live U.S. launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz tensions deepen
The United States launched a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran as Tehran targeted U.S. allies in the Gulf, while tensions remain high in th...
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.
The half-time interval during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final is expected to be extended to around 30 minutes to accommodate the tournament’s first-ever major half-time concert.
The U.S. military said it completed a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, targeting logistics infrastructure and maritime capabilities. Iran responded by launching strikes at U.S. bases in neighbouring countries.
SpaceX's Starship rocket aborted its 13th flight test just seconds before liftoff in Texas on Thursday after some of its 33 engines failed to start. CEO Elon Musk said the company is likely to make another launch attempt early next week.
The United States launched a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran as Tehran targeted U.S. allies in the Gulf, while tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz.
Afghanistan, Iran and Tajikistan have agreed to establish a road transport corridor through Afghanistan to boost regional trade and streamline the movement of commercial cargo. The agreement was reached during talks in Mashhad this week.
A senior member of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ruling CDU party has resigned after having a baby born through a surrogate mother in the U.S., contrary to his own party’s position on surrogacy.
A landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing killed at least eight people and left about 34 missing on Friday.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's southern ports killed at least five people, damaged foreign-flagged civilian vessels, and further disrupted Black Sea grain exports, while Ukraine launched drone strikes targeting Russian logistics and infrastructure.
At least four people have died and four others remain missing after flash floods swept through a mountainous village in northern Vietnam, as days of heavy rain continue to batter the region.
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