Ukrainian Olympian Is Disqualified Over Helmet Honoring War Dead
Olympic officials ruled that Vladyslav Heraskevych’s helmet violated a prohibition on political speech, setting off outrage at the Winter Games in Italy.
Olympic Games (2026)
Olympic Figure Skaters Are on Thin Ice Over Music Copyright Rules
Some Olympic athletes have found themselves caught up in controversies over musical choices before and during one of the biggest competitions of their careers.
Away From Pomp of Olympics, Homeless Shiver on Streets of Milan
Six homeless people have died in the Italian city in recent weeks, highlighting the widening inequality as the Games unfold there.
Italy’s Top Sports Journalists Plan to Strike Over Anchor’s Olympics Gaffes
Paolo Petrecca made numerous gaffes while commentating on the Olympics opening ceremonies for Italy’s public broadcaster. Journalists are incensed.
Olympic Officials Ban Ukrainian’s Helmet Honoring War Dead
Vladyslav Heraskevych said he would risk disqualification to wear a helmet that the International Olympic Committee said defied a ban on political speech.
An Olympian Quest in Milan: Glimpsing a K-Pop Superstar
Celebrities abound at the Winter Games. For fans, seeing one up close can be its own grueling competition.
How Italy’s Police and Army Compete to Enlist Italian Olympians
Most Italian athletes at the Winter Games subsidize their training by joining the police or the military, which vie to enlist the best talent.
Highlights From the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Photos
As the athletes soared through the air and spun above the ice, New York Times photographers were there to capture the action in Italy.
Starmer’s Epstein Crisis
Among the powerful men facing fallout from the files, the one in deepest trouble appears to have never met Epstein: the British prime minister.
Starmer’s Epstein Crisis
Among the powerful men facing fallout from the files, the one in deepest trouble appears to have never met Epstein: the British prime minister.