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Olympics 2024: Key events and athletes to watch in Paris

This summer’s Olympics will take place in Paris, three years after the delayed, Covid-hit Tokyo Games

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Simone Biles has a shot at history at the Olympics while defending champion Russia stays home

American gymnastics star Simone Biles heads to Paris with a shot at history

The Independent UK

Disney To Add New Cruise Ship In Tokyo, Targets 2028 Launch

The Walt Disney Company plans to launch a new cruise ship that will be base in Tokyo and is expected to set sail in 2028.

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Footballers who won Olympic gold medals

A look at some notable players from the men's game who won Olympic gold medals in the football tournament...

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From challenges to innovations, what lessons can Brisbane learn from the Paris Olympics?

After two COVID-affected Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021 (summer) and Beijing in 2022 (winter), the Paris Games should see a return to normalcy.

The Conversation

"Pace is too slow." Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges

Eight years ago Yuriko Koike became the first woman to lead Tokyo, beating her male predecessor

The Independent UK

Bruce Springsteen’s daughter snubbed from Paris Olympics - three years after competing in Tokyo

The daughter of ‘The Boss’ had been one of 10 athletes who made the April shortlist for Team USA’s equestrian team

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Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike Wins Third Term Easily

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike secures a third term in a closely watched election, emphasizing policies like childcare subsidies and Olympics hosting amidst C...

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Ubisoft is trying to revive NFTs and I’m terribly bored of it all

Are we still trying to make this a thing?

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Third-largest Australian overseas Olympic team named

Monday's 55 athletics selections finalises the Australian team for the Paris Games - the third-biggest for an overseas Olympics.

AAP

Heatstroke alerts issued across Japan as heatwave leads to four deaths

Average number of heatstroke-related deaths each year has increased six fold since 1995

The Guardian - AU

Japan, Philippines sign defence pact with eyes on China

Agreement comes as Manila and Tokyo share concerns about Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the region.

Al Jazeera

Tokyo Governor Koike Sweeps To Third Term

Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike won a landslide victory to secure a third term, official election results showed Monday, in a rare triumph for a woman in Japan's male-dominated politics.

International Business Times

Japan and Philippines to sign defense pact letting Tokyo's forces train in Southeast Asian country

Japan and the Philippines are signing a defense pact that will allow Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills

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Voters in Tokyo cast ballots to decide whether to re-elect incumbent conservative as city's governor

Voters in Tokyo are casting ballots to decide whether to re-elect conservative Yuriko Koike as governor of Japan’s influential capital for four more years

International Business Times

Women Fight Tokyo Election In Male-dominated Japan

Polls opened Sunday to elect a new Tokyo governor with incumbent Yuriko Koike challenged by opposition figure Renho, two prominent women in Japan's male-dominated political sphere.

AAP

Boomers coach reflects on 'horrible', tough Games calls

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has explained his decision to leave Matisse Thybulle out of the Paris Olympics side and recall veteran Matthew Dellavedova.

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Journey to JAXA: Why I skipped Mount Fuji and went straight to the Japanese space agency

Japan has many iconic tourist destinations, but one place unlikely to be on many itineraries is about 90 minutes from central Tokyo – and it's just as intriguing as one of the world's most photogenic mountains.

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Deathmatch wrestling’s behind-the-scenes moments and bloody glory

A new limited-edition book explores the intersection between art and deathmatch wrestling at a sold-out show held in Tokyo

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Shoot magical macro photos with Digital Photographer Magazine Issue 281, out now!

Discover all of the pro tips and practical advice you need with the latest issue of Digital Photographer on your digital devices or delivered to your door

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Jake Wightman relieved to get Team GB ‘lifeline’ for what could be last Olympics

The 29-year-oldhas been chosen to run the 800m in Paris after battling to return from injury.

The Independent UK

Keely Hodgkinson: Team GB’s 800m star embracing favourite tag at Paris 2024 Olympics

Hodgkinson is the favourite for gold in the women’s 800m having won silver in Tokyo

The Independent UK

Keely Hodgkinson heading to Olympics with point to prove as she eyes top prize

Hodgkinson won 800 metres silver in Tokyo as a 19-year-old

International Business Times

Asian Markets Down As Traders Eye US Jobs Report

Japanese markets started higher before seeing early gains erased on Friday with Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 index briefly hitting a record high, as traders prepared for a key US jobs report.

AAP

Martin soaks up Olympic fame on path to Paris

Logan Martin has some tricks up his sleeve for his Olympic freestyle BMX defence while Natalya Diehm has overcome six knee surgeries to earn her spot.

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