News
Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Passes 250 as Rescuers Dig
The Colombia earthquake has killed more than 250 people as rescuers race to reach buried towns after a 7.4 magnitude quake.
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Ex-Muslim Voices
A Muslim Defence Bloc Must Not Forget Those Who Leave | Column
A new Muslim defence bloc unites states that still criminalise apostasy. An ex-Muslim column on the people it overlooks.
Opinion
Open-Source AI Needs Scrutiny, Not Just Applause | Column
Open-source AI like Meta's Muse Glimmer democratises power, but freethinkers should weigh openness against real risks.
Atheism
Blasphemy Law Repeal in Northern Ireland Is Overdue | Column
The blasphemy law repeal in Northern Ireland ends the UK's last such offence. A freethought column on why it matters.
Bangladesh
Gold Price Bangladesh Hits Record 234,038 Taka a Bhori
The gold price in Bangladesh hit a record 234,038 taka a bhori after two BAJUS hikes in a week squeezed buyers.
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Whale Accumulation Grows as Price Slips Below $65,000
Bitcoin whale accumulation hit a six-month high as the price slipped below $65,000, on-chain data show.
Science and Technology
Muse Glimmer Open Model Puts Agentic AI on a Laptop
Meta's Muse Glimmer open model brings 30B-parameter agentic AI to a single consumer GPU under an Apache 2.0 licence.
International
Danube Drought Strands Cargo Ships and Idles Reactors
The Danube drought has pushed Europe's river to record lows, stranding cargo ships and forcing nuclear reactors offline.
News
Mecca Defence Pact Binds Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan
The Mecca defence pact commits Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to mutual defence, reshaping West Asian security.
Ex-Muslim Voices
Who Speaks for Muslims Must Include Those Who Left | Column
Opinion: who speaks for Muslims? The MCB engagement row overlooks ex-Muslims and dissenters who deserve a hearing.
Cryptocurrency
Ethereum ETF Inflows Outpace Bitcoin as Ether Leads
Ethereum ETF inflows outpaced Bitcoin again in 2026, as institutions rotated toward ether across recent weeks.
Bangladesh
SSC Result 2026 Shows Pass Rate Falling to 62.25%
The SSC result 2026 shows the pass rate falling to 62.25%, with 116,676 students earning GPA-5 across Bangladesh.
International
Russia Ukraine Strikes Kill Civilians on Both Sides
Overnight Russia Ukraine strikes killed civilians in Kharkiv, Odesa and Belgorod as interceptor shortages deepen.
Culture
The Odyssey Box Office Sails Past $1.1 Billion Worldwide
The Odyssey box office has passed $1.1 billion, making it Christopher Nolan highest-grossing film and an Imax record.
Humanism
Clergy Abuse Demands Accountability, Not Ceremony | Column
Opinion: clergy abuse scarred hundreds of thousands in France. A papal visit needs accountability, not ceremony.