1 October 2026

Five things to know about the Nobel Prize

The 2026 Nobel winners will be announced between October 5 and 12, starting with the Nobel Prize in Medicine on October 5, 2026.
1 October 2026

Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey sells for record $12.26M

Michael Jordan's jersey from Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals sold for $12.26 million on Tuesday, breaking the record for a piece of Jordan memorabilia.
1 October 2026

Indefinite transport strike begins in Habiganj

Passengers stranded as bus services suspended over alleged detention, assault of workers
1 October 2026

Indian pilot wins praise after flydubai drama

"Captain Smit Machchhar is a HERO," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on X.
1 October 2026

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survives lethal execution attempt

Pike's condition following the ordeal was not immediately made known, and it was not clear precisely what would happen after she had been taken by ambulance away from the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, the state capital.
1 October 2026

811 runs, five centuries: Gambhir questions Guwahati's batting-friendly pitch

"There has to be a bit more of a contest between bat and ball, because I think you talk about cricket — but this is not cricket, this is only batting," Gambhir told Star Sports.
1 October 2026

Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan kill nine, Kabul says

The Pakistani military launched rare strikes on Afghanistan's Helmand province on Thursday, the Taliban government said as it reported multiple civilians killed
1 October 2026

PM leaves Dhaka for Feni on daylong tour

He will attend several programmes in Feni, including the inauguration of the rehabilitation of the Muhuri-Kohua Flood Control, Drainage and Irrigation Project (Phase I)
1 October 2026

Singapore launches matchmaking service for govt officials

FirstDate started as an idea at the GovTech annual hackathon to explore the challenges people face when meeting someone new.
1 October 2026

No gold this time either as Pakistan knock out Tigers

The Tigers, who last won gold at the 2010 Asian Games, were restricted to 111-7 after Pakistan elected to field in the rain-curtailed 13-over-a-side contest.
1 October 2026

Passengers foil bid to crash Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, Israel says, after co-pilot stabs pilot

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday Israel will get to the "root" of the co-pilot who engaged in a foiled attempt to crash an Israel-bound flydubai flight and that Israel will "possibly" be participating in the probe into the incident.
1 October 2026

‘It’s something beautiful’: Cuti Romero’s emotional night as Argentina captain

The Cordoba-born defender led his country on home soil for the first time since being named Lionel Messi’s successor in the captaincy and Romero could hardly have scripted a more emotional homecoming.
1 October 2026

Zidane has Bangladesh's back

At 6ft 4in, he also has the physical profile Bangladesh have often lacked at the back. Add his technical ability and composure on the ball, and there is plenty for the new Bangladesh head coach Thomas Dooley to work with.
1 October 2026

Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency

Japan toughened requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to tighten immigration controls.
1 October 2026

US Supreme Court sides with Tennessee to allow its first execution of a woman in 200 years

The Tennessee Department of Correction said in a statement to Reuters afterwards that it planned "to move forward with the execution today."
1 October 2026

A historic Australia tour, but are the Tigresses ready?

The squad raises questions about whether enough has been done to build towards that challenge.
1 October 2026

Netanyahu credits Israeli plumber for averting plane disaster

Netanyahu described a dramatic mid-flight struggle to control the flydubai plane after it plummeted 17,000 feet in the span of a minute, according to the Flightradar24 website.
1 October 2026

Argentina begin new era with 4-0 victory over Bolivia

The result provided an encouraging start to Argentina's post-Messi cycle, with Martínez, Paz, Romero and López all contributing to an emphatic attacking display.
1 October 2026

PM Tarique ordered release of Kushtia teacher detained over alleged derogatory remarks about him: Mahdi Amin

PMO spokesperson says the prime minister was upset by the detention and directed police to release Golam Kibria Lalon with dignity and ensure his safe return home
1 October 2026