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Israel Police arrest eight suspects over settler attacks on diplomats, U.S. photojournalist in West Bank

The suspects were held under an operation named Olive Leaf after settlers attacked Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine and European diplomats in separate incidents

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 12:14 pm

Pakistan Army officer killed in IED blast

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to security forces for killing the four terrorists and expressed grief over the death of the Army officer

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 12:09 pm

Rubio says no pause in U.S. intel sharing with Ukraine

Marco Rubio said that Donald Trump wanted Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin to concentrate on ending the war

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 12:09 pm

Macron notes 'failures' after France unrest

Opposition politicians call for interior minister

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 11:09 am

'Surprise package' Lazio crush Juve to keep pace with Serie A leaders Inter

Lazio scored a statement win on Sunday, brushing aside Juventus 3-0 in Turin to move level on points with Inter Milan at the top of Serie A.

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 10:45 am

PM inaugurates July memorial, renovated Osmani Udyan

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inaugurated the newly built July Uprising Memorial and the renovated Osmani Udyan in Dhaka, reopening the historic park to the public after a decade.

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 10:41 am

EPL talking points: Grit, goals and growing pressure

Chelsea and Liverpool are in the top five after victories, while free-scoring Brighton dazzled in a 5-0 mauling of fierce rivals Crystal Palace that leaves them third in the table.

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 9:28 am

Police recover bomb near Fakir Lalon Shah

Police identify recovered bomb as improvised explosive device (IED)

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 9:14 am

Venezuela Opposition alliance confirms Nobel laureate Machado as leader

The coalition's announcement comes as one Opposition faction engages in political transition talks with the interim government, following the US ouster of longtime leader Nicolas Maduro

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 9:11 am

Zelenskyy speaks to U.S. envoys as Trump lashes out

Earlier, Donald Trump said that he was in the process of negotiating peace between Russia and Ukraine and making great progress, but claimed Zelenskyy doesn't want to end this war

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 9:10 am

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The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 8:20 am

Macron denounces 'unbridled' violence as France hit by new clashes

Nearly 2,400 people were arrested Saturday in unrest that represented some of the worst urban violence in France in years

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 7:46 am

From losing the captaincy to scoring a century: Agha credits domestic cricket

I feel that we don't give enough respect to our domestic cricket, Ali Agha said after his innings of 107 from just 90 deliveries against Sri Lanka.

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 7:34 am

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survives shooting in Mumbai

Video published by several news outlets shows gunmen firing multiple shots at a car while it is moving past a crowd.

BBC 19 Oct 2026 7:20 am

Madueke scores late winner as Arsenal sink Forest

Noni Madueke's late goal sealed Arsenal's 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday as the champions survived a scrappy display to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 11:17 pm

Rana a long way from recovery, doubtful for SA Tests

Nahid Rana will need at least another four to six weeks before he can resume practice sessions and bowling, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sources told The Daily Star.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 10:30 pm

Boland strikes twice before rain spoils Day 1

Australia's Scott Boland took two wickets in two balls on a severely rain-shortened first day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park on Sunday.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 10:08 pm

No respite for Carrick as United held at Leeds

Manchester United ended a turbulent week with a frustrating 1-1 draw at Leeds on Sunday that does little to ease the pressure on beleaguered manager Michael Carrick.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 9:37 pm

Albania protests continue for sixth straight day demanding Prime Ministers resignation

Hundreds of protesters gathered on Sunday in front of the Education Ministry chanting Rama, resign in a tense standoff with the police, who later used water cannons and tear gas to hold back the crowds

The Hindu 18 Oct 2026 8:53 pm

UP elections: EC plans talks with political parties in November

Election schedule likely in first half of December as commission prepares for five phases of polls

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 8:18 pm

118 flights, 18,362 passengers affected as Dhaka-Riyadh flights halted

King Khalid International Airport's closure notice expired last midnight Saudi time

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 8:04 pm

'Frustration from 2019 defeat had stayed with me

The scar from a painful defeat at the 2019 South Asian Games had lingered for seven years. But on Sunday at the Shaheed Captain M. Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium in Dhaka, Alpana Akter channeled that lingering frustration into a match-winning performance.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 8:01 pm

Indian air ambulance lands in Dhaka after door opens mid-air; patient later dies

The aircraft, flying from Agartala to Kolkata, made a safe emergency landing at Dhaka airport

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 7:40 pm

All universities to be brought under digital network in 2 years: UGC

Commission also aims to make internships mandatory within five years and move student services online

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 7:31 pm

Global Sourcing Expo set to begin in Dhaka Nov 15

More than 200 stalls are expected at this year

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 7:27 pm

Infantino hails Bangladeshis

Infantino said the travelling support helped the match generate record revenue and attract the biggest crowd in San Marino

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 7:21 pm

Editors' Council seeks mandatory court approval before arresting journalists over reporting

In 12 recommendations on proposed cyber law amendments, the council calls for safeguards against surveillance, arbitrary content removal and the criminalisation of public-interest journalism

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 5:33 pm

Japanese investors eye $1.2bn investment in Bangladesh tourism: Ministry

The investors announced their plans at a meeting with the tourism minister in Dhaka

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 5:05 pm

6 more die of dengue, 2,088 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 348

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 5:05 pm

ACC approves charge sheet against Saima Wazed

ACC secretary Saidur Rahman Khan confirms development

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 4:09 pm

Man dies after mob beating following alleged knife attack on BNP leader in Bhola

The 25-year-old succumbed to his injuries at a hospital early today

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 3:40 pm

PM urges locals to maintain beautified Aminbazar stretch

Over 6,100 trees planted along four-kilometre Dhaka-Aricha Highway stretch after removal of 10,000 tonnes of waste

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 3:32 pm

Relatives search for missing family of four after Cox

The couple and their daughters have been unreachable since the blaze

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 3:18 pm

BNP govt incapable of working with opposition: Jamaat ameer

Shafiqur Rahman accuses the ruling party of abandoning its commitments to the July Charter and referendum verdict

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 3:00 pm

Harry Styles debuts unreleased track in tribute to Liam Payne

Harry Styles has performed an unreleased song written in memory of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne during a concert at Madison Square Garden.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 2:42 pm

7 tourists injured as jeep overturns in Sajek

Seven tourists were injured when a jeep carrying them overturned while returning from Sajek Valley in Rangamati this morning

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 12:47 pm

Zimbabwe turn the tables on Bangladesh in ODIs

Zimbabwe

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 12:04 pm

UK flags slow reforms, corruption in post-uprising Bangladesh

British report says political freedoms have improved, but AL figures still face criminal proceedings

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 11:50 am

Out-of-control truck kills 13 at Hindu festival in India

The heavily loaded truck reportedly lost control in the early hours of Sunday and hit devotees gathered at a temple in Gwalior, in the central state of Madhya Pradesh.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 11:42 am

12 detained, prohibitory orders imposed as 19 deaths trigger probe into safety lapses

Forensic experts and police are examining CCTV footage, entry and exit arrangements, and possible crowd-control failures. The Bengal government has announced financial assistance for victims

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 11:31 am

Police sue resort owner, manager over fire that killed 10 in Cox

Four named in case, 19 others listed as unidentified accused; resort manager detained

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 10:59 am

APUB calls for crackdown on fake certificate rackets

Association urges intelligence-led operations and legal action against those involved in forged academic documents

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 10:42 am

Oprotim murder: Charge sheet likely in 2-3 days

Three accused have given confessional statements, says Cumilla SP

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 10:03 am

Will be back in a few weeks: Martinez after surgery

Chelsea and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has undergone surgery for a fractured jaw but remains hopeful of returning to action in the coming weeks after suffering the injury against Everton in a Premier League encounter yesterday.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 9:56 am

Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base

Canadas Defence Minister says that people have been killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire

The Hindu 18 Oct 2026 8:11 am

Clashes and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

Police fired tear gas and water cannons to push back people wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks, paving stones and other objects at officers in the Place de la Rpublique, northeast of the Paris city centre

The Hindu 18 Oct 2026 7:05 am

Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat French mayor

Violence is surging ahead of bitterly fought October 27 elections, coinciding with Palestinians' annual olive harvest which has been repeatedly disrupted by Israeli settlers as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to shore up his pro-settlement right-wing base.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 6:54 am

US goes on the offensive in central Asia

With the United States mired in its war with Iran, and the conflict in Ukraine showing no signs of abating, Rubio has stepped up his foreign travel with recent trips to Europe and Latin America, smack in the middle of the US midterm election campaign.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 6:52 am

Two dead, 11 injured in Kansas after truck drives through soccer game, police say

The other fatality was a 35-year-old man, while 10 of the injured had traumatic injuries believed to be non-life-threatening, police said.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 6:50 am

Batters should have won this match for us: Taskin

Pacer Taskin Ahmed admitted that a lack of game awareness and an inability to build partnerships led to Bangladesh

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 6:30 am

Fortis suffer 3-0 defeat to Al Qadsia

Fortis FC suffered a 3-0 defeat to Kuwaiti heavyweights Al Qadsia SC in their AFC Challenge League Group C opener at the Mohammed Al-Hamad Stadium in Kuwait on Saturday.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 1:52 am

Several Afghan Taliban personnel killed in alleged retaliatory action along border: Pakistan officials

The firing was reported in the Taida sector, Upper Kurram and Ghuz Garhi areas, where the Afghan Taliban allegedly opened fire to facilitate the cross-border infiltration of militants, says security official

The Hindu 18 Oct 2026 1:26 am

At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India

Many more have been injured at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark a Hindu festival.

BBC 18 Oct 2026 12:49 am

Unstoppable Barca thrash Betis to extend perfect start

Hansi Flick's dominant Barcelona routed 10-man Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday to return five points clear at the top of La Liga.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 12:46 am

Pakistani opposition leader warns against concentration of power in military establishment

Mr. Rehman said Pakistan could function effectively only when the military, bureaucracy and elected institutions operated within their respective constitutional domains

The Hindu 18 Oct 2026 12:34 am