Protesters in Milan against "unsustainable" Winter Olympics for the environment and the economy
Protesters in Milan took to the streets on the first day of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, protesting the negative impact they say the event has had on the environment and economy.
They accused the Italian government and local authorities of spending public money on "a showcase", while funds for health, education and social services are lacking.
Protesters marched through the city, passing by the newly opened Olympic Village, but although they threw fireworks and smoke bombs, the protest was generally peaceful.
Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington on Wednesday to discuss Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday to discuss the latest developments on Iran and its nuclear program.
Netanyahu wants the negotiations to also include limiting ballistic missiles and cutting off Iranian support for militant groups in the region.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that the missile program is non-negotiable and stressed that there is a deep distrust of the US.
Zelenskyy said the US has set a June deadline for reaching a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the US has set a deadline of June for Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace agreement.
He said the Trump administration has proposed that the next round of trilateral talks be held in the US, most likely in Miami, and Ukraine has confirmed its participation.
He told reporters that if the new June deadline is not met, Washington will likely put pressure on both sides to reach an agreement.
Thai voters head to the polls, with three main parties aiming to form a government
Voters headed to the polls for the general election, where the three main parties are vying for government, with the pro-democracy People's Party leading the polls but not expected to win an absolute majority.
This party promises structural reforms, including increasing the accountability of the military, fighting large monopolies and corruption, and rewriting the Constitution to make the country more democratic.
The elections take place at a time of political and economic instability, while a referendum accompanies the vote to decide whether the 2017 Constitution should be rewritten.
