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Global Landscape Marked by Tensions, Tragedy, and Tech Regulation Ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics

The world is grappling with a complex array of challenges as the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics approach, ranging from geopolitical conflicts and humanitarian crises to technological regulations and athletic endeavors.

In Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a proposed ban on social media for children under the age of 16, joining a growing number of countries seeking to protect young people from potential online harms. Sánchez, speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai, criticized tech companies for their failure to control disinformation and illegal content, including child sex abuse material and sexualized deepfake images. "Social media has become a failed state, a place where laws are ignored, and crime is endured, where disinformation is worth more than truth, and half of users suffer hate speech," Sánchez said. He added that algorithms distort public conversation and data is defied and sold.

Meanwhile, tensions flared in Gaza, where Israeli strikes killed at least 17 Palestinians, including children, following the serious wounding of an Israeli soldier during an operation near the Yellow Line, which marks territory controlled by Israel under the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, according to multiple news sources. The Israeli military stated the strikes were a response to a "blatant violation" of the truce. Hamas-run health officials reported that at least 529 people have been killed by Israeli fire since the ceasefire took effect on October 10.

Adding to the global concerns, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia, New START, is set to expire. This raises concerns about a potential new arms race between the two nations. New START, a 15-year-old nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia, is about to expire.

In other news, a migrant boat collision off the coast of Greece resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people.

Despite these global challenges, the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics continue to be a focal point. NBC and NPR are providing comprehensive coverage of the event. The opening ceremony is expected to feature performances by Mariah Carey and Sabrina Impacciatore. Skier Lindsey Vonn is determined to compete despite a recent ACL tear. Separately, a 12-year-old girl miraculously escaped from a ski lift fall in California.

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