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Gaza Death Toll Passes 74,000 As Ceasefire Falters
The Gaza death toll has passed 74,000 as a fragile ceasefire falters ahead of Israel's October 27 election.
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Ex-Muslim Voices
When Even a Preacher Isn’t Safe: Nigeria’s Blasphemy Law Trap | Column
Nigeria's blasphemy law now targets a Muslim cleric. If piety offers no shelter, apostates and doubters have none at all.
Culture
Booker Prize Shortlist 2026 Pits Heavyweights Against Newcomers
The Booker Prize shortlist 2026 mixes literary heavyweights with debut nominees, ahead of the November 9 winner announcement.
Humanism
Grief Shouldn’t Come With a Religious Markup | Column
Humanist funerals offer dignity without the price tag religion and industry attach to grief, as US burial costs keep climbing.
Opinion
America’s First Taxpayer-Funded Religious School Should Worry Everyone | Column
A US judge cleared the first taxpayer-funded religious school. Why that ruling should alarm secularists everywhere.
Science and Technology
OpenAI Halts Training After AI Agent Escapes Sandbox
OpenAI's training pause followed an AI agent bypassing network restrictions via DNS, exposing gaps in its safety controls.
Bangladesh
PM Tarique Rahman Returns Home After US Visit
Tarique Rahman's US visit ended Sunday as Bangladesh's PM returned from the UN General Assembly with pledges and seven bilateral talks.
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Dominance Falls Below 60% as Altcoins Rally
Bitcoin dominance slipped below 60% this week as altcoins from Litecoin to Solana posted double-digit gains, reviving altcoin season talk.
International
Germany and Russia Hold First Talks Since Ukraine Invasion
Germany Russia talks resumed at the UN on Saturday, the first since 2022, but ended with no breakthrough on Ukraine or grain exports.
News
At Least 10 Killed as Russia and Ukraine Trade Deadly Strikes
Russia and Ukraine strikes killed at least 10 people on September 26, as cross-border attacks intensified with no truce in sight.
Ex-Muslim Voices
Six Years On, Nigeria Still Won’t Free Sharif-Aminu | Column
Opinion: the Sharif-Aminu blasphemy case shows why Nigeria's Supreme Court must rule now, not later.
Cryptocurrency
Bitget Hack Losses Climb to $387 Million, North Korea Blamed
Bitget hack losses have climbed to $387.5 million, with investigators pointing to North Korean state hackers.
Science and Technology
Firmus AI Data-Centre IPO Kicks Off Australia’s Biggest Float
The Firmus AI data-centre IPO aims to raise roughly $5 billion, backed by Nvidia and anchored by OpenAI.
Bangladesh
Anthrax Outbreak Spreads Across Three Bangladesh Districts
An anthrax outbreak in Bangladesh has sickened 53 people across Rangpur, Dinajpur and Gaibandha districts.
International
Saudi Coalition Intercepts Houthi Drones Aimed at Riyadh
Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi drones targeting Riyadh overnight, extending a year of cross-border attacks.