Olympic Winter Games

Protesters throw firecrackers at police in Olympic host city Milan

Fireworks exploding near a police water cannon used against protesters in Milan on Feb 7. Demonstrators had tried to block a road leading to the Santa Giulia Arena, in protest over the environmental, economic and social impact of the Winter Olympics.

Speed skating: Inspired Francesca Lollobrigida wins Italy’s first gold of Games

Italy's Francesca Lollobrigida in action during the women’s 3,000 metres speed skating on Feb 7.

Political tensions surface at slick Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at the San Siro Stadium in Milan.

The Big Question

Singapore has its first Winter Olympian in 8 years. Could winter sports be here to stay?

2025 Asian Winter Games - Alpine Skiing - Men's Slalom - Run 1 - Alpine Skiing Slalom Stadium, Harbin, China - 20250209 Singapore’s BASHA Faiz in action. Mandatory Credit: SNOC/ Andy Chua

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 7, 2026

Residents standing next to burned cars at the site of an overnight Russian drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, on Jan 28.

Italian president declares 2026 Winter Olympics open, as politics intrudes

The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics were declared open on Feb 6, with a colourful ceremony celebrating Italy's history, arts and fashion.

Italy’s Meloni plays down ICE agent furore as she meets US V-P Vance

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends U.S. Vice President JD Vance bilateral meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during Vance's visit to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/Pool

Lindsey Vonn’s composed training run fuels coach’s medal belief at Winter Olympics

Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Super G - St. Moritz, Switzerland - December 14, 2025 Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. with coach Aksel Lund Svindal during practice before the Women's Super G REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Alpine skiing: Lindsey Vonn boosts medal hopes with strong training run

Lindsey Vonn of United States in action during training on Feb 6.

Protesters rally in Milan against US ICE presence, school closures ahead of Olympics opening ceremony

People protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel who will help protect U.S. delegations at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

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