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IOC Confirms Ban on Transgender Athletes in Women’s Events at 2028 Olympics, Mandates Gene-Screening
PoliticsThe Guardiannzzcbc+10lsm-lvFrance 24die-presseThe IndependentYahoostraits-timesrfi-english20-minuten+2 more13d ago13 sources

IOC Confirms Ban on Transgender Athletes in Women’s Events at 2028 Olympics, Mandates Gene-Screening

The International Olympic Committee has decided to ban transgender women and those with differences in sexual development from women’s events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, mandating a gene-screening test for eligibility. This move has drawn mixed reactions, with criticism from France and support from other nations.

Barron Trump Praised for 'Life-Saving Actions' in London Assault Case
WorldAPReutersBBC+57wsjFTThe GuardianCNNnzzyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomatukrainska-pravda+49 more14d ago60 sources

Barron Trump Praised for 'Life-Saving Actions' in London Assault Case

A British judge praised Barron Trump, Donald Trump's youngest son, for his 'life-saving actions' after he called emergency services when witnessing an assault on a friend, an incident for which a Russian national was later sentenced to four years in jail.

Esports Nations Cup Announces National Partners for Inaugural Event
CultureYahoodeadline16d ago2 sources

Esports Nations Cup Announces National Partners for Inaugural Event

The Esports Nations Cup has announced its national partners for the debut event, with federations and associations selected to organize their country’s representation. The inaugural Olympics-style competition is scheduled for November 2-29, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

CultureNHK World1mo ago

Graphic designer Kazumasa Nagai dies at 96

Kazumasa Nagai, a graphic designer who led Japan's graphic design world, creating the official emblem for the 1972 Sapporo Olympics and symbol marks for many companies and organizations, passed away in February at the age of 96.

Eileen Gu Hangs With Caitlin Clark At Prada Fashion Show
CultureYahootmz1mo ago2 sources

Eileen Gu Hangs With Caitlin Clark At Prada Fashion Show

The Prada show at Milan Fashion Week had no shortage of star power from the sports world -- with Eileen Gu and Caitlin Clark catching all the latest 'fits in the front row!! Fresh off her viral Olympic run, the Team China skier and model hung out…

Swiss Public Broadcasting Fee Debate
Politics20-minuten1mo ago

Swiss Public Broadcasting Fee Debate

SVP National Councillor Thomas Matter explains why a reduction to 300 francs for Serafe fees is insufficient, discusses the impact of the Olympics on his initiative, and whether he would give up if the SRG initiative is rejected.

Alpine Skiing World Cup Continues in Soldeu, Andorra
Environment24ur1mo ago

Alpine Skiing World Cup Continues in Soldeu, Andorra

After the Winter Olympics, the Alpine Skiing World Cup resumes in Soldeu, Andorra, where top female skiers are undergoing their first downhill training. A Slovenian skier is also aiming for high goals in the upcoming speed disciplines.

Leftist Media Outraged After USA Olympic Hockey Team Goes Pro-MAGA
Politicszerohedge1mo ago

Leftist Media Outraged After USA Olympic Hockey Team Goes Pro-MAGA

Leftist Media Outraged After USA Olympic Hockey Team Goes Pro-MAGA Perhaps it's destiny - The last time the USA Men's Olympic Hockey Team won the gold in 1980 they had to first defeat the communist Soviet Union.  It was not the final game of the Olympics, it was the second to final game, but it was the only game that was treated as an epic battle of cultural and political ideals and not just a sports competition.  In 2026, the Team USA finally won again, this time against the in...

Seven Italian tourist spots among European Best Destinations 2026
CultureANSA1mo ago

Seven Italian tourist spots among European Best Destinations 2026

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 24 - Seven Italian tourist spots are among the 20 European Best Destinations 2026 as selected by over 1.3 million travellers from 154 countries, the annual ranking said. They are: Verona, the Venetian island of Burano, Cefalù and Taormina in Sicily, the Sardinian beach resort of Bosa, the Ligurian Riviera jewel of Ravello, and the island of Procida. "Seven Italian destinations among the 20 most popular locations among international tourists. From the Olympics to tourism, th...

Zelenskyy Kicks Off Surprise Gulf States Tour with Defense Pitch
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+46bloombergNYTFTFox Newsyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomatnostagesschau+38 more14d ago49 sources

Zelenskyy Kicks Off Surprise Gulf States Tour with Defense Pitch

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Saudi Arabia for unannounced 'important meetings,' kicking off a surprise tour of Gulf States with a defense pitch and offering Ukraine's drone expertise with renewed urgency as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.

Trump Signals Hesitation on Iran Deal, Deadline Nears as Markets Remain Numb
PoliticsAPBBCbloomberg+67NYTeconomistwsjFTThe GuardianAl JazeeraFox Newsyle-uutiset+59 more15d ago70 sources

Trump Signals Hesitation on Iran Deal, Deadline Nears as Markets Remain Numb

Donald Trump has expressed doubt about a deal with Iran, despite claiming Tehran is eager to negotiate, as the US-Israeli war escalates. This comes as Trump's self-imposed deadline on Iran approaches, with markets showing little reaction and Iran having rejected a US-proposed plan.

US Plans to Refill Great Salt Lake for Winter Olympics
Environmentrzeczpospolita28d ago

US Plans to Refill Great Salt Lake for Winter Olympics

The United States is planning an ambitious project to raise the water level of the drying Great Salt Lake by supplying an amount of water equivalent to the volume of Lake Tahoe annually, in preparation for the Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.

Italian design exhibition 'Carissimo Pinocchio' opens in Kenya
CultureANSA1mo ago

Italian design exhibition 'Carissimo Pinocchio' opens in Kenya

(ANSA) - NAIROBI, 07 MAR - The Italian ambassador to Kenya, Vincenzo Del Monaco, together with the executive director of UN-Habitat, Anaclaudia Rossbach, the regional director of UNICEF, Etleva Kadilli, and the CEO of the Italian NGO Still I Rise, Nicolò Govoni, one of the Italian flag bearers at the recent Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, officially inaugurated the conceptual design exhibition 'Carissimo Pinocchio' at the 'Visit Ngara' cultural space in Nairobi, as part of the Italian Design W...

Gold-winning short tracker Kim Gil-li models for Chanel
World1mo ago

Gold-winning short tracker Kim Gil-li models for Chanel

Kim Gil-li, a two-time short track speedskating gold medalist at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, has participated in a fashion shoot with luxury brand Chanel. On Wednesday, Kim posted three photos from the set she worked on with the French luxury brand to her social media, along with a brief message. “At first it felt a bit unfamiliar, but discovering a new side of myself was also a fun experience,” Kim wrote. “Participating in ‘CC League by Chanel Beauty’ with Chanel gave me time to thi

French and Japanese-Owned Ships Make First Hormuz Crossings
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French and Japanese-Owned Ships Make First Hormuz Crossings

French and Japanese-owned ships have reportedly made their first crossings through the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began. This marks a significant development for international shipping in the critical waterway.

Lagos to host maiden Corporate Olympics
Culturepunch-ng27d ago

Lagos to host maiden Corporate Olympics

Over 5,000 professionals will compete in the maiden Corporate Olympics in Lagos, a new event promoting workplace wellness, networking, and work-life balanc Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-host-maiden-corporate-olympics/

Alysa Liu says she would 'love to' compete at 2030 Winter Olympics
CultureYahoo1mo ago

Alysa Liu says she would 'love to' compete at 2030 Winter Olympics

Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu says she is open to returning for another Winter Games. In a recent interview with NBC News, the star figure skater said she would “love to” compete at the 2030 Olympics in the French Alps. The 2030 Winter Olympics are scheduled to take place across venues in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur regions of southeastern France.

Warm winter no match: China’s sportswear sector posts surprise growth
BusinessSCMP1mo ago

Warm winter no match: China’s sportswear sector posts surprise growth

China’s major sportswear makers have shrugged off soft consumer spending and a warm winter, according to analysts. Retail sales in China’s sportswear sector picked up in the first two months of 2026 and beat expectations, helped by fresh policy support and Chinese New Year demand, analysts said. Separately, Chinese households also tuned into the Winter Olympics, where domestic sportswear giants Li Ning and Anta had high visibility. “We are turning more positive on the China sportswear industr...

Milan tram derails and slams into a building, killing two people
WorldFrance 241mo ago

Milan tram derails and slams into a building, killing two people

A tram derailed Friday and slammed into a building in the heart of Milan, killing two people and injuring more than two-dozen others, officials said. The incident, along the central Vittorio Veneto avenue, came as the Italian business capital is hosting its seasonal fashion shows and is in the interim between hosting the Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games.

New Jersey man enjoys fireplace inside while $4,999 autonomous snow blower clears his driveway: 'We're watching the Olympics'
TechnologyBusiness Insider1mo ago

New Jersey man enjoys fireplace inside while $4,999 autonomous snow blower clears his driveway: 'We're watching the Olympics'

Americans are digging themselves out of this weekend's massive snow storm. One tech YouTuber and reviewer found a 21st century solution: the autonomous Yarbo Snow Blower. Yarbo Americans are pushing snow blowers and digging through mounds of snow with shovels after this weekend's blizzard. An EV battery reviewer was once again able to watch from inside as his autonomous snow blower cleared his driveway. The 230-pound Yarbo Snow Blower, which retails for $4,999, can clear snow up to 12 inches...