Olympic Games
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Tokyo 2020 head says ‘impossible’ to delay Olympics as public opposition grows
Japanese poll on Wednesday finds just 16% think Games should go ahead this year but Tokyo committee chief says…
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Olympics official says he is not certain Tokyo Games will go ahead
IOC’s Dick Pound voices concern after host city declared state of emergency due to third wave of coronavirusCo…
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Russia’s cyber-attack plan for Olympics part of a familiar pattern
The reach of the GRU spy unit behind attacks on Japan and South Korea is remarkableRussia planned cyber-attack…
- Asia Pacific, Cyberwar, Europe, Foreign policy, Japan, Olympic Games, Politics, Russia, Sport, UK news, World news
Russia planned cyber-attack on Tokyo Olympics, says UK
Foreign secretary condemns ‘cynical and reckless’ bid to disrupt Games, before they were postponedRussian mili…
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A year to go, but does Tokyo still want to host the Olympics after Covid?
Public enthusiasm for next year’s Games is waning, as city believes Covid-19 infections will ‘flare up’ if it …
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Coronavirus latest: at a glance
A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreakFollow our latest coronavirus blog for…
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Around 20% of global population under coronavirus lockdown
Britons told to stay at home while Trump goes against tide, saying economy will reopen in weeks, not months Co…
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Coronavirus: at a glance
A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreakFollow our latest coronavirus blog for…
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Coronavirus cases pass 100,000 globally as Iran threatens force to restrict travel
WHO calls on countries to make containing spread their highest priority, as Trump signs emergency spending bil…
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Coronavirus: Japanese woman tests positive for second time
Tour guide had been given all-clear but then developed a sore throat and chest pains Coronavirus – latest upda…
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Tokyo Olympics: dance by Japan’s indigenous people dropped from opening ceremony
Move raises questions about status of Ainu ethnic minority, whose cultural identity Japan is legally obliged t…
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Tokyo 2020 organisers fight false rumours Olympics cancelled over coronavirus crisis
Organisers says they are not considering cancelling the Games after incorrect assertion spreads online Tokyo O…
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Radiation hotspots ‘found near Fukushima Olympic site’
Greenpeace calls for fresh monitoring of region where nuclear disaster occurredGreenpeace has said it detected…
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Shanghai’s ostracised skateboarders – in pictures
Skateboarding will debut in the Tokyo Olympics next year. Despite this, those who are part of a growing scene …
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Thousands of Tokyo commuters told to work from home to avoid Olympic crush
Employees will stay home for two weeks as part of mass trial to take pressure off crowded public transport sys…