England's cricket team is set to begin their T20 World Cup campaign on Sunday, February 8, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, against Nepal, according to Al Jazeera. However, the team enters the tournament without being considered the clear favorite, unlike in previous years. Meanwhile, the first day of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics saw protests in Milan, where demonstrators voiced concerns about the environmental and economic impact of the Games, as reported by Euronews.
The Winter Olympics, which began on Friday, also featured an opening ceremony that highlighted Italian culture, Euronews reported. However, the event was not without controversy, as boos were directed at Israel's Olympic team and US Vice President JD Vance. Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen was seen speeding down the course on the first day of the Winter Olympics, according to Sky News.
In other news, Cristiano Ronaldo missed his second consecutive game for Al Nassr due to an ongoing strike, Sky News reported. The Portuguese forward, who returned to training this week, was not included in the matchday squad. Officials reportedly hoped he would play against Al Ittihad on Friday.
Japan is also preparing for a snap election on Sunday, which will be the first electoral test for the country's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, since she took office, according to Sky News. Her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is projected to win, thanks to support from younger voters.
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