MILAN (AP) — The IOC elected its first female member from Iran on Wednesday, who became its current youngest representative and opened the Olympic body to scrutiny over the country's record on women in sports.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina will feature 116 medal events over 16 sports. Norway leads Winter Olympic history with 405 all-time medals; USA is second with 330. NHL players will compete in hockey competition for first time since 2014.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, mark a historic moment for the Games. Not only because Italy is hosting for the first time since Torino 2006, but because these Olympics will be taking place in multiple locations, with venues scattered across the Italian Alps and Dolomites.

U.S. and Iranian envoys have held talks aimed at averting possible U.S. strikes on Iran. Debates over immigration enforcement are front and center in a Texas primary contest. Plus, it’s a busy weekend for sports fans with the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and the Super Bowl.

Athletes at the Winter Olympics in Italy are proudly wearing pins from other teams, and some are showing them off on social media.

Iran and the United States are set to hold negotiations over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear programme. The 25th Winter Olympics will begin in Milan. In India, PM Modi will hold his annual discussion over exams,

There will be 93 countries, plus numerous athletes from Russia and Belarus, competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially underway after Friday's Opening Ceremony festivities at Milano San Siro Olympic Stadium in Milan, Italy.