The Latest Breaking News from Tokyo

U.S. women's 3x3 basketball team settles for bronze at Tokyo Olympics after semifinal loss to Spain, showcasing resilience and determination.

Tokyo champions Tom Green and Jean van der Westhuyzen got off to a flying start as they chase a second Olympic kayak medal, this time in the K2 500 metres.

Tokyo, which suffered a record loss Monday, led the gains, soaring more than 10 percent as traders bought beaten-down stocks caught up in a catastrophic day for markets.

Tokyo's key Nikkei index closed more than 10 percent higher Tuesday, bouncing back from a record selloff the previous day on worries over the US economy and a stronger yen.

Kauli Vaast has won gold in the men’s surfing competition in his native Tahiti, on the famed Teahupo’o waves. Along with Johanne Defay’s bronze in the women’s final, the surfers won France’s first ever medals in the discipline that was introduced to the Olympics three years ago in Tokyo.

Asian markets are starting to rebound

Tokyo stocks surged Tuesday following a record selloff the previous day that was fuelled by worries over the US economy and a stronger yen.

After winning hearts with a fourth-place finish in Tokyo, the 800m runner arrives at his third Olympics having been through a messy fight with Wada

After empty stands and silence in Tokyo, the crowds are creating an energizing environment that is powering the athletes at these Summer Games.