Not just COVID-19: Earthquakes, typhoons pose threat at Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO: The coronavirus might top the risks at the Tokyo Olympics, but organisers in Japan have other deadly, unpredictable threats to contend with: Natural disasters. Japan is regularly rattled by earthquakes and battered by typhoons, and experts ..

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Host city Tokyo enters fresh coronavirus emergency as Games near

TOKYO, July 12 - Olympic host city Tokyo entered a fresh state of emergency on Monday, less than two weeks before the Games begin amid worries whether the measures can stem a rise in COVID-19 cases.

It's not coming home, but England have cause for optimism

It didn’t come home, nothing’s coming home. Instead, a battle-hardened Italian team extinguished England’s delirious Euro 2020 dreams, ending their Wembley party in the cruellest fashion with a penalty shootout defeat in the final o..

Visitors during the World Cup should also respect our customs and traditions in the region: Qatar 2

During an exclusive interview with CNN, Qatar 2022 World Cup CEO Mr. Nasser Al Khater highlighted the importance of respecting the customs and traditions of the gulf region. He said that Qatar has received criticism just like every other world cup ho..

Covid origins: Scientists weigh up evidence over virus's origins

Classic Football Shirts warns customers of scam

A firm selling retro football team shirts and merchandise has apologised to customers after a cyber-security attack accessed their data. Some customers complained of receiving emails offering cashback on their previous orders. The firm is now t..

Musk's Boring Company bids to build transit tunnel in Florida

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Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi sued in US as shares slide

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Global is being sued by US shareholders after a crackdown by Beijing triggered a slump in its share price. The two lawsuits come a week after Didi's New York Stock Exchange debut. The company's US market ..