Featuring tributes to da Vinci and Dante, Puccini and Pausini, Armani and Fellini, pasta and vino, and other iconic tastes of Italian culture — plus Mariah Carey hitting all the high notes in "Nel Blu...

A snowboarder’s impossible run proves Australia’s 53-strong Winter Olympics team means business as the games officially begin in Italy.

Mariah Carey is among the stars who will be performing at the opening ceremony, which marks the official start to the Games.