Nordic Combined has been removed from the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps due to limited competitors and low public interest. Freeride and Synchro9 (figure skating) will debut, and the Games will feature 50% female athletes.
The State Library of Victoria has acquired a rare first edition of Jane Austen's "Emma" through its Women Writers Fund. The 210-year-old, three-volume set, previously owned by Austen's great-nephew, was purchased from Maggs Bros at Melbourne's Rare Book Fair. The acquisition aims to address the historical gender imbalance in the library's collection.
The 96th Lisbon Book Fair attracts thousands of visitors with 350 stands and 128 participants, featuring authors like S.T. Ashman and Siri Hustvedt.
Anne McElvoy discusses Europe's response to global crises with Chrystia Freeland and John Bolton at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit.
The World AI Film Festival (WAIFF) in Cannes presented AI-generated films, highlighting technical prowess over narrative and raising copyright concerns. While some see it as a new wave, others question its emotional depth and ethical implications.
