The United Kingdom, Australia and Canada on Sunday formally recognised the state of Palestine as part of an effort to revive momentum for a two-state solution, according to a joint statement. In coordinated moves, the three Western nations issued statements in this regard two days ahead of the start of the UN General Assembly’s annual “High-Level General Debate” in New ...

Air travellers are facing another day of disruption at several European airports including Heathrow, after a cyber-attack knocked out a check-in and baggage system. There were hundreds of delays on Saturday after the software used by several airlines failed, with affected airports boarding passengers using pen and paper. Brussels Airport said a cyber-attack on Friday night meant passengers were being ...

Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state, in what represents a significant change in government policy. In a video statement on X, the prime minister said: “In the face of the growing horror in the Middle East we are acting to keep alive the possibility of peace and a two-state solution.” Australia and Canada also ...

Former Liverpool manager Matt Beard has died at the age of 47, the Women’s Super League club has announced. Beard led Liverpool to back-to-back WSL titles in 2013 and 2014. He returned for a second spell at the club in 2021 but was sacked in February this year. In a statement, Liverpool paid tribute to “an extremely committed and successful ...

Real Madrid extended their flawless start to the season with a 2-0 victory over Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, marking their fifth straight win in La Liga and sixth in all competitions. The result strengthens their lead at the top of the table and continues a bright beginning under new manager Xabi Alonso. Espanyol began the game on ...

With autumn taking over and the weather turning colder, embracing the cosy new season usually involves not only a wardrobe change but also a change in eating habits. Many people around this time of year prefer to cook and eat ‘warm’ and ‘comforting’ meals and foods rather than summery dishes like salads. From soups, pies, and curries to stews and ...

A state-appointed defence lawyer on Sunday argued before International Crimes Tribunal-1 that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina did not resign from office on August 5th, 2024, but was instead compelled to leave for India. Md Amir Hossain, representing Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, made the claim while cross-examining Nahid Islam, convenor of Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) and ...

A panel of vaccine advisors named by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr on Friday said that COVID-19 shots should be administered only through shared decision-making with a healthcare provider, scrapping a broad recommendation but maintaining access through health insurance. The two-day meeting highlighted deep divisions over the future of the US immunisation schedules under Kennedy, who has long promoted ...

Home Affairs adviser Lt Gen (retired) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that members of law enforcement agencies will be on the field from September 24 to ensure peaceful celebrations of Durga Puja. “The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs will appoint 80,000 volunteers during the festival this year as it is important for all of us to remain vigilant.” ...

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged that a deep-rooted conspiracy is underway to undermine Bangladesh’s independence and sovereignty. Speaking at a discussion held at the National Press Club on Sunday, Rizvi said, “Since August 5, the changed political situation has triggered threats from neighboring countries and the rise of various forces inside the country. This has ...