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Spain wildfire forces thousands to stay home
Spanish firefighters on Tuesday were battling a forest fire stoked by fierce winds that has burned more than 2,300 hectares, with authorities urging thousands of residents to stay home.
Arsenal sign Spain midfielder Zubimendi
Arsenal on Sunday announced the signing of midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in a deal reportedly worth around £55 million ($75 million).
NOAB felicitates Prothom Alo editor
The Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh on Tuesday felicitated Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman on the daily’s winning three awards in INMA Global Media Awards 2025...
No relief for southern Europe as punishing heatwave persists
Spain and Portugal reported record temperatures Monday as Italy and France braced for several more days of a punishing heatwave that has gripped southern Europe and Britain, sparking health and wildfire warnings...
Expressive organisations and bureaucracy
IN TERMS of communicational and behavioural transparency, expressive organisations are clear and fair in their business dealings that they are vested with. On the contrary, bureaucratic organisations have been stigmatised as opaque and grey in managing their affairs. Even there was a time, 141–87 BC, when bureaucrats were largely positioned into offices weighing...
Spain star Bonmati in hospital with viral meningitis
Spain midfielder and two-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati is being treated in hospital for viral meningitis, the Spanish football federation said on Saturday.
Spain PM alleges ‘genocide’ in Gaza as 56 more killed
Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday became the most prominent European leader to describe the situation in Gaza as a ‘genocide’, as rescuers in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory said Israeli forces killed 56 people...
Rubiales to appeal fine for Hermoso forced kiss
Disgraced former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales will appeal at the Supreme Court the confirmation of his 10,800-euro fine for forcibly kissing Jenni Hermoso, his lawyer said on Wednesday...
Spaceship carrying astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary, docks with ISS
A US commercial mission carrying astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary docked with the International Space Station on Thursday, marking the first time in decades that these nations have sent crew to space...
Mirzapore, Zareen tea gardens win green factory award
Mirzapore Tea Garden and Zareen Tea Garden, both under Ispahani Group, have won ‘Green Factory Award 2025’ in tea category, said a press release...
India, Poland, Hungary make spaceflight comeback with Axiom Mission 4
A US commercial mission carrying astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary blasted off to the International Space Station on Wednesday, marking the first time in decades that these nations have sent crew members to space.
TECNO launches SPARK Go 2
Technology brand TECNO has recently brought in SPARK Go 2 on the Bangladesh market, said a press release...
ICMAB seeks audit expansion to boost transparency
The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) has called for allowing its professionals the authority to conduct financial audits, particularly for small and medium enterprises to foster competition and improve transparency in the country’s audit system...
‘Black Day’ for newspapers today
The 51st anniversary of Black Day for newspapers will be observed today with different programmes.
Gattuso named new Italy coach
Gennaro Gattuso was named Italy's new coach on Sunday and will be tasked with helping the Azzurri qualify for the 2026 World Cup after replacing Luciano Spalletti.
Netflix to invest 1b euros in Spain productions
US streaming giant Netflix said on Tuesday it was going to invest more than billion euros ($1.1 billion) in productions in Spain, which has become one of audiovisual creation hubs in Europe...
Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League
Ruben Neves scored the decisive spot kick after Alvaro Morata missed as Portugal beat Spain 5-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in Munich on Sunday to claim their second Nations League title.
54 migrants rescued from Mediterranean oil platform
Over 50 migrants were headed to the Italian island of Lampedusa on Sunday after a charity ship rescued them from an abandoned oil platform in the Mediterranean, where one woman gave birth...
Trump-Musk showdown threatens US space plans
SpaceX’s rockets ferry US astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Starlink satellite constellation blankets the globe with broadband, and the company is embedded in some of the Pentagon’s most sensitive projects, including tracking hypersonic missiles...
Spain target 'enormously important' Nations League defence
Spain are aiming to become the first side to defend the Nations League trophy, with Luis de la Fuente's side going from strength to strength on the international stage ahead of next year's World Cup.
Contenders eye 'big titles' as Nations League final four kicks off
The Nations League semi-finals start on Wednesday with Germany, Spain, France and Portugal seeking to fine tune their sides with the World Cup just one year away.
Homeless seek refuge at Madrid airport as rents soar
Victor Fernando Meza works during the day, but his salary is not enough to afford rent in the Spanish capital Madrid. So, once again, the 45-year-old Peruvian will spend the night at the airport.
US missile shield plans risk nuclear war in space: North Korea
North Korea slammed on Tuesday US president Donald Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield plan as a ‘very dangerous’ threat that could spark nuclear war in space, state media said...
MFS used for money laundering, bribery: TIB
The use of the Mobile Financial Services is increasing for money laundering, bribery, online gambling, cryptocurrency transactions and even terror financing and other illegal purposes, a Transparency International Bangladesh study has suggested...
SpaceX to launch Starship next week after setbacks
SpaceX said Friday it will make another launch attempt next week of the massive Starship rocket—key to CEO Elon Musk’s long-term vision of colonising Mars—after two consecutive in-flight explosions earlier this year.
Macron party backs banning hijab in public spaces for under 15
French president Emmanuel Macron’s political party wants to ban minors under 15 from wearing the Muslim headscarf in public, with the government set to review a report Wednesday on the spread of ‘political Islamism’ in France...
Starlink officially begins operations in Bangladesh
US-based satellite internet service provider Starlink, a subsidiary of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has officially launched its services in Bangladesh, offering two packages — Starlink Residence and Residence Lite...
StanChart’s CSR programme impacts 1.8cr lives
Standard Chartered Bank’s community investments have impacted over 18 million people across country over the past five years.
Indian space agency’s satellite mission fails due to technical issue
The Indian space agency’s mission to launch into orbit a new Earth observation satellite failed after the launch vehicle encountered a technical issue, officials said Sunday.