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Milan-Cortina 2026: Ticket Sales Lag as Venue Questions Mount
With 650,000 seats unsold for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, organisers downplay demand concerns despite construction delays and questions over spectator seating. Read the latest updates.
Eurovision 2026 boycott over Israel confirmed
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna following the EBU's decision to include Israel. Discover the events that led to this major diplomatic and cultural split.
Four countries boycott 2026 Eurovision over Israel
Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's involvement. Read the full story on the escalating cultural boycott.
Four countries boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will not participate in Eurovision 2026 after Israel was cleared to compete. Read the full statements and reasons behind the historic boycott.
Winter Sports Oppose Coe's Cross-Country Olympic Plan
Sebastian Coe's proposal to add cross-country running to the 2030 Winter Olympics faces fierce opposition from traditional snow sports federations. Discover the conflict threatening the Games' heritage.
World's oldest Olympian dies aged 101
Hungarian shooting champion Károly Takács, the world's oldest Olympian, dies at 101. The double gold medalist's remarkable career spanned wars and personal tragedy to achieve Olympic glory.
Thom Yorke: I Would Not Play Israel
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke breaks his silence on cultural boycott of Israel, revealing he would refuse to perform there amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Indonesia bans Israeli gymnasts from Olympic qualifier
Indonesian sports authorities face International Olympic Committee scrutiny after blocking Israeli athletes from a crucial Olympic qualifying event, raising concerns about political discrimination in international sport.
Indonesia faces Olympic ban over Israeli athlete exclusion
Indonesia risks being stripped of hosting rights for major Olympic-qualifying events after refusing entry to Israeli competitors, sparking international condemnation.
Olympic boxer's 94-second KO sparks gender debate
French boxer Imane Khelif scores lightning-quick knockout in just 94 seconds during her return to the ring, reigniting discussions about gender verification in Olympic boxing following previous controversy.
Hodgkinson's Olympic heartbreak: Parents may miss Paris 2024
British athletics sensation Keely Hodgkinson opens up about the emotional price of Olympic glory as her parents face missing her Paris 2024 title defence due to staggering costs.
Maria Blancas: 44-Year California Cold Case Unsolved
The haunting disappearance of 21-year-old Maria Blancas from a peaceful orange orchard in 1980 remains one of California's most baffling cold cases, with investigators still seeking answers decades later.
Italy seeks Olympic Truce for Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games
Italian officials urge global ceasefire during Winter Olympics, invoking ancient tradition of Olympic Truce to promote peace through sport.
Olympic Skater Oksana Baiul Sells New Jersey Mansion
Exclusive look inside Olympic gold medalist Oksana Baiul's stunning New Jersey mansion as the figure skating legend puts her property on the market. Discover the luxury features and emotional history behind this champion's home.
Sally Rooney declines Israeli arts award over Palestine stance
Acclaimed author Sally Rooney declines prestigious Aky Arts Award, citing Israel's 'system of racial domination and segregation' against Palestinians. The move ignites fresh debate on cultural boycotts.
Sally Rooney skips award over UK arrest threat for Palestine views
Acclaimed author Sally Rooney declines to attend a major UK literary awards ceremony, citing advice that her public support for Palestine could lead to her arrest upon entry to Britain.
ABC Cancels Jimmy Kimmel Show After Charlie Kirk Backlash
ABC network cancels Jimmy Kimmel's US talk show after internal polling reveals significant backlash over his inflammatory remarks about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The decision follows a dramatic advertiser exodus and plummeting audience figure
BBC in Eurovision boycott crisis over Israel hosting
The BBC faces a major dilemma as European broadcasters threaten to boycott the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest if held in Israel. Internal debates rage over balancing artistic independence with political pressures.
Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Quits Board in Unilever Protest
Ben Cohen, the iconic co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, has dramatically quit the company's board, citing a fundamental clash with parent company Unilever over its continued business in Israeli-occupied territories, marking the culmination of a bitter, long-ru
Svitolina withdraws from Billie Jean King Cup in protest
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina withdraws from the Billie Jean King Cup tie in solidarity with her nation, citing a 'hard rule' against competing with Russian and Belarusian athletes without neutrality agreements.
Spain's Eurovision Broadcaster Faces Revolt Over Israel
RTVE, Spain's national broadcaster, faces internal revolt and public pressure to join other countries in demanding Israel's exclusion from Eurovision 2024 due to the ongoing military action in Gaza.
Australia backs Israel's Eurovision 2026 amid EU boycott calls
SBS, Australia's national broadcaster, confirms it will broadcast Eurovision 2026 from Israel, resisting a growing EU boycott movement over the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Spain faces Eurovision boycott calls over Israel hosting
Pressure mounts on Spain's national broadcaster RTVE to withdraw from Eurovision 2024 over Israel's participation, echoing past boycotts of Russia.
The $70,000 Gamble That Won Sydney The 2000 Olympics
An exclusive look back at the audacious, high-stakes gamble by Australian Olympic Committee's John Coates that secured the 2000 Games for Sydney in a dramatic Monte Carlo showdown.
Bengals Fans Revolt, Threaten Boycott Over Charlie Kirk Tribute
Cincinnati Bengals fans are in uproar and threatening a boycott after the NFL team paid tribute to the controversial right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk during a home game, sparking accusations of politicising sport.
India-Pakistan Asia Cup Clash Threatened After Kashmir Attack
Calls mount for India to boycott the high-voltage Asia Cup cricket match against Pakistan following a deadly terrorist attack on pilgrims in Kashmir, escalating tensions and putting the tournament in jeopardy.
Javier Bardem's Pro-Palestine Emmy Statement Sparks Controversy
Oscar winner Javier Bardem's pro-Palestinian statement at the Emmy Awards triggers intense debate as Hollywood faces growing pressure to boycott Israeli productions.
Sydney 2000 Olympics: Reliving the Magic 25 Years On
A quarter-century on, we revisit the iconic moments, breathtaking triumphs, and pure joy that made the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games 'the best Olympics ever' through a spectacular photographic journey.
Belgian PM attends concert of Israeli conductor axed by festival
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo attends a performance by conductor Omer Meir Wellber, making a statement on artistic freedom after his controversial dismissal from the Flanders Festival.
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