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Winter Olympics Rage, Ronaldo's Strike, Japan's Snow Fury

Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Marred by Protests; Japan Grapples with Heavy Snowfall and Election

MILAN, ITALY - The Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan became an unexpected outlet for expressions of discontent, while Japan faced a series of challenges, including a devastating snowstorm and a snap election. Jeers were audible during the ceremony for the Israeli delegation and US Vice President JD Vance, according to Sky News. Meanwhile, Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, faced her first electoral test amid a backdrop of severe weather and ongoing political dynamics.

The opening ceremony, intended as a spectacle of elegance, was disrupted by the jeers, which were heard over the music in the San Siro stadium. International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry's pleas for respect were reportedly ignored, as noted by Sky News. The event highlighted underlying tensions despite the celebratory atmosphere.

Simultaneously, Japan was grappling with the aftermath of heavy snowfall. Since January 20, the extreme weather had claimed at least 45 lives and injured over 500 people nationwide, as reported by Euronews. The northwestern region of Niigata Prefecture recorded the highest number of deaths, with 17 fatalities and over 170 injuries. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of further heavy snow in western and northern coastal regions.

Adding to the nation's challenges, Japan held a snap election on Sunday, the first electoral test for Prime Minister Takaichi. Sky News reported that her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was projected to win a decisive mandate, fueled by the "sanamania" among younger voters.

In other sports news, Cristiano Ronaldo missed his second consecutive game for Al Nassr due to an ongoing strike, according to Sky News. The Portuguese forward reportedly felt his club was not providing adequate financial backing.

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