England captain Stokes has surgery after being hit in face by ballLONDON, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - England Test captain Ben Stokes says that he has undergone successful surgery after being struck in the face by a cricket ball. "You should see the state of the cricket ball," read the caption, alongside a laughing face emoji. On Tuesday he posted again from hospital with a photo of his swollen face and the caption: "May not look like it but the surgery was a success." Stokes is back in England following a woeful Ashes tour, which ended with a 4-1 series loss to Australia. Stokes is no longer a member of England's white-ball set-up and isn't at the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

According to the document, the FBI is conducting a probe into allegations of "electoral impropriety" in the 2020 election and "whether any of the improprieties were intentional acts that violated federal criminal laws." "The FBI criminal investigation originated from a referral sent by Kurt Olsen, Presidentially appointed Director of Election Security and Integrity," it said. As potential evidence of fraud, the affidavit cited a number of previously aired claims about the 2020 vote in Fulton County, some of which have been proven false. Trump nevertheless continues to falsely claim that he won the 2020 election over Democrat Joe Biden. Fulton County chairman Rob Pitts, speaking to reporters following the FBI raid, said the county has been targeted because he "stood up to Donald Trump's big lie."

The tepid performance followed a mixed day on Wall Street, where tech firms pared recent gains amid lingering worries about extended valuations and the vast sums pumped into artificial intelligence. Traders were also awaiting key jobs data due later in the day -- and inflation figures at the end of the week -- that could provide a clearer idea about the Federal Reserve's plans ahead of its March policy meeting. Traders now see more chance of three rate cuts this year, with two already baked into prices, according to Bloomberg. While the Dow edged up to another record on Wall Street, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped, with tech firms among the main losers. Asia fared marginally better, with Hong Kong, Sydney, Seoul, Taipei and Manila up, while Shanghai, Singapore and Wellington were down.

LONDON, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Southampton made an incredible late comeback from three goals down to beat crisis club Leicester 4-3 in the Championship on Tuesday. Leicester interim manager Andy King looked set for his first victory since taking charge after first-half goals from Divine Mukasa, Patson Daka and Abdul Fatawu at the King Power Stadium. Leicester's brittle confidence was exposed as Jack Stephens netted in the 82nd minute and Ryan Manning equalised five minutes later. Seven years after thrashing Southampton 9-0 at St Mary's, Leicester hit a devastating low of their own against the Saints. Still searching for a permanent manager following Marti Cifuentes' sacking, Leicester are outside the relegation zone only on goal difference.

LONDON, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Benjamin Sesko saved Michael Carrick's unbeaten start as Manchester United interim manager with a last-gasp equaliser in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against struggling West Ham. West Ham forward Crysencio Summerville had five goals in his previous five games and he almost made it six with a stinging strike that Senne Lammens pushed away at full stretch. Unable to trap West Ham with a high press, United were caught flat-footed by an incisive break. However, there was a sting in the tale for West Ham as Sesko levelled with just seconds left. Bryan Mbeumo swung in a teasing cross and Sesko deftly guided his finish past West Ham keeper Mads Hermansen from 10 yards.

MILAN, Italy, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Medals table from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics after action on Tuesday:Gold Silver Bronze TotalNorway 6 2 4 12Germany 3 2 1 6Sweden 3 2 1 6Switzerland 3 1 1 5United States 2 3 2 7Austria 2 3 0 5Italy 2 2 7 11Japan 2 2 4 8France 1 2 0 3Czech Republic 1 1 0 2Netherlands 1 1 0 2Slovenia 1 1 0 2Canada 0 1 2 3China 0 1 1 2New Zealand 0 1 1 2South Korea 0 1 1 2Latvia 0 1 0 1Poland 0 1 0 1Belgium 0 0 1 1Bulgaria 0 0 1 1

NEW YORK, Feb 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Global stocks moved without direction Tuesday as traders assessed mixed company earnings and the outlook for the tech sector ahead of key economic data releases, with lackluster US retail sales data keeping investors cautious. US retail sales showed no growth in December, according to delayed government data, undershooting expectations and adding to worries about the economy. "It's a big week for economic data, with fresh reads on the consumer, jobs, and inflation. Shares in British drugmaker AstraZeneca advanced two percent after it reported a jump in net profit thanks to strong cancer drug sales. Oil prices slipped as traders tracked Monday's strong session on Wall Street, where tech firms Microsoft, Meta and Nvidia led the charge.

BNP standing committee member and Chairman of the party's Election Steering Committee, Nazrul Islam Khan, made the remarks while speaking to journalists after a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A. M. M. Nasiruddin at the Election Building in Agargaon. We have requested the Election Commission to strictly fulfill its legal responsibilities so that the election is conducted in a free, fair, impartial and peaceful environment," he said. The veteran BNP leader stressed that the Election Commission's role must not create any perception of bias toward any particular party or candidate. During the meeting, discussions were held with Chief Election Commissioner A. M. M. Nasiruddin and EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed. The BNP delegation included Chairman's Advisory Council member and Election Steering Committee member Ismail Zabihullah, Election Steering Committee team leader Dr. Zakaria, and BNP Media Cell member Shyhrul Kabir Khan.

Kosher Pastrami Sandwich (4.5/5)My favorite and most ordered sandwich is the Kosher pastrami sandwich. However, it is a bit less filling than the sandwich options. Chickpea-of-the-Sea Salad Sandwich (2/5)This was recommended to me by the lovely morning attendant who distributes the meals on West Campus. Kosher Egg and Cheese Bagel Sandwich (0.5/5)This sandwich is one of the worst things I have ever eaten. While I missed a few options, I would overall highly recommend the grain bowls and Kosher options (as long as you avoid the egg and cheese bagel sandwich).

Reading time: about 8 minutesEvery year, on Valentine’s Day eve, thousands of Cornellians log into their emails, awaiting a message from Perfect Match revealing their potentially perfect Cornell love. As of Feb. 10, over 3,600 Cornellians had already submitted their Perfect Match survey, according to its website. The current Perfect Match team consists of nineteen undergraduate students, split between the engineering and business teams. Maybe you actually end up finding your perfect match.”According to the Perfect Match website, matches are expected to be released by email on the evening of Feb. 12. Until then, the Perfect Match team encourages all Cornellians to submit their survey responses and try their luck at Cupid’s algorithm.

Ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election and referendum, people have begun leaving Dhaka to cast their votes in their respective constituencies. Meanwhile, MP candidates across the country have arranged buses, trucks and other vehicles to transport voters to their home constituencies in an effort to secure votes. Reports also indicate that some candidates distributed free bus tickets to voters to ensure their presence on polling day. Rafiqul Islam, a voter leaving Dhaka, said: “I’m leaving Dhaka just to cast my vote. “Where the fare is usually Tk300, they are now asking for Tk1,000,” he said, adding that he was travelling to Jamalpur to vote.

One hundred platoons of Coast Guard have been deployed in the coastal region to maintain law and order during the 13th national parliamentary election and referendum slated for February 12. According to the Coast Guard, a total of 3,585 members have been deployed for 28 days from January 18 to February 14. Director General of the Bangladesh Coast Guard Rear Admiral Md Ziaul Haque said that 200 Coast Guard members have been deployed at 22 polling stations in the Meghna coastal area of Chandpur. Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haque said that under the West Zone, Coast Guard personnel are deployed at 66 polling stations in 16 unions across Dakope, Koyra, and Mathbaria upazilas under the Khulna-1, Khulna-6, and Pirojpur-3 constituencies. Coast Guard sources said the referendum and the election will be held to promote an accountable, welfare-oriented, and prosperous Bangladesh.

To ensure a fair, free, peaceful and impartial 13th Jatiya Sangsad Election and Referendum, the Rangpur Metropolitan Police (RpMP) has imposed temporary restrictions on the movement of certain vehicles within the metropolitan area. As per the notification, the movement of taxi cabs, pickup vans, microbuses and trucks will remain suspended from 12:00 midnight on Wednesday (February 11) to 12:00 midnight on Thursday (February 12). In addition, motorcycle movement will be prohibited for a longer period—from 12:00 midnight on Tuesday (February 10) to 12:00 midnight on Friday (February 13). Emergency service vehicles, including ambulances, fire service, electricity, gas, postal and telecommunications services, as well as vehicles carrying newspapers, are also exempted. Limited exemptions have been granted for candidates and election agents with prior approval, while restrictions will be relaxed on key highways and major connecting roads.

Afire broke out at a 10-storey building in Mirpur's Pallabi area of the capital on Tuesday night, officials said. Two fire engines were dispatched to the scene to bring the blaze under control, said Shahjahan Islam, duty officer at the Fire Service control room. The fire originated on the third floor of the multistorey building located in the Mirpur 11.5 area.

Bangladesh heads into a decisive electoral test Thursday as voters across the country prepare to cast ballots in the 13th national parliamentary election, being held alongside a nationwide referendum, amid heightened security, political fragmentation and lingering uncertainty over voter participation. Voting will be conducted at 42,659 polling centres, with an additional 299 centres designated for counting postal ballots, bringing the total number of centres involved to 42,958. The EC has classified roughly half of the polling centres as “important” or “high-risk” based on past incidents and local political dynamics. More than 90% of polling centres have been fitted with CCTV cameras, though officials said the final verified figure would be released after completion of checks. Following concerns raised by media groups, the commission clarified that journalists are permitted to use mobile phones for photography and video recording at polling centres.