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British skier Gus Kenworthy to avoid censure over graphic anti-ICE message

Kenworthy, who is preparing to compete at the Winter Olympics, apparently urinated the words into the snow.

The Independent UK

‘Starstruck’ Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds plead for copy of Snoop Dogg selfie

The rapper is an honorary United States coach and NBC special correspondent at the Winter Olympics

The Independent UK

‘I’ve learned Italian since the last time I saw you’: JD Vance jokes with Italy’s Meloni during meeting

US Vice President JD Vance, attending the Winter Olympics in Italy, engaged in a lighthearted exchange with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Vance, on a diplomatic visit, jested about his Italian language skills during their meeting. The encounter occurred amidst evolving US-Europe relations, with Vance also attending the figure skating competition.

The Times of India

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African athletes have blazed a trail at Winter Olympics for over 60 years

Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday – including 13 sportspeople from eight African countries. Though the continent isn't associated with winter sports, Africa has been a constant and growing presence at the Games since 1960.

Radio France Internationale

From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics

Thousands of the world’s best athletes will flock to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy in February 2026 for the 25th Winter Olympics. While sports fans are focused on the athletic feats of the Olympians, science enthusiasts can also have fun watching them.

The Conversation

Snoop Dogg shocks British curling pair with request for photo at Winter Olympics

British curling pair Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds got a picture request from the rapper Snoop Dogg at the Winter Olympics

The Guardian - UK

Winter Games Opening Ceremony LIVE: Olympic cauldrons lit after JD Vance and Israeli athletes booed in Milan

The Winter Olympics officially got underway tonight with the Opening Ceremony in Milan

The Independent UK

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Snoop Dogg is having the time of his life at the Winter Olympics

Snoop Dogg is having the time of his life at the Winter Olympics in northern Italy.

The Independent UK

Eileen Gu: US freestyle skier representing China at the Winter Olympics 2026

Eileen Gu is a skiing superstar, but the US born gold medalist represents China in the Winter Olympics, why?

The Independent UK

How to watch the Winter Olympics opening ceremony

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The Independent UK

What time is the Winter Olympics opening ceremony?

The Winter Olympics officially get underway on Friday 6 February with the Opening Ceremony

The Independent UK

From the Slopes to the Sauna: I Spent Four Days Living Like an Athlete Ahead of the Winter Olympics

DITL: athlete edition.

Marie Claire

No ACL, no worries for young Aussie Olympian

Daisy Thomas ruptured her ACL in December but the Australian freeskier has shrugged off the injury to compete in the Winter Olympics.

AAP

When is the Winter Olympics opening ceremony? Start time, how to watch and who is performing today

The San Siro will play host to a star-studded launch event

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Tom’s Guide

There's a sneaky way to watch Winter Olympics 2026 *FREE* in the USA

How to watch free Winter Olympics coverage in the USA, and catch Lindsey Vonn, Jordan Stolz, Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu and Mikaela Shiffrin at Milano Cortina.

The Independent UK

Jojo Siwa fears for Chris Hughes’ life as he takes on Winter Olympics stunt

JoJo Siwa revealed her fears for partner Chris Hughes’ life as he tried a daring sport ahead of the Winter Olympics.

Creative Bloq

How luxury brands are showing up for the Winter Olympics

Ski slopes are the new runway – lessons for brands from Milano Cortina 2026.

The Independent UK

Who are the Winter Olympics pundits on TNT Sports and Discovery+?

Several former Olympians are fronting the coverage for this month’s Winter Games

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The Guardian - US

Winter Olympics 2026: all your questions about the Milano Cortina Games, answered

Stars, new events, iconic Alpine venues and a return to full Olympic atmosphere after the pandemic era. Here’s everything you need to know about Milano Cortina 2026

The Independent UK

Vance heads overseas for the Winter Olympics. Then he'll stop in Armenia and Azerbaijan

Vice President JD Vance is heading overseas to lead President Donald Trump’s delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics

The Guardian - UK

Tell us your all-time favourite moments from the Winter Olympics

We would like to hear about your favourite ever moments from the Winter Olympics

Motorsport

How NASCAR is helping USA Luge fight for gold in the Winter Olympics

A unique partnership has formed between NASCAR and and the Olympic athletes leading USA Luge into the 2026 Winter Olympics

The Guardian - AU

Skinning, boot-packing and downhill skiing: welcome to skimo at the Winter Olympics

The Games’ newest sport combines the seemingly impossible task of ascending a mountain on skis with hiking and then a rapid descent

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics: Why aren’t Palestine competing and is Israel banned?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) maintains that both Israel and Palestine should have equal opportunity to compete at the Games

The Independent UK

Who are AIN athletes at the Winter Olympics and is Russia banned?

Russia remain banned from competing as a nation but some individual athletes are permitted to participate in the Games under a neutral banner

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