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South African mother sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter 

South African mother sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter 

A South African woman found guilty of kidnapping and trafficking her six-year-old daughter has received a life sentence alongside her two accomplices.  The sentencing of Racquel “Kelly” Smith, her partner Jacquen Appollis, and their associate Steve van Rhyn follows over a year since the enigmatic disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who vanished outside her residence in […]
Deadly shooting in Kashmir: gunmen Kill over 20 tourists 

Deadly shooting in Kashmir: gunmen Kill over 20 tourists 

Authorities have reported that at least two dozen individuals lost their lives when gunmen targeted a group of domestic tourists at a well-known scenic location in Indian-administered Kashmir, according to information provided to the BBC.  A violent incident occurred in Pahalgam, a scenic town in the Himalayas, frequently called the “Switzerland of India.”Omar Abdullah, the […]
Crime caught in reflection: man jailed for rape

Crime caught in reflection: man jailed for rape

According to reports, a South Korean high court has maintained a 24-year-old man’s conviction for several sexual offences, including rape, after the assault was captured on surveillance tape and mirrored on a washing machine lid.  Until detectives saw the assault in the lid’s reflection, the victim’s CCTV footage did not seem to document the incident. […]
Istanbul mayor jailed before being chosen to run against Erdogan

Istanbul mayor jailed before being chosen to run against Erdogan

A formal arrest has been made of a rival to Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who now faces charges of corruption. Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, is poised to be chosen as the Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) candidate for the 2028 presidential election in a vote scheduled for Sunday. Imamoglu has refuted the allegations, […]
France police expel hundreds of squatter migrants from Paris theatre

France police expel hundreds of squatter migrants from Paris theatre

On Tuesday, French police carried out an eviction of over 400 migrants who had been occupying the Gaite Lyrique theatre in central Paris for a period exceeding three months. Law enforcement officials initiated their operation just before 6 a.m. (0500 GMT) at the theatre, where a large crowd of demonstrators had assembled to voice their […]

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Democracy

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Bangladeshi Nationalist Expatriate Unity's 101-member convening committee formed

Bangladeshi Nationalist Expatriate Unity’s 101-member convening committee formed

The Bangladeshi Nationalist Diaspora Alliance (BNDA) has sanctioned a 101-member convening committee, signifying the commencement of a new leadership under the auspices of its principal patron, Atiqur Rahman Rumon. On October 6, 2025, the chief patron of BNDA, Atiqur Rahman Rumon, formally sanctioned the newly established 101-member convening committee. A press statement released on Monday […]
The DUCSU election is over, and the results are still pending

The DUCSU election is over, and the results are still pending

The voting for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and hall union elections has been completed. Voting commenced at 8:00 AM today, Tuesday, at eight polling centers and concluded at 4:00 PM. The results are currently pending. Entry to the centres will be prohibited after 4:00 PM; however, individuals already in line within the […]
Japan PM resigns as opponents seek leadership: reports

Japan PM resigns as opponents seek leadership: reports

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced his resignation, according to local media reports on Sunday, as members of his ruling party aim to initiate a new leadership contest following poor results in the upper house elections. The move follows less than a year after the 68-year-old took leadership of the long-dominant Liberal Democratic Party […]
Beijing tightens its grip before Xi's major global debut

Beijing tightens its grip before Xi’s major global debut

In the heart of Beijing, preparations are underway for a significant exhibition of power and military strength, meticulously orchestrated by President Xi Jinping. Eight large Chinese flags wave proudly alongside the portrait of Mao Zedong, the architect of Communist China, prominently displayed atop the Gate of Heavenly Peace. This iconic structure overlooks Tiananmen Square, recognised […]
Trump and vote-rigging claims prompt Modi to push back

Trump and vote-rigging claims prompt Modi to push back

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently facing one of the most challenging periods of his 11-year tenure. A contentious ceasefire with Pakistan, renewed scrutiny regarding his age, and a diplomatic chill with the United States, despite a much-publicised rapport with President Donald Trump, have come together to challenge his leadership as never before. As […]

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Sports

Rodrygo and Vinicius are back in Ancelotti’s Brazil team

Coach Carlo Ancelotti recalled Real Madrid players Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo to the Brazil team for the forthcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan on Wednesday. Vinicius was rested for Brazil’s most recent 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia in September, while Rodrygo was absent due to limited playing time this season with Madrid. “Rodrygo […]
Rodrygo and Vinicius are back in Ancelotti's Brazil team
Another semifinal masquerading as a Super 4 matchup

Another semifinal masquerading as a Super 4 matchup

The Asia Cup frequently presents matches that resemble knockout rounds far in advance of the final, and the current 17th edition is no exception. Bangladesh and Pakistan face off tonight in Dubai, with significant stakes at play—essentially a semifinal disguised as a Super Four match. The scenario seven years prior was very analogous, although in […]
Is Potter feeling pressured after two games and eight goals given up?

Is Potter feeling pressured after two games and eight goals given up?

West Ham remains a club that approaches managerial situations with a level head, avoiding any rush to judgment. We often rally behind our team, showing unwavering support and commitment as we navigate the challenges together. In the aftermath of a disappointing 3-0 defeat to newly promoted Sunderland in their Premier League opener, Hammers vice-chair Karren […]

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Editorial

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Ecuador’s cockfight tragedy: 12 gunned down in cold blood

Ecuador’s cockfight tragedy: 12 gunned down in cold blood

Authorities in Ecuador have confirmed the arrest of four individuals linked to a deadly attack by gunmen at a cockfighting venue, resulting in the deaths of 12 people.  During police raids in the north-western Manabí province on Friday, authorities confiscated weapons along with replica police and army uniforms. This operation took place just one day […]
£4.8 million gold toilet stolen in 5 minutes

£4.8 million gold toilet stolen in 5 minutes

A court has revealed that thieves executed an audacious raid at Blenheim Palace, making off with a solid gold toilet valued at £4.8 million in a mere five minutes. In September 2019, a fully functioning toilet was installed at a stately home in Oxfordshire as part of an art exhibition. Michael Jones, 39, a resident […]
Trump promises to end 'very costly' daylight savings time

Trump promises to end ‘very costly’ daylight savings time

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his intention to abolish daylight saving time (DST), claiming it is “inconvenient” and “very costly” for the American populace. In a recent statement on his platform, Truth Social, Trump expressed that Daylight Saving Time has “a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t” continue, asserting that his Republican party aims to […]
Sea turtle stew causes three deaths and many more illnesses

Sea turtle stew causes three deaths and many more illnesses

In a tragic incident in the Philippines, three individuals have lost their lives, and at least 32 others have been hospitalized following the consumption of an endangered sea turtle prepared in a stew. Officials reported that dozens of Indigenous Teduray people had experienced symptoms, including diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal spasms, after consuming a dish last […]

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SPACEX 'blocked' 2,500 Starlink kits at Myanmar fraud centres
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SPACEX ‘blocked’ 2,500 Starlink kits at Myanmar fraud centres

SpaceX has terminated service to over 2,500 Starlink devices at fraudulent centres in Myanmar, according to a company vice-president on Wednesday, following an AFP report indicating a surge in the use of satellite internet terminals within the criminal sector. Simultaneously, an AFP correspondent observed hundreds of individuals escaping from one

Apple enhances Vision Pro with M5 chip
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Apple enhances Vision Pro with M5 chip

Apple has launched a revised iteration of its Vision Pro headset, now equipped with a new M5 CPU. The business asserts that the processor delivers superior performance for AI applications and boosts display rendering relative to the prior model. The latest model incorporates visionOS 26, which introduces features like spatial

Bangladeshi Nationalist Expatriate Unity's 101-member convening committee formed
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Bangladeshi Nationalist Expatriate Unity’s 101-member convening committee formed

The Bangladeshi Nationalist Diaspora Alliance (BNDA) has sanctioned a 101-member convening committee, signifying the commencement of a new leadership under the auspices of its principal patron, Atiqur Rahman Rumon. On October 6, 2025, the chief patron of BNDA, Atiqur Rahman Rumon, formally sanctioned the newly established 101-member convening committee. A

If you don't opt out, LinkedIn's AI will be trained using your data
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If you don’t opt out, LinkedIn’s AI will be trained using your data

LinkedIn has recently declared that it will soon share user data with Microsoft and its affiliates to assist in training artificial intelligence (AI) systems, a decision justified by the firm as being in its “legitimate interest”. The change stipulates that members are automatically enrolled unless they actively opt out before

Rodrygo and Vinicius are back in Ancelotti's Brazil team
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Rodrygo and Vinicius are back in Ancelotti’s Brazil team

Coach Carlo Ancelotti recalled Real Madrid players Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo to the Brazil team for the forthcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan on Wednesday. Vinicius was rested for Brazil’s most recent 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia in September, while Rodrygo was absent due to limited playing time

Report: OpenAI's new video tool uses copyrighted content by default
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Report: OpenAI’s new video tool uses copyrighted content by default

OpenAI’s latest AI video generator, Sora 2, would automatically utilise copyrighted content from television and film studios unless rights holders expressly want to opt out, according to reports from Reuters and The Wall Street Journal. The regulation indicates that footage from films and shows may be included in AI-generated movies

Google Photos will now more closely resemble Microsoft Photos
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Google Photos will now more closely resemble Microsoft Photos

Microsoft is deploying a new update to its Photos application on Windows 11, which introduces AI-driven auto-categorisation, a feature traditionally associated with Google Photos, the photo storage application. A new Windows Insider Blog indicates that the upgrade, accessible on Copilot+ PCs across all Insider channels, uses AI to categorise photos

Another semifinal masquerading as a Super 4 matchup
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Another semifinal masquerading as a Super 4 matchup

The Asia Cup frequently presents matches that resemble knockout rounds far in advance of the final, and the current 17th edition is no exception. Bangladesh and Pakistan face off tonight in Dubai, with significant stakes at play—essentially a semifinal disguised as a Super Four match. The scenario seven years prior

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