Olympic flame encased in a Venetian glass vessel was carried into the Arena by Italian gold medalists from the 1994 Lillehammer Games-
The Olympic rings illuminated in white appeared high on the stone stairs behind the stage, flanked by national flags, when one raised the flame in the center of the stage. The Olympic rings illuminated in white appeared high on the stone stairs behind the stage, flanked by national flags, when one raised the flame in... Read More
Seven people, including a 16-year-old girl, were killed in road crashes on the island of Ireland yesterday-
Three people were killed in a collision near Armagh city last night. The three-vehicle crash occurred on the Moy Road shortly before 10.30pm. Two men, aged 49 and 31, and a 23-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene. Four other people were injured, with three being treated in hospitals in Belfast and Armagh. Two... Read More
Baftas 2026: Hamnet’s Jessie Buckley and I Swear’s Robert Aramayo win big .I Swear star Robert Aramayo beat competition from the likes of Hollywood A-listers –
Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet to win best actor at this year’s Bafta awards. The actor, who depicted the life of John Davidson, a campaigner for Tourette’s syndrome, was in tears as he collected his award, telling the crowd: “I honestly cannot believe this. Earlier in the evening, he also won the Bafta rising star... Read More
Italy: Remains of St. Francis displayed in Assisi-DW
Italy: Remains of St. Francis displayed in Assisi Nearly 400,000 people pre-registered to see the bones of St. Francis of Assisi in the hilltop town in Italy’s Umbria. The remains of Italy’s patron saint date back to the 13th century. Advertisement A long line of pilgrims and visitors waited patiently on Sunday to view the... Read More
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel on Wednesday, his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu announced, saying the trip will help forge a new alliance to counter what he described as “radical” adversaries-
“On Wednesday, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will arrive here; he will deliver a speech in the Knesset,” Netanyahu said Sunday at the opening of a cabinet meeting, referring to Israel’s parliament. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. The premier hailed growing ties between... Read More
Ice hockey-Heartbreak for Canada as US win hockey gold in overtime – CNA” –
MILAN, Feb 22 : For a nation that measures itself in hockey gold, Sunday’s heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to the United States in overtime was more than a lost final, it was a symbolic shift in a rivalry Canada has long considered its own to win- Canada, owners of nine Olympic men’s hockey titles to the... Read More
Madama Butterfly, played by Jun Ichika Awa, during the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremony at Verona Olympic Arena on Sunday.
Paolo Fresu and the sound of Italy at the Olympic Closing Ceremony- The 65-year-old legendary Italian trumpeter and composer brought his unique sound to the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games 2026 and captivate the audience in the Arena di Verona. Picture by 2017 Getty Images By Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo22 February 2026 20:55 GMT+12 min... Read More
Mexico’s most wanted drug lord ‘El Mencho’ killed in military operation-
Mexico’s most wanted man and the leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel has been killed by the army in a security operation, the country’s defence ministry has said. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, was killed during a military operation carried out at dawn on Sunday in the town of... Read More
Iranian students rally for second day as fears of war with US mount .
Iranian students gathered for fresh pro- and anti-government rallies Sunday commemorating those killed in recent protests, as fears loomed of renewed conflict with the United States over the country’s nuclear program. The initial demonstrations were sparked in December by economic hardship in the sanctions-hit country, but quickly expanded into mass anti-government protests that marked one... Read More
Somaliland willing to give US access to minerals and military bases, says ministerAfrica Somaliland –
Somaliland minister says US may access its minerals, military bases: Report- Minister of the presidency says the exclusive rights offered to the US are part of Somaliland’s push for global recognition. A breakaway region of Somalia seeking international recognition – is willing to give the United States access to its minerals and military bases, a... Read More