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Xulhaz Mannan and his friend were found dead in an apartment in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on Monday. Police said five or six men had entered the seven-storey building under the guise of delivering a package and attacked the pair with machetes. According to witnesses, the unidentified assailants shouted “Allahu Akbar” and fired blanks as they fled the scene. Mannan …

The Mazda MX-5 Miata was named World Car of the Year in late March and now the Japanese company is celebrating another important milestone – the production of the one-millionth example of the model. The MX-5’s success since it entered production 27 years ago has already seen it enter the Guinness World Record’s book as the best-selling two-seater sports car …

World’s first mind controlled drone race held in Florida last week where participants used their thoughts to drive and direct flying robots. Students at the University of Florida have used Emotiv Insight EEG headsets to read their brain activity, translate it and transmit it in real-time to drones as a control mechanism.

Microsoft launched a new deal on its Lumia 950 XL and Lumia 950, and if you’ve got any interest in Windows phones, it’s a pretty nice offer. This deal is valid for one week, or through May 1, 2016, or while supplies last. As you might expect, there are a number of gotchas: You have to actually buy a Lumia …

For the first time since the attacks which took place in the city in March, the metro station at Maelbeek in the city has reopened. According to the spokesman of the League of Intercommunaux Transport of Brussels (STIB), Francoise Ledune, all Brussels metro stations are functional and subway runs at usual time before the attacks.

Sigourney Weaver has spoken about the progress of Neill Blomkamp’s forthcoming Alien movie, and it’s looking good. The actress, infamous for her role as Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise, has discussed the District 9 director’s Alien outing, which is yet to be given a release date. She explained: “Well, I think it is. Ridley asked Neill not to make …

The renowned Congolese musician Papa Wemba has died at the age of 66 after collapsing on stage during a concert in Ivory Coast. It’s thought he may have suffered a stroke. The Congolese rumba star had been performing at the FEMUA 2016 festival in Ivory Coast when he collapsed in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Toronto-born Manuela Testolini, who was married to Prince for five years to 2006, on Friday said she is building a school to honor the memory of the iconic music artist after he was found dead at his recording studio in Minnesota on Thursday. “Prince and I had a magical journey together and I loved him immensely,” said Testolini, whose marriage …

An 18-year-old gunman who injured two students at a high school prom in northern Wisconsin Saturday night died after he was shot by police, officials said. According to a Facebook post by the Unified School District of Antigo, classes at Antigo High School will resume on Monday. Several agencies conducted a thorough search of Antigo High School and the on-site …

The sad news of legendary singer-guitarist Prince passing away at Paisley Park has left the world in mourning. Celebrities like Jennifer Hudson, The Game and others have paid tribute the late musician. On Thursday (April 21), Rihanna remembered the late music icon during her ‘Anti’ World Tour stop in Calgary, Canada. “Today is a very sad day in music,” RiRi …

Five people have been killed in two related shootings in Georgia, reports the New York Times. The suspect is Wayne Hawes, 51, of Appling, Georgia, who reportedly shot five people on Friday night, before killing himself with the same weapon.