Culture
Frieze London 2026 Opens in Regent’s Park on 14 October
Frieze London 2026 runs 14 to 18 October in Regent’s Park. See opening hours, ticket prices and the artists to watch, including Anish Kapoor.
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Bangladesh
Two Bangladeshis Killed in Riyadh Airport Missile Attack
Two Bangladeshis killed in Riyadh when a missile hit King Khalid airport. Biman suspended flights as Dhaka sought details on the injured.
Opinion
Opinion: A Livestreamed Execution Cheapens Justice
Opinion: a livestreamed execution turns the state’s gravest act into spectacle. Why the Fort Hood plan for 3 December should be reconsidered.
Science and Technology
Nadella Urges an AI Emergency Brake for Advanced Models
An AI emergency brake is the centrepiece of Satya Nadella’s call to treat advanced models as insider risks, with audit logs and independent checks.
News
Pope Leo Lung Surgery Set for This Week After Nodule Found
Pope Leo lung surgery is planned this week at Rome’s Gemelli hospital after doctors found a small nodule. The Vatican expects about a week of recovery.
Humanism
Column: Airport strikes remind us who pays for war
Our humanist column on the airport strikes in Saudi Arabia and Yemen: migrant workers and travellers, not generals, paid the price on 7 October.
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin price slips below $82,000 as Fear & Greed cools
The Bitcoin price fell about 1.5% to near $81,900 on 9 October, a near three-week low, as yields climbed and Iran talks stalled.
News
Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrest: Sri Lanka detains ex-first lady
The Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrest follows a probe into charity donations. A Sri Lankan court has detained the former first lady for one week.
International
Maricarmen eviction death shakes Spain as election is called
The Maricarmen eviction became a symbol of Spain's housing crisis. She died on 7 October, as Spain heads for an early election on 29 November.
Bangladesh
Rooppur nuclear reactor cleared to start first chain reaction
The Rooppur nuclear reactor Unit-1 has won approval to reach first criticality. Two more licences stand between Bangladesh and grid power.
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Price Slips Toward $84,000 After $87,000 Rejection
Bitcoin price slips toward $84,000 after another rejection at $87,000. ETF outflows, a strong dollar and 5% yields are weighing on sentiment.
Ex-Muslim Voices
Sivarasa Anojan Must Not Die for a Facebook Comment | Column
Column: Sivarasa Anojan, a Sri Lankan worker, was reportedly sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia over a Facebook comment. Words should never cost a life.
Bangladesh
World Bank Bangladesh Growth Forecast Falls to 3.4 Percent for FY27
World Bank Bangladesh growth forecast: 3.4% for FY27, down 1.2 points. Banking stress and gas shortages weigh on the economy. Key numbers inside.
Humanism
Nobel Prize in Physics Honours Patient, Shared Human Curiosity | Column
Column: the Nobel Prize in Physics for Francis Halzen and IceCube shows what evidence, patience and cooperation can reveal about the universe.
Culture
The 90s: Art and Fashion Opens at Tate Britain on Thursday
The 90s: Art and Fashion opens at Tate Britain on 8 October with about 100 works, curated by Edward Enninful. Dates, prices and highlights.