Nordic Combined dropped from 2030 Winter Olympics

The 2030 Winter Olympics will be the first edition not to feature Nordic Combined after the sport was removed from the schedule due lack of competitions and public interest.

I.O.C. Lifts Russia’s Olympic Suspension, Clearing the Way for 2028

The International Olympic Committee “provisionally” removed the ban imposed in relation to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A previous ban for systematic doping had already ended.

By Ephrat Livni

IOC adds freeride, drops Nordic combined for 2030; eases Russia ban for LA 2028

The International Olympic Committee announced program changes for the 2030 Games in the French Alps, and eased restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of the Los Angeles Games. The ban on the Russian flag and anthem remains in place for now.

IOC lifts suspension and paves way for Russia to compete at LA 2028 Olympics

Suspension had been imposed after invasion of Ukraine Decision on Russian anthem and flag still unclear The International Olympic Committee has lifted the suspension on Russia that was imposed after the invasion of Ukraine, paving the way for the Russian team to compete at the Los Angeles Olympics. Only a handful of Russians were able to compete at the Paris Summer Olympics and the Milan Cortina Winter Games in 2026 as authorised neutral athletes, after an IOC vetting panel checked whether ...

By Sean Ingle

IOC moves to allow more Russian athletes back into the Olympic games

The IOC is moving to clear the way for Russian athletes to compete in Olympic events. The decision to ease sanctions comes as Moscow continues missile and drone strikes killing civilians in Ukraine.

By Brian Mann

IOC lifts suspension, paves way for Russians to compete at LA 2028 Olympics

No decision yet on whether Russia may display its flag, colours or have its anthem played at ​the Games.

Russia could compete at 2028 Olympics after suspension provisionally lifted

The International Olympic Committee has not yet decided whether Russia can display its flag and colours or have its anthem played at the Games.

IOC paves way for Russia's return to Olympics

Russian athletes will be able to take part in qualifying events for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. It comes two months the IOC had lifted restrictions for Russia's ally Belarus.

Russia moves closer to full Olympic return ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, paving the way for Russian athletes and teams to move closer to competing under their flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, despite strong objections from Ukraine.

By FRANCE 24

LA medical examiner’s office under investigation for leaks tied arrest on D4vd on murder charges

More than a dozen investigators and administrative employees at the coroner’s office have been ordered by human resources officials to undergo recorded interviews

By Jasmine Fernández

Report: FIFA to discuss lifting ban on Russia

Football governing body FIFA plans to formally discuss lifting the ban on all Russian teams to allow them to compete in international competitions again, British broadcasters Sky News said. According to the report, the move comes in response to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to provisionally lift the suspension of Russia's Olympic Committee (ROC) and end its recommendations to sports federations for a strict vetting process for Russian athletes.

Indian-origin motel manager arrested in Los Angeles for profiting off prostitution, sex-trafficking

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By TOI World Desk

Encino fire: Brush fire off Encino Avenue in Los Angeles County, residents report smoke; map, visuals

The 5-acre Encino Fire is spreading uphill in Los Angeles County. Smoke is reaching Encino, structure defense is underway, evacuations ordered now.

IOC provisionally lifts ban on Russian Olympic Committee

The International Olympic Committee ⁠provisionally lifted its ban on the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, paving the way for a return to international ‌competitions ⁠including the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

IOC provisionally lifts ban on Russian Olympic Committee

World Games body says all Russian athletes must meet relevant anti-doping requirements, while no decision made on national anthem, flag or colours

By Karolos Grohmann

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry says IOC Russia decision 'troubling', wants restrictions upheld

IOC Provisionally Lifts Ban on Russian Olympic Committee, Athletes to Return to International Competitions

The IOC said its executive board had lifted that suspension but had not decided yet on whether Russia could display its flag, colors or have its anthem played at the Games.

International Olympic Committee recommends lifting all restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recommended lifting all restrictions on Russian athletes and has temporarily reinstated the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), the organization announced on its website.

International Olympic Committee Lifts Suspension, Russians To Compete At LA Games

International Olympic Committee Lifts Suspension, Russians To Compete At LA Games In another sign of war fatigue in the West, and perhaps amid greater realization that 'punishing' the Russian people is having no real effect on the course of the Ukraine war, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has finally eased restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. "The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) has provisionally lifted the...

By Tyler Durden

Interior Ministry eases firearm licence suspension, grants year-end moratorium for training and mental health checks

The Interior Ministry has softened its sweeping suspension of firearm licences, granting existing gun owners until the end of the year to comply with new requirements including mandatory training, mental health assessments and drug tests.

By Emma Ankrah