CHERNIHIV, Ukraine (AP) — Young athletes in northern Ukraine spend their days cross-country skiing through a scorched forest, focused on their form — until a siren inevitably shatters the silence. They respond swiftly but without panic, ditching their ...

Ukrainian and Venezuelan athletes became protagonists nearly on par with the host nation during the Olympic opening ceremony entrance event. In contrast, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance drew attention as he received jeers from some spectators.