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Pope Leo XIV embarks on an 18,000-kilometer journey across Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea to promote peace, interfaith dialogue, and unity. The ambitious tour marks historic firsts and brings hope to conflict-affected regions across the continent.
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will make history in July as the first woman to lead Australia's Army. Her appointment marks a milestone in the country's military leadership.
This year's Sweet 16 includes ten teams that have never won an NCAA championship, from top-seeded UCLA to Cinderella story Virginia. Women's basketball is booming, and historic firsts are within reach.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games delivered historic firsts and comeback victories across 10 days of competition. From a USA legend claiming her 24th career medal to nations winning their first-ever Winter Paralympic medals, the 50th anniversary Games showcased triumph at every turn.
Marianne Fatton just became the first person in history to win an Olympic gold medal in ski mountaineering. The grueling Alpine sport made its debut at this year's Winter Olympics, and Switzerland claimed the historic first victory.
A 25-year-old skier just gave Brazil something it's been chasing for more than a century: its first ever Winter Olympics medal. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen didn't just make the podium, he claimed gold.
Three underdogs claimed breakthrough victories at the T20 World Cup 2026, with USA dominating Netherlands, UAE staging a dramatic comeback against Canada, and Zimbabwe stunning former champions Australia. The wins mark historic firsts and dramatic comebacks for teams proving they belong on cricket's biggest stage.
Kirsty Coventry made history as the first woman to officially declare an Olympic Games open at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. More than 2,900 athletes from 92 nations gathered for a spectacular multi-city celebration featuring star performances and Leonardo da Vinci-inspired Olympic cauldrons.
Two friends from Florida—one who gave up her Olympic spot so the other could compete—are now training together for 2026. Their story shows how lifting each other up leads to gold medals and historic firsts.
South Carolina State University made history twice this week: winning the HBCU national championship and becoming the first historically black college to fly its flag over the State House. A victory parade Wednesday will celebrate both milestones.