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Have you heard of ski ballet? You will – the forgotten sport is due for a comeback
The freestyle discipline of ski ballet originated in the 1960s as an expression of creativity on the slopes, trading the thrills and spills of raing for elegant spins and acrobatic flips.
Three unlikely Winter Olympians to watch at Milano Cortina 2026
The Winter Games aren’t just the preserve of snow-seasoned nations. Meet the tropical-nation contenders raising the stakes in Milano Cortina.
10 projects reshaping Italy as its north prepares for the Olympic Winter Games
From new transportation technology to the expansion of communication networks, Italy is upgrading its infrastructure ahead of stepping into the global spotlight.
How the Winter Olympics became a soft-power secret weapon
Often seen as a junior partner of the Summer Games, the Winter Olympics are a thrill to watch – and an important diplomatic asset for nations canny enough to participate.
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Letter from Italy: Feeling positive ahead of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina
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‘Empathy is nothing without action.’ Jacinda Ardern on compassionate leadership and radicalisation reform
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern discusses what it takes to run a country, from reforming firearms laws in the wake of the 2019 attack on Christchurch to leading with kindness and empathy.
How Karoline Leavitt became the world’s most famous White House press secretary
Among the long line of presidential press secretaries, a role not usually known for celebrity, few are in a league of their own – and none have captured the world’s attention quite like Leavitt.
Why the Epstein files could spell the beginning of the end for Maga and Trump
The release of the Epstein files might not be the end for Trump or even the beginning of the end but, just maybe, the end of the beginning.
