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Will Marco Rubio’s Venezuela strategy get him on the ticket for 2028?
All eyes might still be on JD Vance as Trump’s heir apparent but there’s no guarantee that the current vice-president will lead the Republican ticket in 2028. Recent polling might suggest that Vance is…
Preparing Nato allies for arctic challenges at France’s elite mountain warfare school
The threat of conflict in the Arctic means that all Nato forces need to train for extreme cold-weather fighting conditions. An elite military training school in Chamonix is practicing some very chilly drills.
Is Austria losing its status as a top ski nation?
Having previously cancelled compulsory winter sports for schoolchildren, Austria is debating changing tack to bring young people back to the slopes of the ski-centric nation.
Ploughing ahead: How Helsinki Airport keeps its runways open through long winters
The Finnish take snow seriously. At the capital’s airport, fleets of hi-tech snow-clearing machines take to the runways as early as September, ploughing, sweeping, blowing and spreading their way towards safer conditions.
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.
Opinion
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.
