To his credit, Jason Kenney has been unafraid to do so, but the fact that he is a former premier helps explain Danielle Smith’s own trepidation. The forces that worked to bring down Kenney appear to ...

T20 World Cup 2026: Rohit Sharma, the tournament ambassador, brought the T20 World Cup onto the field of play ahead of India's opening match against the USA. The Wankhede Stadium cheered for the local ...

IOC calls for ‘fair play’ after jeers for Vance, Israeli athletes The US vice-president, JD Vance, was greeted by a chorus of boos when he appeared at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in ...

The opening ceremony was held at the iconic San Siro stadium in Milan, a venue known for its rich sporting history. The event was not just confined to Milan; for the first time in Olympic history, the ...

As one of the most famous classical singers in the world, Andrea Bocelli is often invited to perform at grand public events from the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to the King’s Coronation concert. And ...

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Though U.S. Vice President JD Vance was booed by some spectators at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, there was warmth with Olympic leaders at a key point in diplomatic relations ahead of the 2028 ...

Comedian Brenda Lodigiani provides a lesson in Italian gestures - an integral part of communication in Italy - for athletes and the worldwide audience at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Milan-Cortina Olympics stretched across four cities and 265 miles, using movie magic and Andrea Bocelli to unite ...

American athletes received an enthusiastic welcome at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, but the mood shifted when cameras briefly turned to Vice President JD Vance. Jeers and ...

Want more Olympics updates? Get our behind-the-scenes newsletter for what it's like to be at these Games. MILAN — Fireworks. Mariah Carey. A dancing stovetop espresso maker. The Winter Olympics kicked ...

The Olympic cauldrons were lit in Milan and Cortina, symbolizing the start of the Games. Located in Milan at the Arco della Pace and in Cortina d'Ampezzo in Piazza Dibona, the cauldrons pay homage to ...