The centre-right Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has won an overwhelming victory in the first election since the student uprising in 2024, which ousted the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri, is in Dhaka outside Hasina’s former residence, which is now a memorial for the student protesters killed in the uprising. […]
Nottingham Forest: Vitor Pereira signs deal to become new City Ground head coach
Vitor Pereira has signed a deal until the end of next season to become Nottingham Forest‘s fourth manager of the campaign and help them avoid relegation from the Premier League. The 57-year-old takes over at the City Ground from Sean Dyche, who was sacked early on Thursday morning. Forest are yet to officially announce the […]
World's rules-based order 'no longer exists', Germany's Merz warns
“Our freedom is not guaranteed” in an era of big powers, the German chancellor tells Munich’s security summit. Source link
F1 testing: Red Bull’s advantage ‘pretty scary’, says George Russell
The second day of testing on Thursday was marked by two of last year’s title contenders, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, disagreeing over whether the new cars were enjoyable to drive. Russell said the 2026 cars were “way nicer to drive” in terms of their handling and ride compared with last year’s, but added that […]
Bradford Bulls: Fallen giants set for new Super League chapter
The sheer drop from being one of the game’s major players to a side rebuilt in the bottom tier has taken some of the edge away from Bradford’s claim to be a powerhouse. It had an effect on the fanbase, the type of player they were able to recruit, and their sway with investors. However, […]
Stars offer support after husband of influencer Lorna Luxe dies
Luxe announced his death to her 1.7 million Instagram followers, saying she was “heartbroken”. Source link
Inflation eases in US as prices for used cars fall
“That said, we lean toward the view that, sooner rather than later, labour shortages will exert enough upward pressure on wage growth such that services inflation will not come down enough for inflation to return to Fed’s 2% target – a goal the Fed has now missed for 59 months – but hey, who’s counting?” […]
Brother of Laos methanol victim says £135 fines 'an absolute joke'
Ten people linked to six deaths at a hostel in Laos are given suspended sentences and fines. Source link
Hollywood studios take aim at 'ultra-realistic' AI video tool
Clips including Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise fighting, made by new AI video tool Seedance, have gone viral. Source link
Palestine Action wins High Court challenge against government ban
“One example of this mentioned in [Ammori’s] evidence is her fear that she will be ‘no-platformed’ – that she will not be invited to speak at events because organisers will be concerned that if someone such as her, previously very closely associated with Palestine Action, does speak that will give rise to an offence under […]