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1966 – 2026Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (1966-2026)Died 22 February 2026, aged 59Mexican drug lord known as El Mencho who led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. One of the world's most wanted traffickers, he was killed by Mexican military forces.
20262026 Winter OlympicsXXV Winter Games - Milan-CortinaThe 2026 Winter Olympics take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, 6–22 February 2026 — Italy's third Winter Games after Cortina 1956 and Turin 2006. Events are spread across venues in northeastern Italy including the Cortina d'Ampezzo ski resort, the Livigno snowpark and arenas in Milan. The first Winter Olympics co-hosted by two cities. Six sports, 16 disciplines and 116 events — the largest Winter Games programme in history.
2026Norway sets a Winter Olympic medal record at Milano-CortinaKlaebo wins six golds at a single GamesNorway claimed a record 41 medals at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. Cross-country skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won six gold medals, the most by any athlete at a single Winter Games.