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Maresca salutes 'unbelievable' Cherki

Enzo Maresca hailed Rayan Cherki's unbelievable performance in Manchester City's 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace on Friday.

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 9:15 am

U.S. diplomats and family members slowly begin to return to West Asian embassies

We remain committed to supporting our workforce and their families throughout this process and will provide updates through appropriate channels as decisions are made, said the U.S. State Department

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 9:04 am

Artemis II astronauts receive nation's highest space honour for their successful moonshot

The President called the newest recipients four intrepid space heroes

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 9:01 am

Marquinhos rescues last-gasp draw for PSG at Lille in Ligue 1

Captain Marquinhos headed in a dramatic last-gasp equaliser as Paris Saint-Germain scored twice in stoppage time to snatch a 2-2 draw at Lille in Ligue 1 on Friday.

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 8:52 am

Bayern steamroll Stuttgart in Bundesliga opener

Michael Olise and Luis Diaz were among five goalscorers as Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-1 home win over Stuttgart in Friday's Bundesliga opener.

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 8:30 am

Mother reunited with 8-year-old who climbed trees to survive Nepal floods

Zoyal Ghale and his brother had been at school when the disaster struck

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 8:18 am

War weighs on Iran's economy as US intensifies sanctions

Iranian president says foreign trade down 35% due to sanctions and blockade

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 8:11 am

Doubles for Cherki, Haaland as Man City cruise to 4-1 win over Palace

Manchester City's Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland both struck twice as their side strolled to a 4-1 win away to Crystal Palace on Friday night to notch their second successive Premier League win.

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 8:10 am

US judge throws out confessions of alleged 9/11 mastermind: report

This week, the trial date for Mohammed and three others accused plotters was set for June 5, 2028 at the US naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 8:10 am

Nepal needs help in technical areas, not search and rescue, Foreign Minister says

Earlier on Friday (August 28, 2026), Nepals Foreign Ministry had said that Kathmandu could manage the rescue efforts on its own for now and declined foreign involvement

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 8:08 am

Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves

Rubio says deal will boost investment in Venezuela, curb US gasoline prices

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 8:04 am

2,478 still missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods; 586 deaths confirmed so far

The figures are likely to change, which is not uncommon in the chaos after a major disaster.

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 7:49 am

Trump announces deal for huge US stake in Venezuelan oil reserves

The deal -- which Trump proclaimed as he biggest oil deal in world history -- will bring nearly $100 billion in private investment to Venezuela, US and Venezuelan officials said.

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 7:41 am

I just kept playing and playing

On his first overseas tour, the 30-year-old has emerged as a standout performer, taking 20 wickets in six matches, including a five-wicket haul against NT Strike on Friday that helped secure the Bangladeshi side

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 7:30 am

It runs in the family

Bangladesh paddlers Shamanta Hossain Tushi (L) and Sonom Sultana Soma (R) were locked in during Friday's intense training session at the Shaheed Taj Uddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium in Paltan.

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 1:24 am

8-year-old girl killed in Bogura; locals beat accused before police rescue

Amena Khatun died on the way to hospital after being attacked near her home in Nandigram, police say

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 12:58 am

Tigers return home after historic Australia tour

The Bangladesh Test side touched down in Dhaka on Friday, welcomed with flowers by members of the Bangladesh Cricket Board after a memorable tour of Australia.

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 12:55 am

This $14 retractable USB-C cable is my secret to surviving long car rides with my kids

Talix's USB-C cable is compact and powerful enough to charge a laptop, and it's nearly 40% off.

ZDNet 29 Aug 2026 12:26 am

A shared disaster, beyond borders and geopolitics

For Nepal, India and China, the devastating cross-border floods are a stark reminder of natures fury, and that cooperation must transcend the boundaries of geopolitics

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 11:56 pm

'I told him bye with small tears': Emery on Watkins departure

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery confirmed Ollie Watkins' impending departure and revealed the striker had apologised for making himself unavailable for the club's Premier League opener, saying he became emotional as he said goodbye to Villa's record scorer in the competition.

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 11:36 pm

stillOS offers one of the best Linux onboarding experiences I've ever seen

I've experienced first steps with countless Linux distributions over the years, but this one nails every step of the way for users of all types.

ZDNet 28 Aug 2026 11:30 pm

How I sorted 22,000 digital photos without getting overwhelmed: 4 easy tricks

Want to organize your photos but don't know where to start? Here are my methods for tackling a massive cloud library.

ZDNet 28 Aug 2026 10:38 pm

Russian drones batter Ukraines Kyiv region, hitting apartments and warehouses for a second day

Russian forces have resumed drone attacks on Ukraines Kyiv region that hit numerous buildings and storage depots

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 10:05 pm

OJK targets 98 pct financial inclusion by 2045

Antara News 28 Aug 2026 10:02 pm

'Our parents were crossing the border an hour before the flood hit'

Authorities say nearly 2,000 people are missing, including more than 100 Americans and Canadians, as families await word on loved ones after the Nepal flash floods.

BBC 28 Aug 2026 10:01 pm

Big opportunity, valuable exposure

Bowling leg-spin at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at the age of 17 felt like a dream come true for Mohammad Abdullah and his father, Anwar Shah, who had travelled from Kishoreganj to watch his son play today.

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 10:00 pm

1,890 sacks of fertiliser seized in Dinajpur over excess stock

Mobile court sentences one manager to three months in jail and orders the stock sold to farmers at official prices

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 9:51 pm

338 Bangladeshi recruiting agencies can send workers to Malaysia: Ministry

25 agencies selected directly, 312 to work as associates, while BOESL will also take part

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 9:46 pm

Namibia stun South Africa in T20 tri-series

Fast bowler Ruben Trumpelmann took 3-24, including the key wicket of Dewald Brevis, as hosts Namibia defeated a depleted South Africa by 18 runs in Windhoek on Friday in their opening Twenty20 clash in a Tri-Series also involving Zimbabwe.

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 9:40 pm

Fernandez's Chelsea future uncertain as Alonso seeks commitment

Xabi Alonso said he wants players that feel a desire to play for Chelsea after Enzo Fernandez was left out of Thursday's League Cup win over Luton.

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 9:34 pm

Man Utd new signing Baleba sidelined for three weeks

Michael Carrick said Carlos Baleba will be unable to make his Manchester United debut for around three weeks due to an ankle injury, but is excited by the Cameroonian's massive potential.

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 9:29 pm

Norway's new king to be known as Haakon VIII

The new king chose the personal motto 'Everything for Norway'

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 9:01 pm

This Linux and Windows app makes managing all your documents easier

If you're a student, writer, or professional juggling documents, this app can help keep you organized.

ZDNet 28 Aug 2026 8:24 pm

Man arrested over rape of six-year-old in Dhaka

Police say the child was assaulted in Shah Ali

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 8:12 pm

Rubel fifer fires Bangladesh HP into Top End T20 semifinals

Off-spinner Mohammad Rubel continued his sizzling form, claiming a five-wicket haul as Bangladesh High Performance (HP) secured a three-wicket victory over Northern Territory Strike in the Top End T20 Series at Darwin

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 8:10 pm

Supra, Civic and Miata seized as customs probes how they entered Bangladesh

Agency says legal action will follow if evidence of smuggling is found

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 7:33 pm

91% of professionals say their firm still falls short on AI - how to fix that

Research suggests a gap between AI ambition and on-the-ground reality, but the good news is that professionals can fill it by focusing on well-grounded explorations and solid production use cases.

ZDNet 28 Aug 2026 7:02 pm

'Find your own room': Japan says can't handle added Asian Games numbers

Japanese organisers have told late additions to next month's Asian Games to find their own accommodation, saying they don't have the money or space to deal with ballooning participant numbers.

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 7:02 pm

5 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 960

DGHS reports 1,100 new suspected measles and 70 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 6:54 pm

Putin congratulates President Mirza Fakhrul, wishes him success

Russian leader sends best wishes as Bangladesh

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 6:51 pm

In the Himalayas, one disaster can prepare the ground for another, scientist says

Daniel Parsons says the Nepal-China flood shows how altered slopes, rivers and sediment can reshape the risks of future disasters

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 6:45 pm

Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed elected new OIC secretary-general

Veteran Mauritanian diplomat pledges to turn member states

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 6:43 pm

I've tested dozens of robot vacuums - this new $599 Roborock has all the features I need

The Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro is a midrange robot vacuum and mop with a hands-free cleaning experience.

ZDNet 28 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

NCP to field candidates in every union, Sarjis says

NCP chief organiser says the government is losing public confidence

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 5:56 pm

Bangladesh, China sign MoU to set up joint vocational education centre

Cooperation will cover teacher training, industry-linked skills, research, bilingual materials and specialised programmes

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 5:52 pm

The world changed. Nazrul did not become obsolete

Fifty years after Nazrul

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 5:36 pm

Want a free Apple Watch? Play ZDNET's 'Guessing Game' to win one - only 4 days left

It's the third and final round of ZDNET's Big Guessing Game. We want to know what you think.

ZDNet 28 Aug 2026 5:27 pm

Even an AI cost-management vendor can lose control of its agent spending

In one instance, an AI agent stayed open for four days and ran 4,819 calls for almost $4,000. No one had budgeted for this cost.

ZDNet 28 Aug 2026 5:21 pm

How to get free Google AI Pro for an entire year - and save $240: 3 ways

Google is offering its premium AI subscription plan for free. It usually costs $20 a month - and comes with many benefits.

ZDNet 28 Aug 2026 5:15 pm

PCB considered pulling players out of Test against England after Sky aired interview with Imran Khans sons

Former England skipper Mike Atherton conducted the 18-minute interview with Imran's sons, Kassim and Suleman, in which the two expressed fears about the well-being of their 73-year-old father

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 4:04 pm

Too early to comment: New Rangpur police chief visits family murder scene

Mahbubur Rashid says police are examining all information and will look into unverified claims about crime-scene evidence

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 3:47 pm

4 held by BGB while trying to enter India illegally along Jhenaidah border

Detainees were allegedly trying to cross into India with the help of brokers, says BGB

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 3:01 pm

She was about to cross into Tibet for a long-awaited pilgrimage - then her messages stopped

The families of two Indian women are anxiously waiting for news after the deadly flash floods.

BBC 28 Aug 2026 3:01 pm

Joint janaza held for 7 Naogaon expats killed in Saudi factory fire

Bodies buried in family graveyards; government pledges continued support

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 2:45 pm

GTA VI: Here's everything we know after the big Netflix preview

Rockstar Games has given players their most detailed look yet at Grand Theft Auto 6, revealing new gameplay systems, expanded character interactions and a more sophisticated approach to police pursuits in its highly anticipated blockbuster.

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 2:39 pm

Prabowo to host Timor-Leste president in Jakarta

Antara News 28 Aug 2026 2:13 pm

Lake overflows on Nepal-Tibet border, sparking panic and halting rescue

Wednesday's catastrophic flood caused by a glacier collapse killed 489 people in Nepal and five in China's Tibet

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 1:47 pm

Nepal orders rescuers to safety as lake formed by landslide overflows

More than 1,400 people are missing, including trekkers in the Himalayas and scores of Hindu pilgrims to Tibet's sacred snow-capped Mount Kailash

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 1:47 pm

BFIU warns against taking loans through apps over fraud, names 30 illegal apps

The BFIU urged everyone to refrain from sharing National ID details, bank account credentials, or sensitive mobile data with unknown platforms

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

India captain Gill puts positive spin on drawn Colombo Test

India captain Shubman Gill said there were lots of positives to take from their 1-0 series win in Sri Lanka but there can be little doubt the squad return home disappointed and disheartened after letting the hosts off the hook in the drawn second Test.

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 1:19 pm

Indonesia seeks to strengthen halal value chains

Antara News 28 Aug 2026 1:18 pm