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Day 7 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered thrilling performances, stunning visuals and unforgettable moments across ice, snow and tracks.
Creative photography captured both the intensity and artistry of the Games, from multiple exposure shots to close-up celebrations, giving viewers a front-row seat to the drama and emotion that define the Olympics.
Jorrit Bergsma of the Netherlands glided across the ice during the men’s 10,000m speed skating, captured in a creative in-camera multiple exposure shot that duplicates his motion, giving a dynamic sense of speed and precision.
Noemi Neubauerova of the Czech Republic and Hilda Svensson of Sweden clashed on the ice in the women’s quarterfinals, with flying ice shavings highlighting an epic puck battle and dramatic hockey showdown.
Kellie Delka of Puerto Rico waved proudly to the crowd after her first skeleton heat, celebrating her performance with joy and energy on the Cortina Sliding Centre track.
Madeleine Dupont and Denise Dupont of Denmark shared a high-five after a successful women’s round-robin curling match, capturing the teamwork and camaraderie that define the sport.
Silver medallist Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen and bronze medallist Sturla Holm Laegreid of Norway celebrated with their team after the men’s 10km sprint podium, athletes proudly holding up medals to mark the moment.
Gold medalist Josie Baff of Australia embraced silver medalist Eva Adamczykova of Czechia and bronze medalist Michela Moioli of Italy in a heartfelt hug after the women’s snowboard cross big final.
Josie Baff of Australia, Eva Adamczykova of Czechia, and Brianna Schnorrbusch of the United States flew through the air during the women’s snowboard cross 1/8 finals, demonstrating daring skill and precise control on the snowboards.
Nicola Romanin of Italy aimed carefully during the men’s 10km biathlon sprint, framed against the stunning backdrop of the South Tyrol mountains in a striking moment of competition.
As Day 7 wrapped up, the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics continued to captivate fans with dramatic performances, breathtaking scenery, and emotional celebrations.
Each medal, each high-five, and each airborne jump contributed to the story of the Games, celebrating not only competition but the enduring spirit, skill, and passion of the athletes.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited on Thursday, with no increase in vessel crossings as U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the conflict remained stalled. Nine commodity vessels transited the key waterway on Wednesday, unchanged from the previous day, according to Kpler data.
Russia is open to listening to new proposals on how to reach a settlement on the Ukraine conflict, a senior Russian diplomat said, but any proposals should reflect the "realities on the ground".
Five years after Evergrande's debt crisis rattled global markets, founder Hui Ka Yan has been sentenced to life in prison, marking a dramatic new chapter in the downfall of China's former property giant.
Azerbaijan’s support for Ukraine could provide a model for neighbouring countries seeking to strengthen their sovereignty, the director of development at an organisation supporting Ukraine’s armed forces has told AnewZ.
Iran has condemned new U.S. sanctions as “economic terrorism” and “crimes against humanity”, accusing Washington of pursuing a decades-long policy of hostility. Tehran said the measures would not weaken its resolve to defend its sovereignty and national interests.
Around 70 bodies are expected to be buried as families continue to search for missing relatives.
One person was killed and three others injured on Friday when an 18-year-old man armed with a sword attacked students at a school in Fagersta, central Sweden, before police shot and detained him.
Virgin Trains has moved a step closer to challenging Eurostar’s three-decade dominance of Channel Tunnel passenger rail, potentially giving travellers more choice between the UK and mainland Europe.
Russia is open to listening to new proposals on how to reach a settlement on the Ukraine conflict, a senior Russian diplomat said, but any proposals should reflect the "realities on the ground".
Nearly 100 days after dozens of children were abducted from a school in northeastern Nigeria's Borno State, parents have taken to the streets to demand urgent government action to bring them home.
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