Families Flee Flooded Homes as Aid Gaps Deepen in Chattogram
Families wade to shelters without food or safe water as deadly floods expose critical gaps in relief, communications and infrastructure across southeastern Bangladesh.
International
More Than 10,000 Die Across Europe as Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Continent
A deadly June heatwave claimed over 10,000 lives across Europe, primarily impacting those aged 65 and above, as Copernicus confirms record-shattering regional temperatures.
International
Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran, Seeks 20% Fee for Hormuz Protection
US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iran and a 20% security fee on transit cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions after recent military clashes.
International
Up to 1.6 Million Migrants Could Qualify for Faster UK Settlement After Policy Reversal
The UK is preparing to scrap a proposal extending the ILR wait to 10 years for post-Brexit migrants, keeping the 5-year permanent residency route for 1.6 million people.
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Entertainment
World Cup Fever Inspires Nora Fatehi and Sanjoy Deb’s New Song ‘Champions’
Riding the massive wave of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bangladeshi-American producer DJ Sanjoy Deb has collaborated once again with Bollywood star Nora Fatehi to release a brand-new track titled "Champion." Centered on empowerment and personal triumph, the track's cinematic music video was shot during a rapid, one-day schedule against the picturesque, sun-soaked backdrops of Zanzibar, Tanzania.
International
Trump Unveils New U.S. Passport Design for America’s 250th Anniversary
President Donald Trump has revealed an updated rendering of a limited-edition U.S. passport designed to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence. Shared via social media under the White House moniker "Patriot Passport," the design places a stern-faced portrait of Trump at the Resolute Desk on the inside front cover, paired directly opposite an engraving of John Trumbull's historic 1776 signing depiction.
Sports
Kane, Bellingham Records Send England into Knockouts as Group Winners
England locked down the top seed in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a convincing 2-0 defeat of Panama at MetLife Stadium. After a scoreless first half, a brilliant individual display from Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock before the 22-year-old turned provider, chipping a precise assist for Harry Kane to net his historic 11th career World Cup goal.
International
If There Are Objections to the Deal, Pick Up the Phone: Vance Tells Iran
In a sharp message aimed at Tehran, U.S. Vice President JD Vance declared that while Washington continues to respect the newly minted preliminary ceasefire, any further acts of aggression will be answered with overwhelming military force. The warning follows a volatile weekend of retaliatory airstrikes in the Strait of Hormuz, with the administration urging Iran to settle implementation disputes through direct communication lines rather than regional proxy conflicts.
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Cry for Justice Over Alleged Killings in Turag
Former Member of Parliament and past president of the Bangladesh Chhatra League, Mahbub Hasan Ripon, has issued a formal media statement calling for an immediate investigation into the deaths of political activists in Dhaka's Turag area. Ripon alleged that a June 22 founding anniversary procession was violently targeted, leading to the torture, murder, and subsequent disposal of multiple activists in the Turag River.
