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Jamaica's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has addressed the general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The speech forms part of the annual gathering where member states outline their positions on global issues including security, climate and development priorities.

A study published in JAMA finds that pilots and flight attendants show the highest radiation-related cancer mortality, consistent with their occupational exposure to cosmic ionizing radiation at cruising altitudes. The finding is drawing attention to health risks in aviation work and questions about monitoring and protection for cabin crews.

Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of Premier League financial charges and intend to appeal the ruling, according to a Jamaica Observer report. The alleged verdict would mark a major moment in the long-running case between the club and the league, and reaction is focused on what sanctions could follow and how the appeal might unfold.

Jamaica's government says revenue from the Environmental Protection Levy will be directed toward financing the island's climate resilience efforts. The announcement, carried by the Jamaica Information Service, links the existing levy to adaptation funding at a time when the country faces mounting costs from hurricanes, coastal erosion and other climate-related risks.