84.68 a barrel at 1011 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were down 11 cents, or 0.14%, to $7
Britain nationalises British Steel to protect domestic steelmaking
The move is the latest in a series of measures Britain has taken to support its steel industry, including a new set of tariffs and quotas to protect the sector
Sterling hovers around two-month high as fiscal concerns ease
Britain’s economy eked out minimal growth in May as the services industry expanded but other sectors shrank, suggesting fragile confidence among businesses
Two teenage boys shot in Pembroke
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Shortly before 10:25 pm on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Police received a report from staff at the Emergency Department of the King Edwar
CARICOM reparations body calls for decolonisation
Government has sought not to associate independence with its CARICOM plans, but this week a CARICOM body calling for reparations has coupled it with a call deco
BP proposes to close venturing arm, sell stakes in portfolio
CEO Meg O’Neill, who started in the top job in April, said earlier this month that BP needs to prioritise financial discipline by simplifying its portfolio, cut
French parliament votes on landmark assisted dying bill
The proposed legislation would, under strict conditions, allow a person who requests it to receive a lethal substance
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UK’s incoming prime minister Burnham to name Mahmood as finance minister, FT reports
Mahmood has little economic policy experience and has taken a tough line on immigration, but she is further to the right in the governing Labour Party than Mili
Atlanta police prepare for Argentina-England World Cup semi-final
The Atlanta Police Department has said it will have enhanced security in place, proactive measures that were the result of continual security assessment
Apple chasing AI chip company deals, The Information reports
Apple is looking to buy chip companies to bolster its efforts to make server processors for running AI
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Sheinbaum rejects DEA comments of “deadly connection” between her government and cartels
Sheinbaum said the DEA should focus its efforts on combating drug trafficking, distribution, and money laundering within the United States, which she described
Incoming UK budget office head sees higher interest rates and weaker growth than consensus
Britain’s exposure to the jump in energy prices caused by the Iran war could cause high inflation to become embedded in the economy for several years, Haskel to
Portugal says strategy, not just price, will decide TAP stake buyer
Portugal relaunched TAP’s long-delayed privatisation in July, aiming to sell a 44.9% stake to a strategic airline partner to strengthen its global reach and com
Trott injury ‘not serious’ says Cardiff boss Barry-Murphy
Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy has downplayed concerns over goalkeeper Nathan Trott after the Bermudian sat out the club’s opening pre-season fixtures.
Bermudian duo shine on opening day of Battle of Boca
Tariq Simons and Trey Mallory made a flawless start to their Battle of Boca wildcard campaigns in Florida to keep their hopes of a spot in Paraguay alive.
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Olympic Gold medallist Dame Flora Duffy announces retirement from triathlon
Olympic Gold Medallist and Bermudian icon Dame Flora Duffy has officially announced her retirement from triathlon.
She leaves the sport after thirty years ma
Unannounced sobriety checkpoints proposed under new legislation
MP Jarion Richardson, Shadow Minister for National Security, has tabled the Road Traffic and Motor Car Amendment Bill 2026.
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Nine EU nations urge funding cut for sports bodies including IOC over readmitting Russians
Addressed to European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef, the proposal targets major bodies including the IOC,
Google urges EU top court to back ruling scrapping $1.7 billion antitrust fine
The dispute reached the Court of Justice of the European Union after regulators appealed a 2024 General Court ruling that annulled the fine imposed on Google in
US launches new round of strikes against Iran as escalation threatens shipping
The strikes mark the latest escalation of attacks and counterattacks launched by the two sides as they vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz, which carried ab
Thames Water’s fate hangs on Burnham as cash runs out
Burnham, who will become Britain’s new Prime Minister within days, has previously argued that public ownership is the best option for Thames Water
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EU seals deal for drone production with Ukraine
Von der Leyen said the EU could offer advantages to Ukraine such as “huge technological and industrial capacity” and “safe and secure production sites”
UK’s Reform calls for ‘full security’ for lawmakers after politician’s murder
At a news conference, Zia Yusuf, Reform’s home affairs policy chief, accused other politicians and the media of fuelling hostility against the party, which, he
UK’s FTSE 100 slips on Middle East tensions, miners drag
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.1% to 10,515.73 points by 1013 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.09%
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Sterling steadies near one-year high against euro
Other factors supporting the currency include an easing of domestic political uncertainty, resilient growth and record inbound takeover activity for British com
Digicel disruption ‘unrelated’ to network modernisation
Updating the public on the recent network problems, a Digicel media release states that teams are working ‘around the clock’ to restore voice services for affec
Saba Capital becomes top shareholder at UK’s Workspace amid reforms push
A filing on Tuesday showed that Saba has raised its stake in Workspace to 29.1% from 28.2%
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Outgoing UK PM Starmer given France’s top honour by President Macron
Starmer, who is due to step down on July 20 having lost the confidence of his Labour Party, has worked closely with Macron during the war in Ukraine
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Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome to implement framework deal
A U.S. State Department official said in a brief statement that the Rome talks were positive and would continue on Wednesday, adding that both sides were eager
Young gold medallists welcomed home
Please see the attached photos from today’s airport arrival of Bermuda’s Under-20 Women’s Beach Volleyball Team, who returned home after capturing the gol
Warren Buffett cuts off donations to Gates Foundation following Epstein revelations
Gates, 70, has seen his reputation tarnished following the U.S. Department of Justice’s release of files about Epstein in February
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Police officer who saved stabbing victim honoured
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is commending the heroic actions of Police Constable Julian Brassington, whose rapid response and life-saving first aid were in
How to stay safe around a snake…
…A U.S. expert talks about staying safe around rattlesnakes, and addressed the possibility of Bermuda’s elusive visitor being female
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Health alert issued for products used by sexually active men
The Ministry of Health is advising the public not to use the following products, which are known to have been sold in Bermuda. These items are marketed to men e
UK police say former minister Widdecombe’s murder was a targeted attack
Local police arrested a white British man late on Saturday on suspicion of her murder
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Blaze near Paris burns on as Europe heats up
As France battled flames, the third bout of extreme heat this season that is also affecting Britain and Spain continued its progression into Italy
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Mixed fortunes for Bermuda on drama-filled day in Tortola
Bermuda’s rising squash prospects endured a day of intense drama and mixed results on the glass courts of the Tortola Sports Club at the 2026 Nagico and Inter