Jamaica
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies at age 81
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Jimmy Cliff, the pioneering Jamaican reggae singer and star of the film The Harder They Come, has died at the age of 81 following a seizure and pneumonia. His family announced the news on Instagram, thanking fans for their lifelong support. Tributes have poured in from fellow artists, including the Bob Marley family, Sean Paul, and Yusuf/Cat Stevens, celebrating his role in globalizing reggae.
Following their semifinal advances, Demokratiska Republiken Kongo faces Jamaica tonight in Mexico for one of two remaining 2026 World Cup spots, while Iraq takes on Bolivia early Wednesday. The winners will join 46 other teams at the tournament. All four nations have prior World Cup experience but limited success.
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Jamaica's Reggae Boyz secured their place in the intercontinental playoff final with a 1-0 win over New Caledonia, setting up a clash with DR Congo. Bolivia advanced past Surinam on penalties to face Iraq, determining the final two spots for the 2026 World Cup.
Hurricane Melissa has escalated into a Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds, poised to hit Jamaica on Monday night. The storm has already claimed four lives in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Climate change is amplifying its dangers through warmer oceans and increased moisture.
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The slow-moving Hurricane Melissa is rapidly intensifying toward Jamaica and then eastern Cuba, with winds of 140 mph. Jamaican authorities have ordered evacuations, while Cuba grapples with prior crises of power outages and shortages. Catastrophic flooding and landslides are expected in the region.