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Dr. Muhammad Yunus Takes Helm of Bangladesh’s Interim Government Amid Political Crisis

6Aug

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Asia, World News

Dr. Muhammad Yunus Takes Helm of Bangladesh’s Interim Government Amid Political Crisis

Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, has been appointed as the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government. This position, akin to that of a prime minister, was entrusted to him following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5, 2024. Hasina's resignation came in response to a powerful student-led protest that demanded her exit, eventually gaining the backing of the military. The interim government under Dr. Yunus was formed in the aftermath of intense political unrest. His appointment has attracted widespread international attention, with some analysts speculating that foreign interests, particularly from the United States, may have played a role in his rise to this position. Known for his impartial stance and past conflicts with Hasina’s ad...

The Fall of Sheikh Hasina and the Shadow of Bangladesh’s Military

16Sep

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Asia, World News

The Fall of Sheikh Hasina and the Shadow of Bangladesh’s Military

Investigative Report By Mohammed Shahid Miah: In a startling turn of events, Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has fled the country amid a massive student-led revolution. Protests erupted in the capital, Dhaka, demanding an end to Hasina's alleged political corruption and her undemocratic attempts to hold onto power. As the public outcry grew, so did the violence. Initially, Hasina resorted to using police forces to control the escalating demonstrations. These brutal crackdowns, however, resulted in the deaths of hundreds of innocent students, further intensifying public outrage. In a last-ditch effort to maintain control, she declared a nationwide curfew and called on the military to restore order, but the military refused to follow he...

Billionaire astronaut and crew return to Earth after successfully completing the first private spacewalk

15Sep

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World News

Billionaire astronaut and crew return to Earth after successfully completing the first private spacewalk

A billionaire astronaut and his crew have safely returned to Earth after participating in the first-ever private spacewalk. The Polaris Dawn mission, led by SpaceX on behalf of billionaire Jared Isaacman, splashed down at 8:37 am UK time in the Gulf of Mexico, near Florida's Dry Tortugas, during local nighttime hours. The mission carried four private citizens, including SpaceX engineers Anna Menon and Sarah Gillis. Their journey began on Tuesday when a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched them into orbit, where they spent five days circling the Earth. "We are mission complete," Isaacman radioed as their capsule floated in the water, awaiting recovery. In a SpaceX video, tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman was seen exiting the capsule after the successful landing. While in ...

Teenager charged with murder after three people discovered dead in Luton flat

15Sep

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Teenager charged with murder after three people discovered dead in Luton flat

An 18-year-old man has been charged with the murders of a woman and two teenagers who were found dead in a flat in Luton. Bedfordshire Police identified the suspect as Nicholas Prosper, who has been charged in connection with the deaths at a property on Leabank, near Wauluds Bank Drive, around 5:30am on Friday. While formal identification is still pending, authorities believe the victims are Juliana Prosper, 48, Kyle Prosper, 16, and Giselle Prosper, 13, all residents of Leabank. In addition to the murder charges, Nicholas Prosper has also been charged with several firearms-related offences. Detective Superintendent Rob Hall of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the three individuals who tragically lost their l...

Eight people dead in a tragic incident while attempting to cross the Channel

15Sep

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Europe, World News

Eight people dead in a tragic incident while attempting to cross the Channel

At least eight migrants have lost their lives off the coast of France while attempting to cross the English Channel. The tragedy occurred after their vessel "broke apart on the rocks" near Ambleteuse in the Pas-de-Calais region of northern France overnight, according to a regional official. A total of 51 survivors were rescued from the disaster. Among them, six individuals, including a 10-month-old infant suffering from hypothermia, were transported to a hospital. Jacques Billant, a regional official, condemned the actions of human traffickers, stating, "Driven by profit, traffickers are increasingly endangering lives by organizing crossings in perilous conditions on unsuitable vessels. This is literally sending people to their deaths." He further noted the poor condition of th...

A British citizen is among 37 individuals sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo for involvement in a failed coup attempt.

14Sep

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World News

A British citizen is among 37 individuals sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo for involvement in a failed coup attempt.

A spokesperson for the Foreign Office informed that they are providing consular support to "a British man detained in the DRC" and are in contact with local authorities. "We have raised concerns about the use of the death penalty with the DRC at the highest levels and will continue to do so," the spokesperson added. Among those sentenced alongside the British national were three U.S. citizens, a Belgian, a Canadian, and several Congolese nationals. Judge Major Freddy Ehuma, presiding over a public military court session in Kinshasa that was broadcast live on television, announced that the defendants had received "the harshest sentence, that of death." The convicted individuals have five days to appeal the verdicts, which stemmed from charges including terrorism, murder, and ...

PwC, a major UK accounting firm, has been hit with a six-month ban in China.

14Sep

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Asia, Business, World News

PwC, a major UK accounting firm, has been hit with a six-month ban in China.

PwC's Chinese auditing division has been suspended for six months due to its role in auditing the now-collapsed property giant Evergrande. The accounting firm has also been fined over $62 million (£47 million) by Chinese authorities, who accuse it of helping to conceal fraud at Evergrande, which collapsed in January under a massive debt load. PwC China acknowledged that its work fell "unacceptably below" the firm's expected standards and apologized to its clients for the fallout. Authorities claim PwC was aware of "major misstatements" in Evergrande’s financial statements during its audits. In response, China's Ministry of Finance has imposed "administrative penalties" and suspended PwC ZhongTian's auditing services for six months, though its non-audit services remain unaffected. ...

Trump pledges mass deportations from town plagued by ‘pet-eating’ falsehoods

14Sep

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North America, World News

Trump pledges mass deportations from town plagued by ‘pet-eating’ falsehoods

Donald Trump has vowed to carry out mass deportations in a small Ohio town shaken by unfounded rumors that Haitian migrants are eating pets and park animals. Speaking on Friday, Trump singled out Springfield, claiming the town had been "destroyed" by immigration. He also referenced a city in Colorado, which right-wing figures falsely assert is controlled by a Venezuelan gang. Springfield officials have condemned the debunked pet-eating allegations, noting that they have sparked violent threats and forced schools to close. President Joe Biden urged calm, calling the accusations against Haitians "simply wrong." "This has to stop, what he's doing," Biden said, referring to Trump's rhetoric. Trump's pledge follows nearly a week of misinformation about migrants harming pets and c...

Former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats has passed away following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

7Sep

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Sports

Former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats has passed away following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats has passed away at the age of 86, after battling Alzheimer's in recent years. In a tribute on their website, the Anfield club hailed the Scottish defender as a "colossus," noting that he captained the team in more than 400 matches during the 1960s. "The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Ron's wife, Ann, all of his family, and his friends during this incredibly sad time," the club stated. "Flags across club sites will be lowered to half-mast today as a mark of respect." Yeats joined Liverpool in 1961 from Dundee United and played a crucial role in helping manager Bill Shankly achieve promotion from the second division. Shankly famously referred to Yeats as a "colossus," not only because of his imposing 6ft 2in frame but also due to the le...

UCAS is eliminating personal statements in a major shift aimed at ‘leveling the playing field’ for all students.

7Sep

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Education

UCAS is eliminating personal statements in a major shift aimed at ‘leveling the playing field’ for all students.

The University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) has announced a major change: it will replace the traditional personal statement with a new format involving responses to three specific questions. This change aims to "level the playing field" for all higher education applicants. Following extensive consultations with students, universities, and education experts, UCAS has chosen these three questions to ensure that applicants from all backgrounds clearly understand what universities and colleges are seeking: Why do you want to study this course or subject? How have your qualifications and studies prepared you for this course or subject? What additional experiences outside of education have prepared you for this course, and why are they valuable? The revised format w...

Anthony Martial was offered the ‘biggest contract in the club’s history’ following his departure from Manchester United.

7Sep

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Sports

Anthony Martial was offered the ‘biggest contract in the club’s history’ following his departure from Manchester United.

Anthony Martial has reportedly been offered a lucrative contract by Greek side AEK Athens, a deal that would make him the highest-paid player in the club's history. After spending nine years at Manchester United, Martial was released this past summer and is now a free agent. The 28-year-old French forward has been linked to various clubs across Europe, as well as potential moves to Saudi Arabia and the United States. With his career at a crossroads, Martial is running out of time to secure a significant deal before his value declines further. Once regarded as one of Europe’s most promising talents, Martial’s Manchester United career began with a memorable goal against Liverpool, where he dribbled past Martin Skrtel to score. Despite moments of brilliance—such as his 17-goal sea...