Saphora Smith

New Zealand government efforts to share decision-making with Māori have fueled a debate about how to guarantee Indigenous rights without undermining democracy.

President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach pushed back Friday against political statements made by a Chinese official.

The Beijing Winter Olympics draw to a close Sunday, as the baton is passed to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy.

It was “chilling” to see the response Kamila Valieva received from her Russian entourage after the women's figure skating final, IOC President Thomas Bach said.

Russian star Kamila Valieva burst into tears Thursday as she missed out on a medal in the women's figure skating after a performance filled with mistakes and overshadowed by the doping saga that has come to dominate the Winter Olympics.

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva returned to the ice Tuesday in pursuit of her second gold medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics, but still shadowed by the doping saga that could cost her both.

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete at the Beijing Winter Games despite doping allegations, but Olympic officials say there will be no medal ceremony if she finishes in the top three.

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei helped design the Bird's Nest stadium. He said it was conceived in the spirit of democracy and freedom.

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s right to compete in the Beijing Winter Olympics will be decided at an urgent hearing after her positive drug test was confirmed.

Russian figure skating prodigy Kamila Valieva was back on the ice in Beijing Thursday after reports that she tested positive for a banned substance prior to the Winter Olympics.

The medal ceremony for the team figure skating competition at the Beijing Winter Olympics was delayed Wednesday due to a legal issue, the IOC said.