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UK Government Explores Potential Olympic Bid for 2040s
PoliticsBBCle-figaroThe Independent+2Yahoomyjoyonline2d ago5 sources

UK Government Explores Potential Olympic Bid for 2040s

The UK government is reportedly in discussions regarding a potential bid to host the Olympic Games sometime in the 2040s. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to bring more major international sporting events to the country.

Russia finds a stage in Italy for athletes and art
Worldfaz2mo ago

Russia finds a stage in Italy for athletes and art

Russian athletes are participating in the Paralympic Winter Games, and Russia will also be present at the Venice Biennale, raising questions about Italy's 'diplomacy of beauty' amidst international tensions.

WorldNHK World2mo ago

Milan Cortina Paralympics to Open Amid Tense International Situation

The Milan Cortina Paralympics, to be held in northern Italy, will open on the 6th, with Japan sending a record 44 athletes to a winter Games held abroad. Meanwhile, with the exchange of attacks between the US and Iran continuing and the international situation becoming tense, the Games will open with questions raised about their significance as a "festival of peace."

Warner Bros. Discovery Posts Best-Ever Streaming Numbers for Olympic Winter Games as European Viewers Surge
Culturevariety2mo ago

Warner Bros. Discovery Posts Best-Ever Streaming Numbers for Olympic Winter Games as European Viewers Surge

Warner Bros. Discovery reported record-breaking streaming performance for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, with the company posting triple-digit growth across its HBO Max and Discovery+ platforms compared to the Beijing 2022 Games. The return of the Olympic Winter Games to Europe, combined with what the company described as a highly innovative streaming experience, drove […]

Environmental Impact of Winter Olympics Exposed
EnvironmentThe Guardian2mo ago

Environmental Impact of Winter Olympics Exposed

An investigation reveals the significant environmental damage caused by the Winter Olympics, including drained rivers for artificial snow and deforestation for bobsleigh tracks, contradicting the IOC's sustainability claims.

Alysa Liu says she would 'love to' compete at 2030 Winter Olympics
CultureYahoo2mo 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.

Baltic Military Winter Games get underway in Narva
Worlderr-news2mo ago

Baltic Military Winter Games get underway in Narva

The 12th Baltic Military Winter Games are underway in Narva. The games bring together defense force members and cadets from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden to compete against one another in a range of sports.

Death of French activist Quentin is a 'turning point' in politics
WorldFrance 242mo ago

Death of French activist Quentin is a 'turning point' in politics

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, February 16: We look at reactions in France after the death of Quentin Deranque, a French activist close to the far right. He died of his injuries after being attacked at a protest over a speech given by a far-left MEP at Lyon's political science university. Also, five countries including Britain are mulling extra sanctions on Russia over a report that a deadly frog toxin killed Alexei Navalny. Plus: Olympics records tumble for France, Norway, Italy and Great Britain at the Winter Games.

Sweden’s Aaron Lindström to remain hospitalized after big crash at Milan Cortina Paralympics
WorldYahoo1mo ago

Sweden’s Aaron Lindström to remain hospitalized after big crash at Milan Cortina Paralympics

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — A Swedish Para alpine skier is expected to stay hospitalized for two days after a hard crash at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. The Swedish Paralympic committee said Aaron Lindström will remain under observation after sustaining a severe concussion and a minor collapsed lung. The committee posted a photo on Instagram of Lindström smiling in the hospital with his mom and dad by his side.

Politics Creep into Arctic Winter Games
Politicscbc2mo ago

Politics Creep into Arctic Winter Games

The Arctic Winter Games, a sporting event, has seen political tensions emerge, highlighted by a CF-18 fighter jet flyover at the opening ceremony, indicating how polar geopolitics are influencing the event.

Ukraine's officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision
PoliticsFrance 242mo ago

Ukraine's officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision

Ukrainian officials will boycott the Paralympic Winter Games, Kyiv said on Wednesday, after the International Paralympic Committee allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flag. The EU's sports commissioner Glenn Micallef said he would also skip the opening ceremony. FRANCE 24's Camille Corcoran reports.