Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Forecasts Split as Standard Chartered Holds Its $100,000 Call
Bitcoin forecasts for year-end have split sharply, with Standard Chartered at $100,000 and bettors far lower.
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International
Hamas Elects Khalil al-Hayya as Leader by a Single Vote
Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau, beating Khaled Meshaal by a single vote.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Bets on a Five-Year Plan Before LDC Graduation
Bangladesh has adopted a five-year plan to lift competitiveness before LDC graduation arrives in November.
Humanism
Bangladesh’s Death Penalty Verdict Tests Humanist Principle | Column
A death penalty verdict against a former Bangladeshi minister tests whether humanists hold the line on capital punishment.
Culture
A Judge Pauses the Paramount Warner Merger
A judge has paused the Paramount Warner merger after twelve state attorneys general sought a restraining order.
Science and Technology
AMD Lands Microsoft for Helios in a Direct Challenge to Nvidia
AMD has landed Microsoft as a customer for Helios, its first rack-scale AI system built to rival Nvidia.
Atheism
The Lebanese Army Test That Secularists Should Watch | Column
The Lebanese army has begun taking over southern pilot zones. This column asks whether a state can reclaim its monopoly on force.
Opinion
The AI Safety Vacuum at the Top of Washington | Column
The head of the US AI safety agency has resigned after three months. This column asks who is left minding the risk.
News
Ukraine Drone Attack Sends More Than 400 Drones at Moscow Region
A Ukraine drone attack sent more than 400 drones at the Moscow region overnight, wounding at least ten people.
Ex-Muslim Voices
AI Surveillance Raises the Stakes for Leaving Islam | Column
Leaving Islam already carries deadly risk. New state AI surveillance systems could make hiding far harder.
International
Peru Earthquake Kills at Least Six in the Andes
A Peru earthquake struck the Andes near Huancayo, killing at least six people and injuring more than twenty.
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Return as BlackRock Launches a Staked Ether Fund
Bitcoin ETF inflows returned for five straight days as BlackRock launched a staked ether fund drawing $100 million.
Bangladesh
Rice Prices Climb in Bangladesh as Floods Batter the Harvest
Rice prices are climbing in Bangladesh as floods damage crops and import fears grow. Here is what is driving it.
Culture
Kimi Antonelli Wins in Belgium and Tightens His Title Grip
Kimi Antonelli won the Belgian Grand Prix, his sixth win of 2026, extending his championship lead to 45 points.
Humanism
Bangladesh’s Dengue Outbreak Is a Test of Shared Humanity | Column
Bangladesh's dengue outbreak has passed 10,000 cases this year. This humanist column asks what we owe each other.