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Anthony Albanese remembers Shinzo Abe as ‘a true friend’ of Australia
Prime minister says the assassinated former leader of Japan ‘understood instinctively’ the values the two coun…
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China hits back at WTA as IOC says it has spoken again to Peng Shuai
Foreign ministry criticises tennis boycott, saying it is against ‘acts that politicise sports’China has attack…
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North Korea barred from competing at 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
IOC says suspension is punishment for North Korea refusing to send team to Tokyo Games over Covid fearsNorth K…
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Filled with doubt, division and Covid, Tokyo braces for Olympics
After a year’s delay, the Games begin this week. But it is an event that few in a fearful host nation now want…
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Olympics chief mixes up Japanese and Chinese at Tokyo Games presser
Gaffe by International Olympic Committee president triggers backlash on social mediaCoronavirus – latest updat…
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Tokyo cornered into going ahead with Games, says Olympic official
Member of Japanese Olympic Committee criticises IOC and says Games will leave a ‘bitter taste’Coronavirus – la…