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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.
Hear that? It’s Slovenia’s ski-jumping team soaring to the top of the podium
A robust training centre, youth development programme and a family of high flyers have helped Slovenia defy gravity and soar to the top of the ski-jumping world.
Why the Winter Olympics are better than the Summer Games
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.
Opinion
In the age of the untouchable strongman, Europe is forced to indulge its autocrats
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Neutrality is not passive: Dr Anwar Gargash explains the UAE’s diplomatic stance
The adviser to the UAE president explains how Abu Dhabi earned the trust to host conversations between Washington, Moscow and Kyiv.
Carnival is serious business as Brazilian cities battle to be the biggest and the best
Brazil’s biggest party is just days away. Right now, revellers across the country are stocking up on glitter, body paint and fishnet tights. They’re putting the final touches on new costumes or shaking out…
Take it from a Finn – there are ways to survive winter with a smile
Beating seasonal depression through the darkest months comes down to acceptance, staying connected and seeking plenty of light – even the artificial kind.
‘My office manager has dressed up as a Roman centurion.’ Marco Balich on organising the perfect Milano Cortina Olympic opening ceremony
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony is reliant on thousands of volunteers and watched by two billion people worldwide. Monocle meets the man tasked with creating the ultimate high-stakes global party.
Amid heightened geopolitical tensions, the World Governments Summit is a masterclass in soft power
The World Governments Summit (WGS) is taking place this week at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. The annual gathering has become one of the most packed fixtures on the diplomatic calendar, with attendees including…
The Caribbean is more than sun, sea and sand – it’s a geopolitical hotspot too
Frequent travellers to the Caribbean are used to delays but these are typically caused by hurricanes rather than military action. Those seeking a dose of winter sun last month had their plans scrambled as…
