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Dhaka: As Bangladesh goes to polls on Thursday, United Nations has said it has noted ‘concerns’ raised by women’s groups and civil society organisations over violence and harassment of women candidates and voters, including digital violence, and called for “safe, inclusive and meaningful participation” of women in elections.

Laura Loomer publicly urged Erika Kirk to sue Candace Owens after Owens said on her podcast that Erika should be “dragged into a police precinct.” The dispute follows months of Owens questioning the circumstances around Charlie Kirk’s September 2025 death. Erika Kirk has not responded, even as online reactions continue…

A 13-year-old Australian boy who swam for hours to raise the alarm after his family was swept kilometres out to sea has downplayed his extraordinary act of courage.

Beast Games Season 2 Episode 8 forced ten contestants to choose between sharing $1 million or taking it for themselves. Nick withdrew $250,000, and Monika secretly accepted $500,000 from MrBeast to give up a powerful coin. The episode ended in a cliffhanger. Two episodes remain before the $5 million finale…

US President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing the need for continued negotiations with Iran on a nuclear deal. Trump warned Tehran of severe consequences if talks falter, referencing past US military actions. The leaders also addressed the Gaza conflict and broader Middle East instability, with…

Greg Steube's proposed Exile Act is the latest in the list of legislation proposing to end the H-1B visa program. In the past few months, several US lawmakers came up with similar proposals under different names -- all targeting the visa program that allows US companies to hire skilled specialty…

Representative Pramila Jayapal and Attorney General Bondi clashed over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Jayapal accused the DOJ of redacting powerful predators' names while releasing survivors' identities, demanding an apology to victims present. Bondi refused, calling Jayapal's actions "theatrics" and a "gutter" tactic, while Jayapal alleged a "massive coverup."

Bangladesh votes Thursday in an election with significant implications for India. With Sheikh Hasina out, India hopes the frontrunner BNP can reset ties, despite historical friction. A tight contest is expected between the BNP alliance and a bloc led by Jamaat-e-Islami. India also eyes a constitutional referendum and key security…

Counter-terrorism police are investigating an "American-style" stabbing at Kingsbury High School where two boys, aged 12 and 13, were injured. A 13-year-old former pupil was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly climbing over a wall and entering a science lesson. Both injured boys are in serious but stable…