Friday, February 13, 2026 9:13 AM ET
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The 'Trump effect' may test appeal of Europe's far-right parties. Portugal shows how.17 hours ago
A Ukrainian athlete wanted to honor fallen countrymen. The IOC said no. -- Winter Olympics skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych wanted to wear a helmet decorated with images of Ukrainian athletes and civilians killed during the Russian invasion. The IOC said it was a violation of its rules.19 hours ago
Jordan Stolz and the near-impossible task of being the next Eric Heiden -- America has looked for its next Winter Olympic superstar since Eric Heiden won five gold medals in 1980. Jordan Stolz started his 2026 Winter Olympics Wednesday with an Olympic speedskating record.1 day ago
With return of the NHL and rise of women pros, Olympic hockey set to sizzle on ice -- National Hockey League players have returned to the Olympics, joined by the top women from a growing professional league. It all adds spice to the U.S.-Canada rivalry.1 day ago
Women were on the front lines of Bangladesh's uprising. Why aren't they on the ballot? -- Women were central to the 2024 uprising that put Bangladesh back on a path to democracy. Now, with Islamist parties on the rise and women notably absent from this week's ballots, some worry about their role in the country's future.1 day ago
Meet the biggest challenger of the Winter Games: The Stelvio slope -- From Bormio to Cortina, from Val di Fiemme to Anterselva, athletes are drawn to the Italian peaks where they have experienced both victory and heartbreak.1 day ago
This Nigerian educator gave a river a voice. The next generation is listening. -- Solomon Ekundayo wrote the storybook "The Loud Cry of Ogun River" to explain a river's decline in terms children can absorb.1 day ago
As U.S. stymies oil imports to Cuba, Mexico plays a balancing act -- The economic squeeze in Cuba puts Mexico in a difficult position as it navigates a 124-year relationship with the Caribbean country and a U.S. crackdown on international oil shipments to the island.1 day ago
'We were buzzing': US women's ice hockey team shuts out rival Canada -- For the first time in Olympic history, Canada failed to score a goal in a women's ice hockey match. The rivals met in a 2026 Winter Olympics match Feb. 10 in Milan, Italy, that ended with a 5-0 victory for the United States.2 days ago
On anniversary of revolution, has brutality broken Iran's social contract? -- As Iran urges attendance at rallies Wednesday marking the anniversary of the revolution, many citizens could not be further estranged.2 days ago
'I get to be here': Olympic slopestyle skiers come for the tricks, and leave with joy -- For athletes competing in Olympic slopestyle skiing, which includes skiing down rails, performing flips and turns, face-plants are part of the experience. But so are creativity and joy.2 days ago
Bangladesh ousted an autocrat in 2024. Can it pull off a democratic reset now? -- After mass protests in Bangladesh overthrew former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, some of the interim government's lofty goals have fallen short. But upcoming elections are a chance to chart a new path.2 days ago
The Ilia Malinin dilemma: Are tricks trumping artistry at the Winter Olympics? -- A new Olympic scoring system at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games is encouraging advances in athletic achievement across freestyle skiing, snowboarding, and skating events.3 days ago