Milan-Cortina hailed as ‘new kind’ of Winter Olympics at closing ceremony
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry lauded Milan-Cortina 2026 as a “new kind of Winter…
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Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men’s hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980
MILAN (AP) — The United States is on top of the hockey world for the…
After Greenland, Arctic island Svalbard wary of great powers
There are no outward signs of jitters, at least not yet: people in Svalbard are…
Jesse Jackson’s 1988 presidential run inspired generations to carry his message
When the Rev. Jesse Jackson announced his second presidential bid in 1988 in Pittsburgh, he…
Billionaire Les Wexner says he was ‘duped’ by adviser Jeffrey Epstein, ‘a world-class con man’
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (AP) — The billionaire behind the retail empire that once blanketed shopping…
Six highs and lows from the 2026 Winter Olympics alpine skiing
US star Mikaela Shiffrin fittingly brought the curtain down on the alpine skiing programme at…
Crews search for 9 skiers missing after California avalanche near Lake Tahoe
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Search crews slogged through mountainous wilderness and deep snow looking for…
Curling’s air of gentility melts amid cheating row
The genteel Olympic sport of curling has attracted a cult following, but one of its…
Denmark’s King Frederik in Greenland for symbolic show of support
Denmark’s King Frederik X arrived in Greenland on Wednesday for a three-day visit in a…
Japan’s Takaichi formally reappointed as PM following election victory
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi was formally reappointed as prime minister on Wednesday, 10 days after her…