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How Facebook and Instagram will change after Meta's $18B settlement - and where the money is going

The suit alleges that Meta designed its platforms to be addicting to young people.

ZDNet 27 Aug 2026 5:30 pm

The 5 best Linux alternatives to Windows in 2026 (that aren't Mint)

Looking to leave Windows? I've used Linux for years and there's never better a better time to make the leap.

ZDNet 27 Aug 2026 5:15 pm

Now, there is no reason for me to go home: Dipu Moni seeks to withdraw bail plea

Former minister cites husband

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 3:11 pm

BGB says it foiled BSF push-in attempt at Chapainawabganj border

Six men remain at zero line near Ramdaspur as BGB seeks flag meeting with BSF

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 3:09 pm

Nepal police say 270 bodies found after Himalayan flood

A total of 270 bodies have been found by authorities in Nepal after a torrential flood swept through the Himalayan border areas of the country and China's Tibet

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 3:01 pm

Expired government medicines seized during attempted dumping: police

Driver says medicines were taken from Ghatail Upazila Health Complex; storekeeper already suspended

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 2:57 pm

Bangladesh offers support to flood-hit Nepal

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman spoke to Nepalese counterpart, conveys PM's condolences to Nepalese PM

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 2:36 pm

Transport workers besiege Dinajpur police station, blockade roads over leader

Workers say Sheikh Badsha was arrested to prevent him from contesting union election; police say he is accused in case filed over the anti-discrimination movement

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 2:26 pm

Salman Shah murder case: Film actor Don placed on five-day remand

He was arrested at Dhaka airport earlier this month while preparing to leave for Saudi Arabia

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 2:25 pm

How the Nepal flood unfolded over 10 hours

The surge then moved downstream through the Bhotekoshi into the Trishuli river and gradually spread to downstream areas.

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 2:06 pm

Small plane crashes in water next to remote Alaska coastal town, killing all 4 on board

Troopers were able to get the bodies of the four adults out of the plane. They're being sent to the medical examiner's office and their names will not be released until next of kin are notified, according to the Department of Public Safety

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 1:14 pm

40 Bangladeshis return from Europe over lack of legal documents

Twenty-four returned from Cyprus, 15 from Greece and one from Bulgaria after being found undocumented

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 1:13 pm

Iran unable to import petrol amid US blockade: official

Petrol production is insufficient, and because of the US naval blockade, we cannot import it, the official IRNA news agency quoted Vice President Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah as saying on Wednesday.

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 12:53 pm

National Poet Kazi Nazrul's 50th death anniversary being observed

The 50th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam is being observed across the country today with various programmes paying rich tribute to the poet and his enduring contributions to Bangla literature and culture

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 12:08 pm

Third session of 13th JS to begin today

Bills on NHRC, enforced disappearances, property transfer likely to be tabled

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 12:04 pm

RU forms probe committee after inter-department clashes leave four injured

Dispute over seating arrangements at a university event escalates into violence and vandalism.

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 12:03 pm

Guendouzi sparks ugly scenes as Fenerbahce seal Champions League return

Matteo Guendouzi was at the centre of chaotic scenes after Fenerbahce secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Lyon to qualify for the Champions League league phase for the first time since the 2008-09 season.

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 11:57 am

Nepal-Tibet floods: The devastation in pictures

Flash floods and landslides have left homes, roads and bridges submerged or destroyed along the Nepal-Tibet border.

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 11:27 am

Trump says he believes Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei still alive

Officially, Mr. Khamenei continues to lead his country under U.S. and Israeli attack. However, his public absence and the rise to power of veteran Revolutionary Guards figures has fuelled speculation that he is either dead or not fully in command

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 11:16 am

Nearly 1,500 missing after Nepal-Tibet flood kills more than 165

US Geological Survey said an earthquake with magnitude initially reported as 4.4 was in fact seismic energy generated by the collapse of glacial rock and ice, followed by debris flow.

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 10:55 am

List of nationalities of missing tourists in Nepal-Tibet flood

Here is a list of the nationalities of tourists who have been determined to be missing

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 10:43 am

Fire at Gazipur jhut warehouse under control

Firefighting continues as the fire has not been fully extinguished

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 10:38 am

Nazrul was a source of strength in every major movement: Rizvi

He pays tribute to the national poet marking his 50th death anniversary

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 9:54 am

3 dead, 558 missing in Tibet mudslide: Chinese authorities

The disaster has esulted in three deaths and 558 people still missing, it added, doubling the missing person count from the 265 reported late Wednesday.

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 9:09 am

'Saved by a mango tree': How a Nepali labourer survived deadly flash flood

I started running. Then a wall of water came thundering down as if

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 8:40 am

CIA director warned Russia not to attack NATO members: U.S. media

The Wall Street Journal and CBS News reported that CIA Director John Ratcliffe aimed to dissuade Russia from attacking NATO members amid US intelligence assessments that Moscow could seek to test the alliance

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 8:13 am

Glacial collapse caused seismic activity, 'catastrophic' Nepal floods: USGS

A glacial collapse caused seismic activity and catastrophic downstream impacts in Nepal and Tibet, the US Geological Survey said Thursday

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 7:42 am

Nepal flash floods LIVE: Nearly 160 killed, over 750 missing; rescuers search for survivors

For assistance and information related to Indian nationals who have been affected by the flash floods in Nepal today, the following emergency numbers may be contacted: +977 985 131 6807, +977 970 910 7500, said a post by the Indian Embassy in Nepal

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 7:11 am

Hundreds missing after flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, 157 bodies recovered

A huge wall of mud and rock collapsed into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China's Tibet on Wednesday

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 7:00 am

'Incredible' Mbappe hits hattrick as Mourinho's Madrid thrash Sociedad

It was Jose Mourinho's first home match back at the Santiago Bernabeu as the club's coach.

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 6:39 am

Apple sets its iPhone 18 event for September: A new foldable and CEO could steal the show

Is a foldable iPhone finally in our future? We'll be on the ground on Sept. 9 to find out.

ZDNet 27 Aug 2026 12:48 am

Ex-champ Wawrinka handed US Open wildcard after fan outcry

The 2016 champion was left off the initial list of wildcard entries in his farewell season, reigniting fierce debate over which players get the nod -- and which are left out -- in the wildcard process at the majors.

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 11:44 pm

UEFA set to lift FIFA boycott threat as Italy drops support for Infantino

A FIFA spokesperson said all qualified teams would participate in next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, the first major tournament that could have been affected by the standoff.

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 11:25 pm

Is Derby Hamza

Hamza was left out of the squad that travelled to Ipswich Town last night as the Foxes exited the Carabao Cup with a 3-1 defeat at Portman Road.

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 11:09 pm

AI dominates Five Eyes security talks in Australia

The group discussed how to use AI through all the different threat areas that we deal with... counter-terrorism, on countering drug smuggling, on dealing with scams and scam centres, on dealing with organised crime

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 11:06 pm

PM Tarique mourns Nepal flood deaths, offers Bangladesh

Conveys condolences to Nepalese PM Balendra Shah and the families of those killed in devastating floods

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 10:18 pm

Bangladesh ready to help Nepal with relief, rescue efforts after deadly floods, mudslides: Foreign ministry

Dhaka expresses condolences to Kathmandu over loss of lives

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 10:08 pm

Iranian President says new U.S. sanctions will achieve nothing

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent laid out plans for the economic asphyxiation of Iran, warning of dire consequences for countries that do not join the campaign

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 10:08 pm

Netrokona schoolgirl pregnant after alleged repeated rape, family says; case filed against local BNP leader

Police arrest one accused while main accused Bakul Mia remains absconding

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 9:44 pm

Tongue says Root

The first Test victory by an innings and 103 runs marked the start of Joe Root's second stint as Test captain but he was seething when addressing the media on Tuesday following another embarrassing disciplinary breach.

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 9:30 pm

Google Pixel 11 Review: Why the base model is still my favorite, even this year

In a year of iterative upgrades, Google is introducing smart features that make the base Pixel still the one to buy for most people.

ZDNet 26 Aug 2026 9:25 pm

16-year-old arrested over alleged attempted rape of 6-year-old in Savar

Court sends the boy to a juvenile correctional centre after police produce him following his arrest

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

NABEP Appoints Sara Chouraqui as General Counsel

Antara News 26 Aug 2026 8:38 pm

July was the worst month for ransomware victim claims in 2026 - or was it?

We shouldn't ignore agentic AI ransomware threats, but the claims of a new ransomware group might be skewing the numbers.

ZDNet 26 Aug 2026 8:30 pm