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#World Cup / To Argentina haters: Calling it "scripted" won’t change reality!
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#World Cup / Argentina to wear navy blue: Tribute or superstition?
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#World Cup / Why is everyone talking about the French football team’s bags?
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#World Cup / Lamine Yamal’s emotional family moments are melting football fans
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Un-erasable: This open-access digital archive is preserving evidence of war from Gaza
ArchiveGenocide brings together tens of thousands of videos and photographs, as researchers race to protect potentially important material from deletion, censorship and digital decay
10 July 2026, 20:16 PM
Palestinians are creating a digital archive to safeguard a history under threat
Hundreds of thousands of photographs, letters and personal records are being preserved across multiple countries as Gaza’s cultural institutions face widespread destruction.
10 July 2026, 13:59 PM
Regular fans vs Seasonal fans: Same old fight every World Cup
Explore the passionate clashes between seasonal and regular football fans in Bangladesh during the iconic World Cup tournament. Understanding these diverse perspective gaps helps enthusiastic supporters overcome toxic gatekeeping to truly enjoy the beautiful game.
9 July 2026, 14:59 PM
5 surprising facts about Moroccan football that make their story special
Celebrate Morocco global football triumph as the historic Atlas Lions unite an international diaspora at the FIFA World Cup. Deep cultural roots and passionate Casablanca stadium traditions pave a powerful legacy toward hosting the 2030 tournament.
9 July 2026, 14:51 PM
What this week's tarot cards say about your life
Navigate unpredictable weekly challenges using a special Raider Waite Smith Tarot draw published for The Daily Star readers. Balance intense cosmic energies and release heavy burdens to achieve grounded stability during this transformative Cancer astrological season.
9 July 2026, 14:44 PM
Badsha Bahadur deserved rescue before his suffering went viral
Discover how Bangladesh authorities rescued Badsha Bahadur, a fifty-five-year-old circus elephant, transferring him to Mirpur Zoo. This vital wildlife welfare intervention highlights the urgent need for proactive enforcement under the new Wildlife Conservation Act.
9 July 2026, 14:41 PM
Is FIFA really biased towards Argentina? Football fans debate!
Unpack the heated debate surrounding FIFA refereeing decisions and Argentina football victories. Fans clash over alleged bias toward Lionel Messi, questioning tournament credibility while others dismiss the controversy as standard social media conspiracy theories and rivalry frustration.
8 July 2026, 16:46 PM
A World Cup own goal that led to murder
Witness the tragic legacy of Colombian defender Andrés Escobar, whose 1994 World Cup own goal led to his fatal shooting in Medellín, illustrating how toxic football fanaticism turns sporting mistakes into dangerous real-world violence.
8 July 2026, 16:41 PM
Breaking into consulting in the West
Firms bring in valuable research portals, frameworks, and toolkits, but their real edge lies in adapting these to the internal reality of an organisation, fitting the client company’s culture, leadership dynamics, and operating model.
8 July 2026, 14:16 PM
Meta launches Muse Image, new AI image model
Meta has introduced Muse Image, a new artificial intelligence model that generates and edits images from text prompts, the company recently announced.
8 July 2026, 14:08 PM
Meet the couple behind the Empire State building climb
Witness a gravity-defying Empire State Building proposal as Russian rooftoppers Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau face burglary charges in New York City. Their high-altitude romance explores the thin line between extreme passion and legal consequences.
7 July 2026, 18:47 PM
A guide to restaurants in Dhaka that are screening World Cup matches
Experience vibrant FIFA World Cup 2026 live screenings across Dhaka hubs like Gulshan and Banani. Cafés including Délifrance and Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel offer exclusive menus, creating a perfect atmosphere to enjoy football with community.
7 July 2026, 18:42 PM
No top-ranked team has won the World Cup: Can Argentina?
Defy football history as Argentina aims to break the FIFA World Cup number one ranking curse in 2026. Lionel Messi and Scaloni lead the defending champions, inspiring diverse fan debates on squad grit and winning DNA.
7 July 2026, 18:38 PM
DeepSeek to develop its own AI chip: report
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is developing its own artificial intelligence chip, a move that could lessen its dependence on Nvidia and Huawei hardware, according to three people familiar with the matter cited in a recent Reuters report.
7 July 2026, 17:26 PM
Anthropic’s Mythos used to scan US government code: report
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is using Anthropic's powerful Mythos artificial intelligence model to scan government software for hidden weaknesses, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as per a recent report.
7 July 2026, 15:17 PM
Australia’s under-16 social media ban fails first age check hurdle, study finds
A team of software testers found that Australian social media platforms did not request age proof for any of 50 accounts that declared themselves to be 16, a result that leaves the country’s world-first under-16 ban “ineffective” at the most basic screening stage, according to a study seen by Reuters.
7 July 2026, 15:02 PM
Obsession and the horror of a stolen self
A review of Curry Barker's breakout film.
7 July 2026, 14:46 PM
The Lamine Yamal origin story: A curious Messi connection!
Uncover Lamine Yamal's legendary origin story involving Lionel Messi, a bathtub, and a viral photograph. This compelling narrative highlights how the Barcelona prodigy faces Cristiano Ronaldo, bridging football's greatest rivalry with an iconic generational torch-passing moment.
6 July 2026, 21:11 PM
World Cup quarter-final predictions using tarot
Predict the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 outcomes through cartomancy. This unique tarot reading analyzes high-stakes matchups like Morocco versus Canada and Portugal against Spain, revealing the fated energy driving nations toward quarter-final glory.
6 July 2026, 21:08 PM
What makes female friendships so strong and enduring
Discover how lifelong female friendships like Ramisa and Lily’s provide essential emotional support. This inspiring narrative highlight why enduring bonds withstand life's complex challenges, offering women a sacred, anchoring network that outlasts all other relationships.
6 July 2026, 21:02 PM