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Doctor urges everyone to eat 3 kiwis a day

If you’re struggling to get some good, restful shuteye, adding this fruit to your diet might offer surprising relief. Those with chronic constipation can also turn to this simple remedy for more effective digestion and gut function, experts have revealed. The fruit in question is the good ol’ kiwi, a humble but mighty fruit that gets overlooked way too often. ...

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At least 64 killed in Rio as police launch largest-ever raids on drug gangs

Bodies piled up in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas on Tuesday after police carried out the largest operation in the city’s history against drug traffickers, leaving at least 64 people dead in what witnesses described as scenes of war. More than 2,500 heavily armed officers, supported by armored vehicles, helicopters, and drones, stormed the Complexo da Penha and Complexo do Alemão ...

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Dortmund knock Frankfurt out of German Cup on penalties

Borussia Dortmund eliminated Eintracht Frankfurt from the German Cup in the second round on Tuesday, winning 4-2 on penalties after the match finished 1-1. Dortmund were faultless from the spot with Fabio Silva, Niklas Suele, Carney Chukwuemeka and Felix Nmecha all converting, while Ritsu Doan and Fares Chaibi both missed penalties for the home side. Frankfurt’s Mario Goetze and Ansgar ...

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Putellas scores again to lead Spain into UEFA women’s Nations League final

Two-time Ballon D’Or winner Alexia Putellas scored again Tuesday to ensure Spain will defend their women’s UEFA Nations League title against the victors of the France-Germany semi-final. After putting four goals past Sweden in the first leg of the last-four draw, Spain came away with a 1-0 victory in Gothenburg to advance with a 5-0 aggregate. The two-legged final will ...

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Microsoft, OpenAI restructure partnership, granting more independence

Microsoft and OpenAI announced Tuesday a major overhaul of their AI partnership, giving both companies greater independence while maintaining close collaboration. Under the new arrangement, Microsoft will hold roughly 27 percent of the restructured OpenAI, an investment valued at around $135 billion, as OpenAI transitions to a public benefit corporation structure. OpenAI has also committed to purchasing $250 billion in ...

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Collision between Biman aircraft and boarding bridge at Sylhet airport; London-bound flight delayed

A London-bound Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight (BG-201) was delayed after its engine was hit accidentally by a boarding bridge at Sylhet Osmani International Airport today (29 October) morning. The incident occurred around 10:30am, said Osmani International Airport Director Hafiz Ahmad adding that authorities have called for a safety inspection. As a result, flight BG-201 was canceled, and another aircraft from ...

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If polls not held on time, July Charter have to be passed: Taher

Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher has said that the July Charter is a very important document that it must be implemented through a referendum, even if some funds are spent “The July Charter is a matter of reform so I have never thought it was right to combine the two issues because it can lead to uncertainty regarding the ...

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‘Do not expect biased behavior from consensus commission’

BNP has expressed disappointment with the various actions of the National Consensus Commission and the interim government, said BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday. “We do not expect biased behavior from the consensus commission. We want to see the interim government in the role of a caretaker government.” While speaking at a seminar at a city hotel, Salahuddin ...

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HC issues rule to pay Tk 2cr to family of metro rail accident victim

The High Court has issued a rule asking why Tk 2 crore should not be providedas compensationto the family of the man killed after a metro rail bearing pad came loose. The court also directed the formation of an expert committee to investigate overall metro rail safety and accident-related issues and submit a report within 30 days. The order was ...

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Trial dropped for man who stabbed girl in West End

A man who stabbed an 11-year-old girl in a random knife attack in the West End will not face trial for her attempted murder, a court has heard. Ioan Pintaru, 33, of no fixed address, had previously pleaded guilty to wounding the girl with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and possession of a knife after the attack in Leicester ...

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