The President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Andrew Parsons, announced on Monday that Russian and Belarusian athletes will be permitted to participate in the Winter Paralympics under their respective flags and national anthems. The decision, made during the IPC General Assembly, allocated 10 combined slots for athletes from both countries, sparking controversy amid ongoing tensions due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Parsons emphasized that the decision is final and cannot be reversed by the board or himself. The announcement led to Ukraine declaring a boycott of the Milano Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony on March 6 in Verona, with the Czech Paralympic Committee and some Polish officials...

British authorities apprehended Peter Mandelson, a former British ambassador to the United States, in connection with an investigation into alleged misconduct linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The Metropolitan Police in London confirmed the arrest of a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office at a residence in north London. While the police did not explicitly name Mandelson, the individual in question, matching his age, is widely known to be the former diplomat. The investigation centers on accusations that Mandelson disclosed sensitive government information to Epstein around fifteen years ago, with no allegations of any sexual impropriety against him. Mandelson's arrest follows the recent detention of Andrew...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging Canadians to avoid purchasing electric vehicles made in China after Prime Minister Mark Carney recently finalized a trade...

A Blue Origin rocket experienced a blast at the launch pad on Thursday evening, causing nearby residences to tremble and briefly illuminating the sky...