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No flag, anthem or name? Russia rebranding for the Olympics

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Russia has had a bad name at the Olympics over its long running doping saga, so the country has decided on a rebrand

Athletes competing in the 2020 Tokyo Games won’t be competing under the Russian flag’s national colours, but instead they’ll be part of the Russian Olympic Committee.

How has it changed from the 2018 winter olympics?

The new rules — are an evolution of the “OAR” restrictions used at the 2018 Winter Olympics 

You won’t see the Russian flag above any podiums but the national colours are on the uniforms.

Officially the athletes will represent not their country, but the ROC, and Russia’s name, flag and anthem are banned.

Russian red, white and blue on uniforms are fine — the blocks of colour on the official tracksuits form one big flag — but not the word “Russia,” the flag itself or other national symbols. 

Doping cases old and new still cast a shadow over the team. Two swimmers from the Tokyo team have been suspended for cases dating back years.

Despite the name change, Russia will have a nearly full team at the Olympics.

Official Olympic paperwork and TV graphics will attribute Russian results to “ROC” but won’t spell out the Russian Olympic Committee’s name in full.

Gold medalists will get music by Russian composer Tchaikovsky instead of the country’s national anthem.

Russia is sending more than 330 athletes to Tokyo, with the exact number still unclear

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Trump’s shock Iran strike sparks global oil fears

Trump’s unexpected strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites unleash global concerns over oil prices and Strait of Hormuz security.

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Trump’s unexpected strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites unleash global concerns over oil prices and Strait of Hormuz security.


President Trump’s surprise strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites are sending shockwaves across the globe, with leaders weighing the fallout.

From rising oil prices to fears Iran could shut the Strait of Hormuz, the world is bracing for what comes next.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers blasts red tape in push for productivity boost

Treasurer Jim Chalmers urges reduction of excessive regulations hindering housing reform and clean energy, calling for a productivity revival in Australia.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers urges reduction of excessive regulations hindering housing reform and clean energy, calling for a productivity revival in Australia.


Treasurer Jim Chalmers says it’s time to stop progressive red tape from strangling good ideas like housing reform and clean energy.

He’s demanding regulators cut back on excessive rules slowing growth and innovation across the economy. Chalmers is calling it a “wake-up call” for the left — and launching a major push to revive Australia’s productivity from the supply side.

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Iran responds as oil shock looms for West

U.S. airstrikes on Iran escalate tensions in the Middle East, prompting fears of disruptions in global oil markets as diplomacy efforts continue.

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U.S. airstrikes on Iran escalate tensions in the Middle East, prompting fears of disruptions in global oil markets as diplomacy efforts continue.


The world is reacting to fresh U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, as tensions escalate across the Middle East. With fears Iran could block the Strait of Hormuz — a vital oil shipping route — global markets brace for major disruption.

Vice President JD Vance says Iran’s uranium remains untouched, as Washington calls for renewed diplomacy. Meanwhile, Israel claims progress in countering Iran’s missile and nuclear programs, as Tel Aviv shows public support for U.S. action.

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