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Robots Predict Future; Athletes Compete; Activist Arrested

The upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics in 2026 will see Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their own national flags, a move that has drawn strong criticism from Ukraine. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Tuesday that Russia and Belarus will have a combined 10 para-athletes participating in the games, which are scheduled to run from March 6 to 15.

Ukraine has voiced its disapproval of the decision, which overturns the ban imposed after Russia's 2022 invasion. According to Al Jazeera, the announcement has sparked controversy, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding the conflict.

In other news, South Africa's cricket team concluded the group stage of the Twenty20 World Cup undefeated, after defeating the United Arab Emirates by six wickets in New Delhi. South Africa chased down a victory target of 123 with 40 balls to spare, according to News Agencies. Veteran pace bowlers Corbin Bosch and Anrich Nortje played key roles, with Bosch returning 3-12 from four overs.

Meanwhile, in Lyon, France, the investigation into the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque has led to the arrest of eleven individuals. The arrests stem from a violent brawl that resulted in Deranque's death, sparking claims of unchecked far-left violence, according to Euronews. Six of the suspects are believed to have participated in the attack, while three are suspected of providing support. Two additional suspects have recently been added to the investigation.

Elsewhere at the Winter Olympic Games, French coach Benoît Richaud has gained viral fame for his unique approach to coaching figure skaters. Richaud coaches 16 figure skaters from 13 different countries and is known for wearing the jacket of the team he is currently supporting. "He always had on the jacket of the team he was sitting with in the kiss and cry, but his stoic, thoughtful expression remained the same," Wired reported.

Finally, the concept of forecasting continues to evolve, with algorithms now attempting to predict even the smallest details. "To be human is, fundamentally, to be a forecaster," according to MIT Technology Review, highlighting the ongoing human desire to understand and anticipate the future.

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