Deportation raids drive Minneapolis immigrant family into hiding
MINNEAPOLIS, United States, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - For the two months that federal agents have been conducting immigration raids in Minneapolis, Ana, Carlos and their son Luis have locked themselves in at home, feeling trapped behind their own deadbolt. But the armed, masked agents the Trump administration has deployed into this city don't care about that document, which no longer protects against arrest or deportation. As "Operation Metro Surge" continues in Minneapolis, questions swirl around how many innocent people are swept up in raids. They don't know how they'll manage next month, but they're praying that the federal agents hunting immigrants in Minnesota get sent elsewhere in the country. Ana admitted she sometimes imagines herself back in Mexico, but "the only thing keeping me here are my children's dreams."
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 01, 2026 03:25 UTC
Hundreds paddle off Bondi Beach for boy killed by shark
SYDNEY, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Hundreds of swimmers and surfers paddled their boards into the waves off Australia's Bondi Beach on Sunday in memory of a 12-year-old boy who died after being attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour. We're going to miss him, miss him forever," the boy's father told people gathered on the Sydney beach, according to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald. A suspected bull shark bit him on January 18 as he played with friends on a Sydney Harbour beach, jumping off a rock into the water. "A beautiful tribute for Nico," his Sydney school posted in a message on social media with a photo of the Bondi Beach paddle-out. Officials said heavy rain draining into the harbour and ocean beaches had turned the water brackish, raising the risk of shark attacks.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 01, 2026 03:25 UTC
Separatist attacks in Pakistan kill 33, dozens of militants dead
Pakistan has been battling a separatist insurgency in Balochistan for decades, with frequent attacks on security forces, foreign nationals and non-locals in the mineral-rich province bordering Afghanistan and Iran. The military's media wing said in a statement that attacks had taken place in multiple locations including the provincial capital Quetta and Gwadar. A senior official in Quetta told AFP that militants had abducted a deputy district commissioner. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), the most active militant separatist group in the province, claimed responsibility for the attacks in a statement sent to AFP. In August 2024, militants blew up bridges, stormed hotels and targeted security installations in assaults across the province that killed dozens.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 01, 2026 03:19 UTC
Iraq majority bloc backs Maliki for PM despite Trump threat
BAGHDAD, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iraq's main Shiite alliance, which holds a parliamentary majority, said it will back Nouri al-Maliki to become the next prime minister, despite US threats to end all support to the country. Maliki, a powerbroker and shrewd politician, is Iraq's only two-term prime minister, having led the government between 2006 and 2014. "Choosing the prime minister is an exclusively Iraqi constitutional matter ... free from foreign interference," it said. Once elected, the president will have 15 days to appoint a prime minister, typically nominated by the largest Shiite bloc. One source said that Shiite leaders are divided: some wanted Maliki to retreat fearing US sanctions if he returns to office.
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February 01, 2026 03:04 UTC
Napoli edge Fiorentina as injury crisis deepens
ROME, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Champions Napoli edged lowly Fiorentina 2-1 in Serie A on Saturday to keep pace in the title race, three days after being dumped out of the Champions League. Staggering under the weight of an injury crisis that includes star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and striker Romelu Lukaku, Napoli lost captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo to a twisted knee in the first half. Inter Milan travel to Cremonese on Sunday and lead the title charge on 52 points, with AC Milan second on 47 ahead of Tuesday's game at Bologna. Napoli went into Saturday's game with just one win from their last seven matches in all competitions. Earlier on Saturday Pisa lost 3-1 at home to Sassuolo to remain rock-bottom having won just one match from 23.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 01, 2026 03:04 UTC
Bayern held at Hamburg to open door for Dortmund
Bayern held at Hamburg to open door for DortmundBERLIN, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Bayern Munich dropped points for the second straight week in the Bundesliga as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Hamburg on Saturday. Hamburg had chance to win it late with Manuel Neuer well outside his box, but Alphonso Davies denied Vieira and saved Bayern with a desperation clearance. It was the first time Hamburg avoided defeat against Bayern since 2014, a run of nine straight defeats with 39 goals conceded. Arsenal loanee Vieira tucked a penalty under Neuer's outstretched hand to give Hamburg the lead, their first goal against Bayern in seven matches dating back to 2016. Half-time substitute Diaz gave Bayern the lead 90 seconds into the second period, guiding a Michael Olise pass in from close range.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 01, 2026 03:01 UTC
New head of US mission in Venezuela arrives as ties warm
New head of US mission in Venezuela arrives as ties warmCARACAS, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The new head of the US diplomatic mission to Venezuela arrived in the country on Saturday as relations gradually resume after the ouster of Nicolas Maduro in a US military raid. A charge d'affaires is the head of a diplomatic mission in the absence of a full ambassador. The United States has already sent a mission to assess the embassy, which has been largely unoccupied for the past six years. US forces attacked Venezuela on January 3, capturing Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores and taking them to New York for trial on US-issued drug trafficking charges. Trump has said he was working "really well" with Rodriguez, and a US official has said Rodriguez would visit the United States soon.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 01, 2026 02:59 UTC
Arsenal stretch Premier League lead, Chelsea fightback breaks Hammers' hearts
LONDON, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Arsenal settled any fears of a collapse in their pursuit of a first Premier League title in 22 years by thrashing Leeds 4-0 on Saturday as Chelsea came from two goals down to beat West Ham 3-2. But his replacement Noni Madueke played a major part in inflicting just a second defeat in 12 games on Leeds. A third consecutive league win would have taken Nuno Espirito Santo's side to within two points of safety. But they wilted under the weight of Chelsea pressure after Rosenior's triple half-time substitution inspired a transformed second-half performance. Chelsea move above Manchester United into fourth and open up a four-point lead over Liverpool, who host Newcastle later, in the battle for a place in next season's Champions League.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 01, 2026 02:57 UTC
UK rights campaigner Tatchell arrested at pro-Palestinian protest
LONDON, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - London police on Saturday arrested prominent rights activist Peter Tatchell at a pro-Palestinian march after he displayed a placard featuring the slogan "globalise the intifada", his foundation said. Tatchell, a veteran human rights campaigner best known for his LGBTQ advocacy, was detained as he attended a pro-Palestinian demonstration which featured attendees marching through central London, according to his foundation. "The police claimed the word intifada is unlawful. The word intifada is not a crime in law. Tatchell had posted on X a photograph of himself on the protest route carrying a placard with several different slogans on them including "Globalise the intifada".
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 01, 2026 02:47 UTC
US envoy reports 'constructive' Ukraine talks with Russia
WASHINGTON, United States, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US envoy Steve Witkoff said Saturday he had held constructive talks with a Russian envoy in Florida as part of the US drive to end the war in Ukraine. "We are encouraged by this meeting that Russia is working toward securing peace in Ukraine," he added. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and White House Senior Advisor Josh Gruenbaum also attended the talks, he said. Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's top economic envoy, met Witkoff and Kushner in January on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He also held talks with US negotiators on Ukraine in a visit to Miami in December.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 01, 2026 02:45 UTC
Ukraine hit by mass power outages after 'technical malfunction'
KYIV, Ukraine, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Ukraine's power grid experienced mass outages for several hours on Saturday after a "technical malfunction" caused electrical lines between Moldova, Romania and Ukraine to fail, Ukraine's energy minister said. By Saturday evening, the power companies had restored power to all regions of Kyiv, said Ukraine's Energy Minister Denys Shmygal. Shmygal said on Telegram that a "technical malfunction" caused "a simultaneous shutdown of the 400-kilovolt line between the power grids of Romania and Moldova and the 750-kilovolt line between western and central Ukraine" had caused the shutdown. Moldova produces its own power but also imports some, mainly from Romania, as well as Ukraine. The incident piles further pressure on Ukraine's energy grid, which was already in a fragile state due to weeks of intense Russian bombardment.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 01, 2026 02:44 UTC
Kishan, Arshdeep star as India down New Zealand in T20 finale
Kishan, Arshdeep star as India down New Zealand in T20 finaleTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Ishan Kishan hit his maiden T20 international century and Arshdeep Singh took five wickets as India thrashed New Zealand by 46 runs to seal the series 4-1 on Saturday. India, who are number one in the T20 rankings, bowled out New Zealand for 225 despite a 38-ball 80 by opener Finn Allen. India will begin their T20 World Cup title defence next Saturday when they play the United States in Mumbai. Left-arm quick Arshdeep picked up his first five-wicket haul in T20 matches for India, taking 5-51. Kishan took on leg-spinner Sodhi as he blasted four fours and two sixes in a 29-run 12th over.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 01, 2026 02:41 UTC
Snowstorm barrels into southern US as blast of icy weather widens
Snowstorm barrels into southern US as blast of icy weather widensWASHINGTON, United States, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A powerful snowstorm blasted southern US states on Saturday, snarling travel and bringing subzero temperatures as deadly weather intensified in regions not accustomed to extreme winter conditions. All of North and South Carolina, and portions of Georgia, eastern Tennessee and Kentucky, as well as southern Virginia were under a winter storm warning. North Carolina saw 750 car crashes on Saturday, the highway patrol said. Faust, North Carolina recorded 14.5 inches (37 cm) of snow, while West Critz, Virginia got 12.5 inches. Saturday's storm forced more than 1,000 flight cancellations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina, a major hub for American Airlines.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 01, 2026 02:39 UTC
AC Milan prolong France 'keeper Maignan deal by five years
MILAN, Italy, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Mike Maignan signed a new deal with AC Milan that will keep the France goalkeeper at the San Siro until 2031, the Serie A giants confirmed on Saturday. Italian media reported that Milan have almost doubled Maignan's annual salary to five millions euros, ensuring their captain will stay. "AC Milan is pleased to announce the extension of Mike Maignan's contract until June 30, 2031," said Milan, currently second in Serie A.Maignan says he enjoys working with coach Massimiliano Allegri, who joined Milan in May 2025. I don't want to make comparisons, but we get along well and he knows how to handle me," Maignan said in December. But Maignan is back to his best and Milan went into the weekend five points behind league leaders and local rivals Inter Milan in the race for the Scudetto.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 01, 2026 02:39 UTC
South Korea posts record January exports on AI chip boom
SEOUL, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - South Korea posted its highest-ever exports for the month of January, official data showed on Sunday, fuelled by a global AI boom heavily reliant on chips made in the country. Home to the world's leading memory chip makers, South Korean products have become crucial to AI infrastructure. "Semiconductor exports came in at $20.5 billion, a 102.7 percent increase," the ministry said, the second-highest monthly chips exports. The record was set a month earlier, when the country exported chips worth $20.8 billion. South Korean Trade and Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan met his US counterpart Howard Lutnick in Washington following the hike announcement and returned to Seoul on Saturday.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 01, 2026 02:37 UTC