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Christa Pike says she feels constant pain in her first statement since failed Tennessee execution

Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital as the State tried to execute her on September 30 for the 1995 stabbing death of classmate Colleen Slemmer

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 8:03 pm

Bangladeshi arrested in Switzerland after asylum centre roommate

Swiss prosecutors say circumstances and motive remain under investigation

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:54 pm

Fishing trip ends in tragedy as lightning kills six in Pabna

Three children among the dead

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:47 pm

Diego Maradona at 66: El Pibe de Oro never fades

Diego Maradona is no longer here to celebrate another birthday. But the murals, school projects, charitable initiatives and countless memories show that his presence has never really disappeared.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:23 pm

Cumilla police detain 351 in overnight anti-crime drive

Coordinated operation across 18 police stations targets teen gangs, drug dealing and mugging; 132 face legal action

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:20 pm

Mission 200: Nayeem hopes to turn the tide

Day three is traditionally the moving day of a Test match, and things certainly moved swiftly in the first Test between Bangladesh and West Indies in Mirpur on Friday. Unfortunately for the hosts, the movement was entirely in the wrong direction.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:16 pm

Father, 5-year-old son killed in Netrokona motorcycle collision

Wife, eight-year-old daughter among three critically injured in head-on crash in Kendua

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:08 pm

Measles: Death toll rises to 1,251 as two more die with symptoms

DGHS reports 1,316 new suspected cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 6:42 pm

Bangladesh, Japan explore alternative financing to deepen economic ties

Both sides agree to take steps to explore opportunities to work together in new sectors, says Bangladesh's finance ministry

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 6:39 pm

Israeli forces committed war crimes, genocide even after Gaza ceasefire: UN Commission

In Gaza, Israeli forces have continued expanding their territorial control, resulting in the killing and injuring of Palestinian civilians, including children, who approach or cross the Yellow Line, which separates Israel- military controlled Gaza from the Palestine-ruled parts of the enclave, Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar said.

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 6:08 pm

3 die of dengue, 1,262 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 418 this year

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 4:59 pm

After Thakurgaon-1 win, BNP

Seeks Delawar Hosen

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 4:55 pm

Drone strikes kill 14, including children, in Ethiopia's Amhara: witnesses

The strikes at the camp occurred just as the students were coming home from school, recounted Ahmed, one of the two other witnesses

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 4:04 pm

Big Brother Defends Myanmar Regime at UN, Chinese Aid Shortfall, and More

Also this week, the MyanmarChina oil pipeline reached a new milestone, and Shan representatives protested against Sinicization along the border.

The Irrawaddy 30 Oct 2026 3:49 pm

Testing the Youth Pledge in an echo chamber

Antara News 30 Oct 2026 3:43 pm

Helicopter carrying six people crashes in northern Indian state

The aircraft reportedly took off from the Hindu pilgrimage site of Badrinath on Friday afternoon before losing contact.

BBC 30 Oct 2026 3:37 pm

Fifth yellow, no ban: Curious MLS rule saves Messi

The Inter Miami captain was booked during Wednesday's 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati, raising concerns that he could face an automatic one-match suspension.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 3:34 pm

Mominul ruled out with concussion, Jaker named replacement

Jaker Ali Anik was brought in as Mominul

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 3:03 pm

Bangladesh finish runners-up in impressive FIFA U-15 World Cup campaign

Despite the disappointment in the final, Bangladesh enjoyed an impressive run in the knockout stages, registering convincing victories over Montenegro and Gabon to reach the title decider.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 2:44 pm

1,500 vehicles to join 11-party alliance's 410km long march to Kushtia: Jamaat

March will begin at Baitul Mukarram at 8:00am, with roadside rallies planned at several points before concluding in Kushtia at 8:30pm

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 1:35 pm

Indian police say suspect used AI to research making alcohol at home

The alleged Madhya Pradesh operation is being investigated after 13 deaths

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 1:18 pm

Tahsif Souri death: Ownership of a motorcycle found near Turag river being verified

Motorcycle had been parked on the roadside for the past two days, witness says

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 1:13 pm

Nayeem becomes fastest Bangladesh spinner to 50 Test wickets

Nayeem Hasan became the fastest Bangladeshi spinner to reach 50 Test wickets during the Tigers

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 12:22 pm

Two Udichi factions hold separate events to mark founding anniversary

At the Central Shaheed Minar, the programme began under the slogan

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 11:52 am

Garment worker killed in septic tank explosion in Gazipur

Two others injured as septic tank explodes at under-construction building

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 11:45 am

Rubio hosts G20 ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members

Russia has been shunned by most of the West after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 11:43 am

How Trump could interfere in US midterm elections

Trump, whose Republicans face an uphill battle to keep control of Congress, has repeatedly questioned the integrity of US elections and urged his party to 'nationalise' voting in at least 15 places

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 11:40 am

Pentagon tells Europeans to cool their rhetoric on Russia: Reuters

The US requests come as the Trump administration restarts an effort to press for a negotiated end to the full-scale war in Ukraine

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 11:35 am

Tahsif Souri death: PBI takes one into custody

CCTV footage recorded shortly before Tahsif Souri went missing shows him with his associate

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 10:41 am

Three more years to prepare for graduation from LDC: Is Bangladesh making them count?

Following graduation from the LDC category, Bangladesh will face the risk of losing various duty-free and preferential trade benefits currently available in international markets

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 10:32 am

Shoriful ends Chanderpaul

The son of former West Indies batter Shivnarine Chanderpaul, renowned for his gritty batting, Tagenarine brought up his third fifty in 30 innings since making his Test debut in 2022.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 10:03 am

Impact of El Nino in India yet to materialise: IMF

IMF will reassess India's growth projections in the January World Economic Outlook update after the risks posed by the weather event materialise

The Hindu Businessline 30 Oct 2026 9:54 am

Rights Groups Links Cambodian Security Companies to Scam Compounds

According to a new report by Amnesty International, many Cambodian enablers of the country's scam industry remain at large.

The Diplomat 30 Oct 2026 9:46 am

ASEAN Envoy Ends Myanmar Trip With No Public Aung San Suu Kyi Meeting

Despite repeated ASEAN requests for access, Philippine Foreign Secretary Lazaro ended her Myanmar visit without a confirmed meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi.

The Irrawaddy 30 Oct 2026 9:35 am

North Korea's Kim calls for rapid expansion of drone technology, observes testing of weapons

In a speech at the exhibition, Mr. Kim stressed the need to seize the absolute superiority in the drone technology and announced unspecified steps needed to rapidly expand and strengthen the unmanned aeronautical technology, says Korean Central News Agency

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 9:13 am

Mbappe should be allowed to move on after apology, says French FA chief

Mbappe's club Real Madrid and LaLiga have also apologised following the remarks, while the league's president Javier Tebas set up a crisis unit and met Chinese ambassador Yao Jing on Wednesday as Spanish football sought to contain the fallout.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 8:38 am

Ronaldo fires 15-minute hattrick to reach 985 career goals

Great win, great team performance. Happy to help with a hattrick! Ronaldo wrote on social media after the match.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 8:21 am

Zverev 'on top of the world' after securing world No. 1 ranking

The 29-year-old German was already assured of finishing the season top of the ATP rankings but, in the absence of current incumbent Jannik Sinner, two-time Grand Slam champion Zverev will now take that crown in next week's updated standings after winning his opening two matches in the Austrian capital.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:59 am

2 helicopters carrying 3 people collide in Oregon, shutting down highway

The Oregon Department of Transportation said Highway 233 is closed 1.6 km west of Dayton because of the crash. There was no estimate for reopening

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 7:15 am

PM returns home after Japan visit

Flight delayed by nearly five hours due to technical glitch in Biman plane

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 3:04 am

A security deal, but not the end of the Arctic contest

The Greenland agreement strengthens American security while raising sovereignty concerns

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 1:16 am

No surprise to Carrick he

Despite mounting criticism of United's dismal form, Carrick claimed he was unsurprised to still be in charge after a woeful run of results.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 12:17 am

England outlast Sri Lanka despite Rathnayake

On the same day last week, Rathnayake scored an epic 130 in Sri Lanka's 430-run chase in Rawalpindi but this time his 77-ball 118 was not enough as Sri Lanka were dismissed for 331 in 45.1 overs.

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 11:52 pm

Starc, Lyon leave South Africa reeling

South Africa were reeling at 140 for four at the close, just 40 runs ahead with six wickets remaining.

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 11:43 pm

El Nino Spurs 15% Higher Power Consumption This September

Tamil Nadus peak power demand rose to 21,083 MW in September, while southern states faced electricity shortages amid higher demand and reduced wind power.

Deccan Chronicle 29 Oct 2026 11:43 pm

TG Taps Artistes to Spread El Nino Alert in Villages

Officials said the performances would explain the possible effects of El Nino and precautionary measures in simple, accessible language.

Deccan Chronicle 29 Oct 2026 11:23 pm

Thakurgaon-1 by-poll: BNP

Nearest rival Delawar Hosen gets 96,513; voter turnout recorded at 64.81%

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 10:24 pm

Fisherman killed in Meghna: Locals allege River Police firing, cops deny claim

Family alleges River Police opened fire during a patrol raid; River Police and Coast Guard deny conducting any operation in the area

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 10:21 pm

Iran says four tankers on fire after hitting mines in Hormuz

The vessels had switched off all their radar and navigation systems and disregarded warnings from the IRGC navy, the statement said

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 10:02 pm