Australia's Hazlewood to miss start of T20 World Cup
SYDNEY, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the early stages of the Twenty20 World Cup as he recovers from hamstring and Achilles injuries in another setback for Australia. "Sean is an accomplished and versatile international player who has experienced numerous World Cup campaigns. Adding to their woes, star paceman Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the entire tournament in India and Sri Lanka beginning on Saturday. Australia's matches in Group B will all be played in Sri Lanka. They open against Ireland in Colombo on February 11 and will also face the co-hosts Sri Lanka, Oman and Zimbabwe.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 03:50 UTC
Winter Olympics to showcase Italian venues and global tensions
The first Olympics since the re-election of US President Donald Trump are set to be buffeted by global turbulence. Olympic power Russia's team of just 13 must compete as neutrals, a sanction imposed by the International Olympic Committee after Moscow invaded Ukraine weeks after the last Winter Games in Beijing in 2022. Also eagerly awaited is the men's ice hockey competition, with stars from the National Hockey League (NHL) in the US and Canada -- the world's strongest -- taking part for the first time since 2014. Coventry admitted that the approach of using existing venues, which are often long distances apart, has complicated the task for organisers. Two of the new venues, the sliding centre in Cortina for the bobsleigh, skeleton and luge events and the main ice hockey arena in Milan have caused the most headaches.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 03:48 UTC
Waymo raises $16 bn to fuel global robotaxi expansion
SAN FRANCISCO, United States, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Self-driving car star Waymo on Monday said it raised $16 billion in a funding round that valued the Alphabet subsidiary at $126 billion. Waymo co-chief executives Tekedra Mawakana and Dmitri Dolgov touted the massive investment as a sign that the age of large-scale autonomous mobility has arrived. Waymo's focus is on spreading its robotaxi service throughout the United States and internationally this year, the executives added. Waymo's white Jaguars, equipped with cameras and sensors, have become a familiar sight on San Francisco and Los Angeles streets. The ride-sharing giant last month unveiled a Lucid robotaxi, aiming to put a fleet of them to work in San Francisco later this year.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 03:44 UTC
Equities, metals, oil rebound after Asia-wide rout
HONG KONG, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Stocks rallied while precious metals and crude rebounded as some stability returned Tuesday following a rout fuelled by a perfect storm that sent shivers through across Asian trading floors. That, combined with the stronger dollar, also sent oil prices plunging at breakneck speed. Among equity markets, Seoul was the best performer, piling on around five percent, having dropped a little more than that Monday. It happened because liquidity?sensitive assets such as gold and silver plunged sharply", wrote Chung Hae-chang, analyst at Daishin Securities. "When margin calls occur on one side, investors often adjust collateral, which can trigger movements in other assets as well.
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February 03, 2026 03:38 UTC
Former France striker Benzema switches Saudi clubs
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - French striker Karim Benzema, who fell out with his club Al-Ittihad, has joined another Saudi club, Al-Hilal, the current league leaders, where he has signed an 18 month contract, the Riyadh club said on Monday. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner, who scored eight goals in 14 league matches this season, joined on a free transfer, his new club added. The former France international moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023 after 14 seasons with Real Madrid. This season Al-Ittihad trail leaders Al-Hilal by 12 points. Al-Hilal, who play in Riyadh, and Al-Ittihad, in Jeddah, are both owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 03:29 UTC
Liverpool beat Chelsea to Rennes defender Jacquet
LIVERPOOL, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Liverpool beat off competition from Chelsea to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet for a reported fee of up to œ60 million ($82 million) on Monday. Liverpool will reportedly pay an initial œ55 million with a further œ5 million contingent on add-ons. Jacquet, who has five caps for France Under-21s, has made 18 appearances for Rennes so far this season. Jacquet also gained Ligue 1 experience during a loan spell with Clermont Foot. In 2024, Jacquet helped France to the final of the U19 European Championship, during which he was named in the Team of the Tournament.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 03:26 UTC
Atletico complete triple transfer swoop on deadline day
MADRID, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Atletico Madrid signed midfielders Rodrigo Mendoza and Obed Vargas on Monday, as well as confirming the arrival of forward Ademola Lookman. Coach Diego Simeone had asked for reinforcements with his team third in La Liga, 10 points behind leaders Barcelona, after Conor Gallagher and Giacomo Raspadori left earlier in the winter transfer window. Mendoza joined from Elche for a reported 20 million euros ($23.5 million), although Atletico did not specify a price. Vargas, 20, moved from MLS side Seattle Sounders and played against Atletico last summer at the Club World Cup. The Rojiblancos completed that transfer on Monday, handing the Nigeria international a contract at the club until 2030.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 03:26 UTC
France investigates two Franco-Israelis for 'complicity in geneocide'
PARIS, France, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - French authorities have issued warrants for two Franco-Israeli nationals for "complicity in genocide" over allegations that they tried to stop humanitarian aid entering conflict stricken Gaza, a legal source said Monday. In an interview with The News website, Kupfer-Naouri, 50, called the French investigation "anti-semitic madness". The two activists are also suspected of "public provocation for genocide" by calling for aid to be prevented from reaching Gaza, the source said. Another source close to the investigation said warrants could be issued for about 10 other people. Clemence Bectarte, a lawyer for the groups, said it was the first investigation of its kind in genocide law.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 03:12 UTC
Trump says India, US strike trade deal
WASHINGTON, United States, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal Monday to reduce tariffs on India, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to stop buying Russian oil over the war in Ukraine. "Out of friendship and respect for Prime Minister Modi and, as per his request, effective immediately, we agreed to a Trade Deal between the United States and India," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. A White House official told AFP that an additional 25 percent tariff Trump had slapped on India in August for its purchase of Russian oil would also be dropped. Trump added that Modi "agreed to stop buying Russian Oil, and to buy much more from the United States and, potentially, Venezuela. "Even though it has and will change its oil import structure away from Russia, India would still want to keep relations steady," Aamer added.
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February 03, 2026 03:12 UTC
Trump urges 'no changes' to bill to end shutdown
Trump urges 'no changes' to bill to end shutdownWASHINGTON, United States, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump urged the House of Representatives on Monday to swiftly adopt a spending bill and end the three-day government shutdown. "I hope all Republicans and Democrats will join me in supporting this Bill, and send it to my desk WITHOUT DELAY," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. In his Truth Social post, Trump said "there can be NO CHANGES at this time" to the legislation and called for its immediate passage. Republican defections could force Johnson to rely on Democratic votes to advance the funding bill and end the shutdown. If the House approves the Senate deal, lawmakers would then have just two weeks to negotiate a full-year DHS funding bill.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 03:09 UTC
Liverpool set for Jacquet deal, Palace sign Strand Larsen on deadline day
LONDON, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Liverpool were set to win the race to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet on a quiet final day of the Premier League transfer window, while Crystal Palace swooped for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen despite the collapse of Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan. The Reds reportedly agreed a fee of up to œ60 million ($82 million) for the highly-rated Jacquet before the window closed at 1900 GMT. But the 20-year-old will not join the Premier League champions until the summer despite Liverpool's need for defensive reinforcements. The France striker was left out of Palace's squad for their Premier League draw at Nottingham Forest on Sunday, in anticipation of a transfer to AC Milan. Mateta's proposed switch to Serie A fell through on Monday after medical concerns over a knee injury, but Palace still brought in Strand Larsen.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 02:59 UTC
Strikes hit Sudan's Kordofan, Darfur: military source, witnesses
KHARTOUM, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The Sudanese army and paramilitary forces traded strikes on each others' positions in the west and south of the country on Monday, a military source and witnesses told AFP. In Darfur in the west, army strikes hit the town of Zalingei, one of five state capitals in the vast region controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Confirming the attack, the military source told AFP that the building was an RSF warehouse. After announcing last week that it had opened two corridors around Dilling, the army was continuing to advance towards South Kordofan capital Kadugli, the military source said. The secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Jan Egeland, called South Kordofan "Sudan's most dangerous and neglected frontline".
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 02:53 UTC
French PM ends budget deadlock after no confidence motions beaten
PARIS, France, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - France adopted a 2026 government budget on Monday following months of fraught negotiations after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived the latest in a string of no-confidence motions. Lawmakers rejected two no-confidence motions from the hard left and far-right parties tabled after the premier on Friday forced his budget through parliament without a vote for the third and final time. The outcome cleared the way for the budget's final approval after four months of political deadlock over government spending. Motions tabled by the France Unbowed, the Greens and other left-wing groups drew 260 of the 289 votes needed to oust the the government. The plan boosts military spending by 6.5 billion euros, a move the premier last week described as the "heart" of the budget.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 02:32 UTC
SOLAR FLARE | Gothic Dark Academia
The genre of dark academia seeks to capture this feeling. Gang of Youths: “Achilles Come Down”What would dark academia be without references to Greek mythology? “Young and Beautiful” was released specifically for the 2013 film adaptation of The Great Gatsby, emphasizing Gatsby’s distinctive yearning and adhering perfectly to the ‘classic literature’ element of the dark academia genre. The abrupt switch in tone from Phoebe Bridgers’ “Garden Song” to this only amplifies the alarming nature of the narrative. ‘Solar Flare’ is a weekly playlist column where Sun contributors spotlight a slice of musical taste with the campus community.
Source:Daily Sun
February 03, 2026 02:06 UTC
Asif Mahmud calls for Fajr-time presence at poll centres to ensure fair voting
NCP Election Management Committee Chairman Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan today spoke at Satmero High School field in Goaljhora in Panchagarh. "Sarjis Alam has worked for the development of tourism and roads here even without being an MP. Addressing the rally, Sarjis Alam, the 11-party alliance candidate for Panchagarh-1, urged voters to reject those involved in filing false cases, extortion, terrorism and violence against women. If he cannot, he can never be a good leader," Sarjis Alam said. "We will work together to ensure Sarjis Alam's victory in Panchagarh-1, Insha'Allah."
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 03, 2026 00:32 UTC