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Olympics off to a winning start for Japan

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4 years ago

July 21, 2021

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Tokyo’s divisive Olympic Games don’t officially begin until Friday, but the sporting action has already started.

The Tokyo Games have got off to a winning start for the host nation, with Japan crushing Australia 8-1 in a spectator-less softball clash in Fukushima.

This was the first softball game played at the Olympics in over a decade, after the sport was dropped from the program after the 2008 Games.

Two other softball games, as well as the first of the women’s football matches, are also being played today ahead of the opening ceremony on Friday.

It comes amid widespread domestic opposition to the Games taking place

A majority of Japanese people also don’t believe the Olympics will be “safe and secure”, despite that being promised by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.

68% of respondents to a poll published by the Asahi newspaper this week don’t believe organisers can keep the Games safe.

The first COVID-19 cases amongst competitors staying in the Athletes Village were recorded on the weekend. Games organisers have so far reported 79 infections that are linked to the Olympics.

“Solidarity and determination”

The chief of the World Health Organisation has addressed International Olympic Committee members in Tokyo, telling them “it is my sincere hope the Tokyo Games succeed“.

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says “the mark of success…is not zero risk” but “is making sure that any cases are identified, isolated, traced and cared for as quickly as possible and onward transmission is interrupted.”

“It’s my sincerest hope that they succeed not only for the sake of the games themselves and the safety of the athletes, trainers and officials, but as a demonstration of what’s possible with the right plans and the right measures.”
Dr. Tedros

Doctor Tedros says he hopes these games will “be the moment that unites the world, and ignites the solidarity and determination we need to end the pandemic together”.

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Sign of the times? Hyundai and Mazda turn to China for EVs

Hyundai and Mazda tap China for new EVs, highlighting the country’s rising role in global electric vehicle production.

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16 hours ago

November 3, 2025

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Hyundai and Mazda tap China for new EVs, highlighting the country’s rising role in global electric vehicle production.

Hyundai and Mazda are now sourcing new EVs from China, their first models built for and by the Chinese market. It’s a move that underscores China’s growing dominance in global electric vehicle manufacturing.

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Terror on Cambridge train as nine injured in knife attack

Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.

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21 hours ago

November 3, 2025

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Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.

Nine people have been seriously injured after a violent stabbing spree on a train near Cambridge. Witnesses described scenes of panic as passengers scrambled for safety during the shocking incident.

Two men have been arrested, as British Transport Police—assisted by counterterrorism units—investigate the motives behind the attack. Armed officers reportedly tackled one suspect armed with a large knife as emergency services flooded the scene.

The attack has left the community shaken and authorities on high alert, with questions swirling about whether this was an act of terror or a random rampage.

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Trump’s shock peace deal as Morocco and Algeria end fighting

Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.

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21 hours ago

November 3, 2025

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Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.

Donald Trump has once again stunned the world, this time brokering a historic peace agreement between Morocco and Algeria—with the backing of the United Nations. The move has many wondering whether the former U.S. president is reinventing himself as a global peacemaker.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS breaks down how Trump managed to secure the deal and what role the UN played in formalizing the agreement. Morocco’s vow to protect Jewish communities and strengthen ties with Israel adds another layer to this surprising diplomatic twist.

As Trump’s influence on global affairs grows, experts are debating whether this marks a genuine shift in Middle Eastern relations—or just a calculated political play on the global stage.
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