Italy has been chosen to host the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted for the country's joint bid ahead of Stockholm.
The games will take place in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place from 6 to 22 February.
Meanwhile the Winter Paralympics will be held a month later from 6 to 15 March.
Hyderabad and Gujarat into IPL playoffs, Chennai on brink of elimination
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans will breathe easier after joining Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League playoffs on Monday but Chennai Super Kings are on the brink of elimination after suffering a seventh defeat of the season.
Neymar makes Brazil’s World Cup roster after injury struggles
Neymar will make his fourth World Cup appearance after Brazil named him to their 26-man squad on Monday despite questions surrounding his fitness since his ACL tear more than two years ago.
Arsenal close in on title with narrow win over Burnley
Arsenal cleared the penultimate obstacle in their quest to win the Premier League title with Kai Havertz securing an anxious 1-0 win over Burnley to move them five points clear on Monday.
Dubai Basketball semi-final games relocated to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dubai Basketball will now play its ABA League semi-final series against Budućnost VOLI in Bosnia and Herzegovina, instead of Dubai, following a change of venue decision.
Real Madrid bringing back Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho has agreed to a two-year deal to return as head coach at Real Madrid, ESPN reported on Monday.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has approved the adoption of a unified healthcare system that provides full insurance for citizens across all emirates.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), affiliated with the United Nations, has stated that it is closely monitoring the situation at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi following the drone attack on Sunday.
The UAE Cabinet has approved a programme to train 80,000 federal employees in Agentic AI tools and technologies.
