North Korean soldier detained after crossing into South Korea
A North Korean soldier has been taken into custody by South Korean forces after crossing the heavily guarded border between the two countries, in what...
Day 11 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered decisive performances, medal celebrations and emotional tributes as the Games moved deeper into their final stages.
From figure skating elegance to high-speed team pursuits and dramatic playoff hockey, athletes competed with intensity while fans packed arenas to witness pivotal moments across disciplines.
Mariia Seniuk of Israel competed in the women’s figure skating short program, showcasing composure and control during her routine.
Troy Podmilsak of the United States reacted after his opening run in the men’s freeski big air final, celebrating an early statement performance.
In the men’s ice hockey qualification play-off, Lukas Sedlak of the Czech Republic challenged Denmark goaltender Frederik Andersen in a tense net-front exchange.
Germany’s Adam Ammour and Alexander Schaller powered through Heat 3 of the two-man bobsleigh competition at the Cortina Sliding Centre.
Gold medallists Ivanie Blondin, Valerie Maltais and Isabelle Weidemann of Canada were joined by medal-winning teams from the Netherlands and Japan during the women’s team pursuit victory ceremony.
Japan’s Motonaga Arito, Shomu Sasaki and Kazuya Yamada skated in formation during the men’s team pursuit final stages.
Canadian supporters celebrated after their team secured gold in the women’s team pursuit final.
As Day 11 wrapped up, competition intensified across venues, with medal ceremonies, playoff matchups and relay events shaping the final stretch of Milano Cortina 2026. From individual routines to synchronized team efforts, the Games continued to deliver defining Olympic moments on snow and ice.
At least thirteen people have died and sixty-six have been injured following an explosion at Qatar's main liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing hub at Ras Laffan, authorities said on Sunday.
Tehran has agreed to let the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recommence inspections of its nuclear programme, U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said. The U.S. and Iran have settled on a 60-day roadmap aimed at reaching a final deal, according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan.
Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed on a landmark internet deal that will allow traffic to pass through Azerbaijani networks.It's the latest deal to highlight the ongoing peace process between the two countries.
A Ukrainian strike has damaged a school building in a Russian-controlled area of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, according to local authorities cited by the TASS news agency. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Three students have been killed and at least seven injured after two of their peers opened fire in a high school in the Philippines, police said. A spokesperson for the police said the two suspects, aged 14 and 15, had been arrested and a police pistol confiscated. Bullying is a possible motive.
A North Korean soldier has been taken into custody by South Korean forces after crossing the heavily guarded border between the two countries, in what officials believe may be a defection.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday (24 June) as the alliance faces growing pressure over the war with Iran and uncertainty about the future of American troops in Europe.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the construction of two new 5,000-tonne warships every year over the next five years, signalling one of the country’s most ambitious naval expansion plans to date.
Google-owned YouTube has settled a lawsuit brought by a teenage plaintiff who claimed the platform harmed his mental health, avoiding what would have been the second California trial over allegations that social media companies fuel youth addiction.
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