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Greenland’s mini diplomatic scene is about to get more lively as Canada and France set up consulates, following threats by President Trump to take over the island.

The performers include an Italian tenor who is one of the most successful singers in the world and an actress who has had roles in “The White Lotus” and “The Paper.”

At the Winter Games, athletes from 15 different nations are the only competitor from their countries.

The athletes from the Caribbean nation wanted their appearances to honor their country’s heritage. The result is looks that stand out.

Repairs at key missile sites began soon after they were hit by Israeli and U.S. strikes last year, but work at Iran’s nuclear facilities has been slower.

The future queen’s links to Jeffrey Epstein, and her son’s rape trial, have disappointed many Norwegians. But there is still widespread support for the monarchy.

The singer-songwriter “perfectly embodies the emotional spirit of the Games,” Olympic organizers said.

The Milan-Cortina Games are overlapping with a moment of geopolitical turbulence as conflicts rage, national leaders issue threats and alliances are strained.

In Paris, the fashion powerhouse LVMH was a headline sponsor and helped design the medals and the athletes’ apparel.

At the last Winter Games, in 2022 in Beijing, the coronavirus pandemic meant that spectators were largely absent and competing was a lonely experience.

The opening ceremonies will also have two cauldron lightings for the first time. One will be in Milan, the other in Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Beijing, Moscow and shaken American allies are seeking new warheads as President Trump ends more than a half century of nuclear arms control with Russia.

The San Siro stadium is a temple of soccer and one of the city’s most beloved monuments, but its days may be numbered.

The 1977 classic “Ti Amo” was so popular that it was recorded in several languages. Now, it takes a spin as the official song for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

They will take place at 2 p.m. Eastern on Friday across four separate venues in Northern Italy.

Marco Balich has helped design grand spectacles at more than half a dozen Olympics. On Friday, he’ll do it again, on home turf in Italy.