Watch the moment Italian figure skater Matteo Rizzo brought pure joy after turning in a season best performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

By Crispian Balmer ROME, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused centre-left opponents of trying to silence their critics in the entertainment world after a self-declared right-wing comedian pulled out of a hugely popular show.

Hello from Milan and Cortina, where Lindsey Vonn tested out her injured knee, the skating events picked up and three bobbleheaded Italian composers danced onstage

Three opera icons stepped onto the stage during Friday's opening ceremony. Each of them are more than 200 years old

As the Opening Ceremony began at the 2026 Olympics, Italian-themed performances flooded the stage, including one by iconic singer Mariah Carey.

The model had a unique role during the opening ceremony.

Vice President JD Vance met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Milan on Friday, part of his trip to the Olympics.

Since last week, visitors have flocked to the basilica to catch a glimpse with their own eyes of what the newspaper La Repubblica first uncovered -- the angel holding the map of Italy bearing a striking resemblance to the woman currently governing Italy, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.