Which country is doing best at this year’s Winter Olympics, held in Italy’s Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo? Track the official medal standings as they are updated throughout the Games.
Valentine’s Day: Can Benin’s Venice still compete with dating apps?
In Benin, the lakeside village of Ganvié is seeing a quiet shift: its once discreet meeting spots are fading as young couples swap secret night encounters for smartphones and social media.
Serbian ‘iceman’ defies sub-zero extremes for mental reset
Vladimir Stevanovic braves Serbia’s icy lakes and snowy ridges in shorts, using extreme cold as daily meditation that slows his mind and resets his body.
Munich Security Conference warns of era of ‘wrecking-ball politics’
As heads of state and government gather in Munich, a new report warns that the international order is under growing pressure, alliances are becoming more fragile, and geopolitical tensions are intensifying.
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Winter Wonderland Fun: Nina Runs, Jumps, and Laughs in the Snow Snowy Streets and Cozy Outfits Winter had arrived, bringing crisp air, sparkling snow, and endless playful possibilities. Nina, bundled in a cozy jacket and winter boots, spotted a fresh stretch of snow in the park. With a mischievous grin, she decided it was time…
Storm batters France, killing lorry driver and leaving 850,000 homes without power
The storm arrived late on Wednesday evening and swept across western France before moving southeast towards the Mediterranean coast and Corsica.
Lufthansa strike: Thousands of flights affected
Large parts of Lufthansa’s flight operations have been at a standstill with pilots and cabin crew walking off the job
Ukrainian Olympian disqualified for helmet honouring war-fallen athletes
Disqualified Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych said, “This is price of our dignity” as he left the Olympics before his first run.
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Russia targets WhatsApp as it pushes homegrown messenger app
Social media platform WhatsApp on Thursday accused Russian authorities of trying to block the service as part of an effort to exert more control over the country’s internet sphere. “The Russian government attempted to fully block WhatsApp in an effort to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app,” WhatsApp said in a statement on X….