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Bangladesh election 2026 live news: Polls to open amid heavy security
The vote is a direct contest between frontrunner Tarique Rahman's BNP and a Jamaat-e-Islami-led coalition of 11 parties.
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Italy advances migration bill, including naval blockades
Measures would let authorities impose a 30-day blockade on sea arrivals if there is a 'serious threat to public order".
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US FDA declines Moderna flu vaccine review amid vaccine guidance rollback
CEO Stephane Bancel said the letter refusing review did not cite 'any safety or efficacy concerns'.
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Will Thursday’s elections be a watershed moment for Bangladesh?
Millions of people are expected to cast ballots in the first polls since prime minister Sheikh Hasina was removed.
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Struggling to get by: Behind the US underemployment crisis
Trump's tariffs, heightened healthcare and housing costs, and a stagnating jobs market leaves more workers struggling.
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Beyond pressure: What is the Trump administration’s endgame in Cuba?
As US actions fuel a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, is US President Trump seeking a deal, or to topple the government?
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CBO: US Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade
'One Big Beautiful Bill Act', higher tariffs and immigration crackdown are factored into the report.
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9 killed in one of Canada’s worst mass shootings
Nine people have been killed in a mass shooting at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada.
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US lawmakers slam Pam Bondi over administration’s handling of Epstein files
US attorney general was hammered over heavy redactions to Epstein-related documents, prosecution of political rivals.
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Thousands celebrate 47th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution
Rallies across Iran marked the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, with many showing support for the government.
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Bangladesh holds its first election since ousting its former leader
Bangladeshis go to the polls for the first time since they overthrew their former autocratic leader. Will voters trust the results?
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Suspect in Canada school shooting was an 18-year-old with prior mental health calls
Police said the suspect in the school shooting in remote British Columbia, Jesse Van Rootselaar, was found dead and had a history of mental health contact with police, and that the suspect's mother and stepbrother were also found dead.
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T20 World Cup: West Indies beat England by 30 runs to lead Group C
Rutherford's 76 and spinners' control help the two-time champions beat the 2022 winners at the Wankhede Stadium.
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Libya issues rare oil exploration licences to foreign firms
Winning bidders include Chevron, Eni, QatarEnergy and Aiteo.
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Bangladesh’s election tests the power of Gen Z
Bangladesh’s first post-uprising election tests whether a new generation can truly reshape power.