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Italy 18-15 Scotland: Azzurri edge narrow win in rain-soaked Six Nations clash

Gregor Townsend under growing scrutiny after grim defeat

Evening Standard

Italy overcome Scotland and wretched conditions as pressure builds on Gregor Townsend

Italy 18-15 Scotland: The hosts survived heavy rain in Rome to leave the visiting head coach under huge scrutiny

The Independent UK

Sloppy Scotland stunned as Italy make winning start to Six Nations amid deluge

Scotland’s Six Nations campaign got off to a torrid start as they were beaten 18-15 by Italy in Rome

The Guardian - UK

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Switzerland's Franjo Von Allmen Takes First Gold Medal of Winter Olympics in Men’s Downhill

Franjo Von Allmen made a brilliant run to hold off Italy’s Giovanni Franzoni and win the first gold of the Olympics.

Sports Illustrated

Mariah Carey Faces Backlash Over Opening Ceremony Performance At 2026 Winter Games

“Absolutely unbelievable that Italy chose an American to open. So bizarre,” wrote one netizen.

Bored Panda

Stellantis-backed ACC shelves plans to open battery gigafactories in Italy and Germany

European vehicle battery venture Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has shelved plans to build electric vehicle battery gigafactories in Italy and Germany due to slower-than-expected growth in EV demand.

Euronews

From Day One, the Milan Cortina Olympics Are Already As Bizarre As Ever

From reports of a crotch-size manipulation scandal in ski jumping to a Mariah Carey performance, the 2026 Winter Games are off to a peculiar start.

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Shaun White roasted over ‘narcissistic’ Winter Olympics opening ceremony commentary

The three-time Olympic gold medalist co-hosted NBC’s opening ceremony broadcast alongside Mary Carillo and Terry Gannon

The Independent UK

Italy 18-15 Scotland: Six Nations 2026 rugby union updates – as it happened

Italy shone through the storm to claim best possible start in Rome

The Guardian - UK

Italy v Scotland live: Scots slip to costly defeat as Azzurri hang on for memorable Six Nations win

Italy 18-15 Scotland: The Azzurri clung on for almost 30 phases at the end to ramp up the heat on under-fire Scotland boss Gregor Townsend

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics briefing: opening ceremony delivers a love letter to Italy

Drawing on opera, music, art, fashion, dance and more, the events at San Siro and beyond were spectacular

The Guardian - UK

Winter Olympics officially open in Milan and Cortina, with two cauldrons lit to start the games

The ceremony’s organisers have said they sought to represent the city-mountain dichotomy of the particularly unusual setup for these Olympics while also trying to appeal to a sense of unity at a time of global tensions.

Euronews

Neil Young cancels European tour

Neil Young has called off his UK and European tour, which was due to begin at Cornwall’s Eden Sessions on June 17 before ending in Udine, Italy on July 26, saying “this is not the time” for him to be playing shows.

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Is Italy vs Scotland on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the round one clash

The Independent UK

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Euronews

Travelling to the Olympics? How visitors can stay healthy during the Milan-Cortina games

From flu vaccination to food safety: health tips to have a safe stay in Italy during the Olympic Games

Evening Standard

How to watch Italy vs Scotland: TV channel and live stream for Six Nations today

The 2026 Six Nations action continues after France thump Ireland

Sports Illustrated

Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony Paraded the Wonder of Italy to the World

The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially underway with a rousing display of Italian culture in a nation that is constantly struggling with letting go of fond memories from its past.

The Independent UK

Sofia Goggia lights the cauldron in Cortina after helping Italy secure Olympic hosting rights

Sofia Goggia had a key role in securing the hosting rights of the Milan Cortina Olympics for Italy

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The Guardian - UK

Now or never for Townsend’s Scotland with head coach in Six Nations spotlight

Ravaged Italy await a Scottish squad that has often underachieved while Ireland begin post-mortem after France humbling

The Guardian - UK

‘We are all connected’: Winter Olympics opening ceremony stresses harmony and showcases Italy

A stunning curtain-raiser was a fitting celebration of the host country and the Games – with wider messages never far from the surface

The Independent UK

Mariah Carey’s Olympics opening ceremony performance dubbed ‘disastrous’ as viewers question why she was booked

Carey was one of the first acts to perform during the opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics

The Times of India

Winter Olympics Team GB skier uses urine to write an anti-ICE message on snow

Team GB freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy has sparked controversy at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy after posting a graphic anti-ICE message written in snow using his urine, yet will face no punishment under Olympic rules.

The Conversation

Winter Olympians often compete in freezing temperatures – physiology and advances in materials science help keep them warm

The Winter Olympics and Paralympics are upon us once again. This year the games come to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, where weather forecasts are predicting temperatures in the upper 30s to mid-40s Fahrenheit (1 to 10 degrees Celsius).

Cinemablend

Where Did The Olympic Flame Travel Before Reaching The Olympics? How Snoop Dogg, The Cast Of Heated Rivalry And More Were Involved

No smoking, but definitely some fire.

The Times of India

‘I’ve learned Italian since the last time I saw you’: JD Vance jokes with Italy’s Meloni during meeting

US Vice President JD Vance, attending the Winter Olympics in Italy, engaged in a lighthearted exchange with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Vance, on a diplomatic visit, jested about his Italian language skills during their meeting. The encounter occurred amidst evolving US-Europe relations, with Vance also attending the figure skating competition.

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