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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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Former Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina executed for deadly protest crackdown

Former Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina executed for deadly protest crackdown

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has condemned former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to capital punishment for crimes against humanity perpetrated during the July popular revolt. Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, the former Inspector General of Police, who subsequently became a state witness, has been sentenced to five years in prison. […]
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 […]

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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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HP will lay off hundreds due to AI adoption
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HP will lay off hundreds due to AI adoption

On Tuesday, HP, a manufacturer of computers and printers, announced an extensive restructuring plan that will reduce its global workforce by approximately 10 per cent as the company shifts its focus to artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency. The IT giant’s latest earnings report indicates an anticipated reduction of its global

WhatsApp security issue exposes 3.5 billion accounts
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WhatsApp security issue exposes 3.5 billion accounts

Austrian researchers allege that a vulnerability in WhatsApp enabled them to gather data from over 3.5 billion accounts, which they characterise as the most significant data breach in history, according to Wire. The problem stems from a persistent feature that allows users to locate other individuals on WhatsApp by entering

AirDrop lets Pixel 10 users share files with iPhone
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AirDrop lets Pixel 10 users share files with iPhone

Google has launched cross-platform wireless file sharing across Android and Apple devices, starting with its new Pixel 10 smartphones. The update launched on November 20 enables Pixel 10 users to transmit and receive files using Apple’s AirDrop by integrating Google’s Quick Share system with Apple devices. This marks the first

Google releases Gemini 3, its latest AI model
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Google releases Gemini 3, its latest AI model

Google has unveiled Gemini 3, its latest and most sophisticated artificial intelligence model, and is now beginning an extensive deployment across its product ecosystem. The model is currently accessible to public users in the Gemini app and to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers utilising AI Mode in Search. Developers

Former Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina executed for deadly protest crackdown
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Former Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina executed for deadly protest crackdown

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has condemned former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to capital punishment for crimes against humanity perpetrated during the July popular revolt. Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, the former Inspector General of Police, who subsequently became a state witness, has been sentenced

Apple scraps 2026 iPhone Air rumors: report
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Apple scraps 2026 iPhone Air rumors: report

Apple has reportedly terminated plans to launch a new iteration of its iPhone Air in the autumn of 2026, as reported by The Information, which attributed this decision to the lacklustre sales of the existing model. The business initially introduced the iPhone Air in 2025, promoting it as a more

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