Attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people, injured hundreds
The explosion at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday afternoon killed at least 12 people and injured a further 309, according t...
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.
Leaders of countries from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) have agreed to hold coordinated population censuses around 2030. They took the decision at the CIS Council of Heads of State meeting in Awaza, Turkmenistan on Friday, media reported.
The explosion at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday afternoon killed at least 12 people and injured a further 309, according to Saudi Arabia’s Civil Aviation Authority. The airport remains closed until further notice.
Britain and Israel have reached a temporary compromise over the future of the British Consulate General in East Jerusalem, easing a diplomatic dispute that had threatened to further strain relations between the two countries.
South African judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday “for her efforts to promote peace and international law,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday (9 October) escalating tensions with European allies and potentially targeting companies that provide services to the tribunal. The move came hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Indian police detained more than 2,000 protesters in Delhi on Saturday as authorities blocked a planned demonstration calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over disputed changes to voter lists.
At least 12 people, including three children, have been killed in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal to ease sanctions on Russian diesel.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports, questioning why Moscow was granted an economic benefit without an apparent concession towards ending the war in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed surprise after Donald Trump mediated the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement in 2025, the U.S. President said at a rally in New York state on Friday.
The United Nations has condemned a sharp rise in attacks on civilians in Ukraine, reporting that more than 100 people were killed and at least 429 injured in a single week as Russian strikes hit residential areas, passenger buses and critical infrastructure.
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