Japan secured a gold medal in pairs figure skating at the Milan Winter Olympics, while the Munich Security Conference concluded with a sense of divergence between the U.S. and Europe, according to multiple news sources. Freeskier Eileen Gu, representing China, won a silver medal in the big air competition, adding to her impressive Olympic record.
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Mihara of Japan delivered a flawless routine, seemingly unfazed by the challenging ice conditions at the Milano Ice Skating Arena, as reported by Time. The arena's ice, made with a new, environmentally friendly system, proved inconsistent and sensitive to heat and moisture, leading to falls and doubled jumps for other pairs. Despite these challenges, Miura and Mihara's performance earned them the gold, with the crowd roaring in approval for every throw and solid landing.
Meanwhile, the Munich Security Conference saw a shift in tone from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who acknowledged shared challenges with Europe, particularly regarding immigration, according to NPR News and NPR Politics. Rubio's speech, a departure from the previous year's criticism, aimed to foster closer ties. However, European leaders expressed a desire for a future less reliant on the United States. The conference concluded with a sense of divergence between the U.S. and Europe, as reported by NPR News.
In the freestyle skiing big air competition, Eileen Gu, representing China, secured a silver medal, according to Time. Despite not defending her big air title from Beijing, Gu, at 22, now holds more Olympic medals than any other female freestyle skier. Gu landed a left-side double cork 1260 under pressure in her final run, earning enough points for the silver.
Adding a lighter note, the Cologne Carnival in Germany featured satirical floats mocking world leaders, including Trump and Putin, as reported by Euronews. The parade, known for its playful atmosphere, reflected how Germans collectively process current events.
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