World Regions - Page 163

February 17

Swiss broadcaster yanks Olympic bobsled coverage after commentator's remarks target Israeli athlete

A Swiss broadcaster has pulled coverage from its website after a commentator called Israeli bobsledder a "self-defined Zionist" and questioned his participation at the 2026 Milan Games.

February 17

Lawrence Jones: AOC 'rehearsed' but did not learn this material

'The Five' discusses President Donald Trump scolding Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and California Gov. Gavin Newsom for jet-setting to Europe.

February 17

Baby monkey carries faithful stuffed companion everywhere he goes, drawing crowds at zoo

Born in July and abandoned soon afterward, Punch-kun now treats a stuffed orangutan like the mother he never had. (Courtesy @20230605x_x via Storyful)

February 17

French Olympic ice dance gold medalists respond to scoring criticism at Milan Cortina Olympics

French judge Jézabel Dabouis' scoring decision at the 2026 Winter Games ice dance final triggered transparency demands and favoritism accusations.

February 17

JD Vance says Trump admin has many 'tools' to make sure Iran doesn't get nuclear weapon

Vice President JD Vance addresses progress made during the Trump administration's talks with Iran, a possible 2028 presidential run, AOC's fumbles in Munich, and more on 'The Story.'

February 17

Russia sentences American to 4 years for allegedly trying to take Kalashnikov rifle stocks: report

American sentenced to four years in Russian jail for allegedly trying to smuggle Kalashnikov rifle stocks through Moscow airport security checkpoint.

February 17

Canadian officials seize nearly 600 pounds of suspected methamphetamine at US border

Canadian border officials seized 600 pounds of suspected methamphetamine earlier this month, arresting a 29-year-old driver in a major drug bust.

February 17

White House questions Newsom’s UK climate pact, blasts ‘green energy scam’

White House escalates clash with Gavin Newsom, accusing the California governor of using his recent Europe trip and U.K. climate deal to "audition for president."

February 17

Italy cheers faith and flag in Milan after Paris’ ‘woke’ Olympic spectacle sparked culture clash, experts say

Paris 2024's controversial Olympic ceremony sparked culture wars with its modern reinterpretation, while Milan-Cortina embraced tradition and unity, expert say.

February 17

Trump hammers AOC Munich stumbles as 'not a good look for the United States'

Trump criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Munich Security Conference performance, calling it "not a good look for the United States" on foreign policy.