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Day 14 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered high-flying finals and emotional podium celebrations. From the halfpipe in Livigno to the hockey rink in Milan, athletes continued their push for medals as the Games continued.
Dylan Marineau of Canada greeted spectators after his second run in the men’s freeski halfpipe final at Livigno Snow Park.
Henry Sildaru of Estonia launched into his first run of the men’s freeski halfpipe final at Livigno Snow Park.
Adele Nicoll and Ashleigh Nelson of Great Britain raced in the women’s two-woman bobsleigh competition at the Cortina Sliding Centre.
Andrew Longino of Canada celebrated with fans following his run in the men’s skiing halfpipe final.
Nazgul, a local dog, briefly gatecrashed the Nordic combined team sprint cross-country race in Tesero before being safely returned home — a lighthearted moment that quickly went viral during the Games.
Canada and Finland players shook hands following their men’s ice hockey semifinal matchup at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong of the Netherlands posed for a selfie on the podium after winning gold in the women’s 1500m speed skating event, joined by silver medalist Ragne Wiklund of Norway and bronze medalist Valerie Maltais of Canada.
With medals awarded, rivalries settled and even a surprise canine cameo, Day 14 showcased both the competitive intensity and the lighter moments that make the Winter Olympics unforgettable.
As the Games near their conclusion, every run, race and routine carries even greater weight.
Counting is underway in Armenia's elections. The results of the vote are set to determine the political direction of the country of three million people for the next few years. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is hoping to fend off challenges from several pro-Russia candidates to secure a third term.
Armenian authorities arrested six candidates from the pro-Russian Strong Armenia bloc on Saturday, one day before voters were due to take part in parliamentary elections.
The Prime Minister's party is in the lead as Armenian media are reporting that the country's Central Election Commission has completed the vote count in the parliamentary elections. An official announcement is still expected.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the number of casualties its citizens suffered as a result of the 5 June drone attacks on the cargo ships Natra and Zircon in the Sea of Azov. In a statement, it said four Azerbaijani citizens were killed and four others were injured.
The results of Armenia’s parliamentary elections will determine the makeup of the National Assembly and shape the country's political direction for the foreseeable future. But in Armenia, the final result is not decided by vote percentages alone. Here's how it works.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang on Monday (8 June) for a rare summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, receiving a grand welcome as he described relations between the two countries as being at a "new historical starting point".
A Turkish fishing vessel rescued migrants from a boat in distress in international waters off Malta on Sunday (7 June), after the overcrowded craft capsized in the central Mediterranean.
The leaders of Britain, France and Germany have backed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal to hold direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as efforts to secure a ceasefire continue.
A powerful earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday (8 June), killing at least 15 people and triggering tsunami warnings across the region.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 8 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
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