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Mbappe at 100: A look back at his greatest Champions League moments

Mbappe celebrated his 100th Champions League appearance with a goal as Real Madrid produced a stunning late comeback to defeat J Roma 4

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 10:10 am

Unsafe building, staff shortage cripple health complex in Bagerhat

Surgeries suspended since 2021, X-ray machine remains unused amid infrastructure gaps

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 9:47 am

2 ships sink near Hormuz after being hit by projectiles amid surge in attacks

Three ships have been sunk since US-Iran war began, data shows

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 9:34 am

Notun Kuri Sports returns with 10-fold rise in entries

Set to begin on November 5, the second instalment sports carnival is expected to conclude in late April or early May next year.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 9:14 am

Sally Rooney's books no longer sold in UK over support for banned pro-Palestinian group

Rooney previously said in a witness statement submitted to London's High Court, in support of a legal challenge over the ban on Palestine Action, that her plans could lead to her books being withdrawn from sale in Britain.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 9:09 am

Messi assists to help Miami beat NYCFC, book playoffs

Messi -- who had scored twice on Saturday after returning to his club side from last week's emotional Argentina send-off -- was again a dangerous presence, playing a hand in both first-half goals.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 9:05 am

Death toll from Tropical Storm Rachel rises to 8 in Mexico

The government said that the Mexican army and navy are continuing search and rescue operations while two other people remain missing

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 8:11 am

BBC accuses Trump of dodging deposition in $10-billion defamation suit

Mr. Trump's lawyers had previously agreed for the President to sit for a deposition on October 16, but said late last month it was no longer possible and proposed rescheduling to January

The Hindu 15 Oct 2026 3:35 am

Real Madrid comeback stuns Roma as Mourinho enjoys happy reunion

But Real scored three goals in the final six minutes, all stemming from corners, to turn the game on its head as Carlos Espi, Endrick and ex-Roma defender Antonio Rudiger struck at a stunned Stadio Olimpico.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 2:59 am

PSG outgun embattled Man City in six-goal Champions League thriller

City shrugged off the uncertainty over their future to win 3-0 at Liverpool on Sunday and remain top of the Premier League, but PSG showed why they are the favourites to win this competition for a third consecutive season.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 2:52 am

Australia whitewash pushes Bangladesh down to ninth

Bangladesh suffered another setback following their eight-wicket defeat to Australia in the third and final WODI in Brisbane on Wednesday, slipping two places to ninth in the latest ICC Women

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 1:40 am

Barcola scores hattrick as Liverpool hit LASK for six

Barcola had come under fire for some lacklustre performances since his blockbuster

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 12:44 am

Hope ton helps West Indies level T20 series at 2-2 in India

Keemo Paul then led the bowling charge with figures of 5-41 to bowl out India for 223 as West Indies bounced back to level the five-match series at 2-2, setting up a decider on Sunday in Bengaluru.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 12:15 am

RU journo bodies boycott university JCD unit

Say boycott will continue until perpetrators are punished and RU JCD president issues unconditional apology

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 11:53 pm

Lessons only matter if Bangladesh learn

Bangladesh

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 10:30 pm

Iran reports cargo ship sinks after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz

It was the first time Iran has reported a ship sinking after hitting a mine during the war

The Hindu 14 Oct 2026 10:11 pm

UN says wants Lebanon stability as end of peacekeepers mandate looms

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix met officials as well as representatives of countries contributing to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)

The Hindu 14 Oct 2026 10:02 pm

Jagannath University bans animal slaughter on campus

University says the move is aimed at maintaining discipline, preventing disorder and ensuring hygiene

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 9:49 pm

Crimes against humanity cases: 352 out of 558 accused still at large, says ICT prosecutor

203 remain in bar, says Gazi Monawar Hossain Tamim

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 9:30 pm

Israeli PM Netanyahu says he is not seeking to attack Iran again before Israel election

It is not convenient for us, its no good, he said in an interview on Israels Army Radio

The Hindu 14 Oct 2026 9:15 pm

Jamalpur man detained for skinning myna, eating raw meat over a Tk 500 bet

Police take action as viral video sparks outrage

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 6:16 pm

20 Bangladeshis trafficked to Russia killed in invasion of Ukraine: SRB

Victims were promised construction jobs but handed over to Russian military, battalion says

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 6:06 pm

U.S.-Russia deal on diesel is 'very risky choice,' says Italy PM Giorgia Meloni

The United States and Russia agreed last week that Moscow would initially supply more than 3,00,000 metric tonnes of diesel to U.S. and global markets

The Hindu 14 Oct 2026 5:13 pm

Arson suspected after fire at Grameen Bank branch in Netrokona

Bank official says miscreants may have used petrol

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 5:02 pm

Govt takes control of Turkey's most-watched news channel

Police raided Turkey's most-watched news channel, Halk TV, early today

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 4:57 pm

Biman may increase Dhaka-Rome flights after fleet expansion: Aviation minister

Expansion would consider travel demand from Bangladeshis living in Europe, he says

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 4:50 pm

Barcelona 10 out of 10: The next record in sight

With goals flowing and victories piling up, Flick

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 4:48 pm

Houthis say targeted Saudi oil giant Aramco, vow more attacks

Powerful explosions meanwhile rattled the Saudi capital

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 4:38 pm

7 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours

Combined toll from confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths reaches 1,177

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 4:28 pm

5 more die of dengue, 1,920 hospitalised in a day

Death toll rises to 321

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 4:24 pm

2 Sajek groups announce indefinite blockade from Thursday

Organisations say administration failed to remove alleged armed JSS members within 48-hour deadline

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 4:22 pm

'See something, say something': CAAB launches security week

Three-day nationwide programme aims to raise awareness and strengthen airport security ahead of ICAO audit

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 4:17 pm

CUET VC denies resignation claim; says he signed no undertaking under pressure

Protesting students dispute his account

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 4:09 pm

Tigresses bow out of Australia tour on a low

Bangladesh were bowled out for 172 in 49.5 overs after being asked to bat, with Schutt taking 4-16 from 10 overs, including five maidens. Australia raced to 175 for two in just 22.4 overs, completing the chase with 164 balls to spare and sweeping the series 3-0.

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 3:54 pm

Its wrong in every way: Rooney slams Ronaldo over Portugal camp controversy

Speaking on Stick to United, Rooney questioned the timing and manner of Ronaldo

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 3:52 pm

EC imposes vehicle restrictions ahead of Thakurgaon-1 by-poll

Motorcycle movement will be banned for 72 hours, while restrictions on other vehicles will remain in place for 24 hours

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 3:48 pm

Saudi flight disruptions affect 89 Dhaka flights, 14,655 passengers

Direct and transit services remain affected as airlines revise schedules amid security concerns

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 3:29 pm

Three schoolgirls 'missing' for three days in Bandarban

Families file police complaint as search continues for the students who left home in Lama to collect registration cards

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 2:54 pm

17-year-old denied bail again over Baridhara road crash

The court had also rejected his bail petition on October 4

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 2:32 pm

ICT prosecution expects to wrap up evidence in key cases by December

Prosecutor says charges against several detained former ministers and advisers are nearly ready for submission

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 2:07 pm

Primary copper producers urge Govt to retain duty on imports

The demand comes against the backdrop of rising copper imports and concerns over underutilised domestic capacity.

The Hindu Businessline 14 Oct 2026 1:28 pm

Melanias Super Intelligence Switch Sparks Epstein-Related Mockery

Melania Trump is getting ROASTED online after rebranding her student technology competition as the Presidential Super Intelligence Challenge, ditching its previous Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge title in a move critics say echoes Donald Trumps latest obsession with the term Super Intelligence. In a video message released on October 13, the First Lady invited students and schools across America to develop solutions to real-world challenges, declaring the 2027 competition would empower our children to lead the world. But the name change has sparked online mockery, with critics seizing on the Trumps preferred terminology to unleash a fresh wave of jokes.

The Times of India 14 Oct 2026 1:25 pm

Death Threat Banner Against Sonpur College Principal Sparks Police Probe

Tensions gripped Siddhartha Degree College in Binka, Sonepur district, on Wednesday morning after a chilling banner threatening to kill the institutions principal was discovered hanging at the main entrance. The threatening banner specifically warned Principal Dhirendra Nayak to stay away from the upcoming student union elections, declaring that he would face death if he failed [] The post Death Threat Banner Against Sonpur College Principal Sparks Police Probe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 14 Oct 2026 1:23 pm

Foreign network, crypto payments under probe after Kerala man held for arson near Kochi synagogue

Anarson incident at the Synagogue in Kerala's Kochi has taken a potentially serious turn, with the police probinglinks to a foreignnetwork that may have been behind the attack. Police have recovered the accused's conversations with...

India TV 14 Oct 2026 1:21 pm

Researchers removed invasive Japanese stiltgrass from 8 Indiana forest sites; native plant diversity rose 24%, while herbicide-treated plots had 123% greater tree seedling density than controls

The spread of Japanese stiltgrass across eastern forests poses a significant threat to the diversity of native plants. Research indicates that this invasive grass suppresses the growth of native seedlings and wildflowers, particularly in shaded environments. Ecologists have observed a notable recovery in native plant diversity following stiltgrass removal efforts.

The Economic Times 14 Oct 2026 1:20 pm

Saudi Arabia: Explosions heard in Riyadh after danger alert

Riyadh: Residents in Saudi Arabias capital, Riyadh, reported hearing fresh explosions on Wednesday, October 14, the Associated Press (AP) reported, amid regional tensions involving Yemens Houthi rebels. This came after Saudi Civil Defence issued warnings for Riyadh City and Al-Kharj Governorate through the National Early Warning Platform, alerting residents to potential danger. Authorities urged people Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 Oct 2026 1:19 pm

Movie on one phone, maps on another: Hyderabad CP flags death trap

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar on Wednesday, October 14, called for stricter traffic safety after a video showing an auto-rickshaw driver using two mobile phones while driving surfaced on social media. In the video, two mobile phones can be seen mounted in front of the driver at eye level. While one phone displays Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 Oct 2026 1:19 pm

India-US ties 'very good'; don't see any problem: Goyal

Goyal said that the bilateral relationship goes beyond trade and encompasses defence, technology, critical minerals and people-to-people ties

The Hindu Businessline 14 Oct 2026 1:19 pm

Fourth edition of Puducherry Bird Atlas records 43,000 birds, 158 species

The exercise followed three previous rounds held in December 2025, March 2026, and June 2026

The Hindu 14 Oct 2026 1:19 pm

How many ghuspaithiye were detected, deleted, deported after SIR: Congress to Amit Shah

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh asks Union Home Minister Amit Shah three questions on infiltrators, after Shah criticised the Oppositions vote chori protests

The Hindu 14 Oct 2026 1:17 pm

Canara Bank stock jumps 5% post Q2 results

Canara Bank on Wednesday reported 8.4% YoY growth in Q2 net profit, and a notable improvement in gross and net non-performing assets.

Business Standard 14 Oct 2026 1:17 pm

Roar of Joy at Nandankanan: Zoo Welcomes New Lion Cub as Population Rises to 23

There is a fresh roar of celebration in Odishas wildlife circles. The famous Nandankanan Zoological Park has expanded its feline family once again, welcoming a brand-new lion cub on Tuesday evening. The newborn arrived in enclosure number 18, born to first-time mother lioness Shreya and father lion Harsh. However, because Shreya is a novice mother [] The post Roar of Joy at Nandankanan: Zoo Welcomes New Lion Cub as Population Rises to 23 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 14 Oct 2026 1:15 pm

Mutual funds' September 2026 portfolio moves: Top 5 stocks bought and sold across large-, mid- and small-cap segments

Mutual funds reshuffled their stock portfolios in September 2026, increasing exposure to select large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks while cutting holdings in others. Find out which stocks saw the biggest changes across market capitalization. 

Livemint 14 Oct 2026 1:15 pm

Why did academics and activists sleep in Telangana schools | Explainer

Budgetary support for education has declined to a single-digit percentage of the State outlay and has remained so over the past decade

The Hindu 14 Oct 2026 1:15 pm

Global Market | European companies better positioned to withstand energy price shock than in 2022: Analysts

European companies appear better equipped to withstand rising oil and gas prices than during the 2022 energy crisis, supported by changing stock market composition, AI-related spending, global operations and stronger risk management. However, a prolonged energy shock could still pressure earnings and consumer demand.

The Economic Times 14 Oct 2026 1:15 pm

UK diaspora protests in London over India's electoral roll revision

UK diaspora protests in London over India's electoral roll revision

India Today 14 Oct 2026 1:14 pm

September WPI Inflation rises to 11.39% as food, fuel and manufactured goods prices increase

In manufactured items, WPI inflation was at a series high of 9.76%, higher than 8.37% in August

The Hindu 14 Oct 2026 1:14 pm

India needs Rs 15 lakh crore to add 91 GW nuclear capacity by 2047: CEA chief

India needs to invest Rs 15 lakh crore to enhance its nuclear capacity to 91 GW by 2047. The Central Electricity Authority Chairman stated that nuclear energy is a stable electricity source. Currently, India has an installed capacity of 8.8 GW, which is projected to reach 22 GW by 2031. Increased private and foreign investment in the nuclear sector is also anticipated.

The Economic Times 14 Oct 2026 1:12 pm