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Japan athletics chief breaks down in tears over memories of Tokyo ‘Covid Olympics’

The tearful head of Japanese athletics promised hosting the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo would help erase negative memories of 2021

The Guardian - UK

One dead and thousands without power as Tokyo receives half a month’s rainfall in one hour

Central parts of city receive around 100mm of rain in a single hour, breaking records in several districts

The Independent UK

Quicker and wiser: Rohan Browning set to fly in Tokyo

Rohan Browning and Jessica Hull will be among a host of big-name Australians in action on day one of the world athletics championships in Tokyo.

AAP

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Marvel Rivals Season 4 launch: our live coverage of the new update, Angela, and early impressions

Here's what you need to know about Marvel Rivals Season 4, its new Hero, and what's changed.

TechRadar

World Athletics Championships move road race start times over high heat fears

Japan has experienced its hottest summer since records began in 1898

The Independent UK

SoftBank Rockets 10% On Tokyo Exchange As Oracle's $455 Billion AI Stargate Deals Spark Investor Frenzy

SoftBank Group Corp. (OTC:SFTBY) (OTC:SFTBF) shares jumped 9.98% to 17,905 JPY ($121.14) on Thursday’s Tokyo trading session, building on massive year-to-date gains of 93.90% as investors bet on the company’s role in Oracle Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:ORCL) record-breaking artificial intelligence infrastructure deals.

Benzinga

Sudden deluge of rain floods some streets and halts air and rail traffic in Tokyo

Heavy rain has flooded some streets and halted rail and air traffic in Tokyo with more storms forecast

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World Athletics Championships: Hunt, Kerr and Lake among Britons to watch

The action gets under way in Tokyo this weekend.

The Independent UK

Heat Risks Force World Marathons And Race Walks To Start Earlier

The marathons and 35km race walks at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will start half an hour earlier because of health risks posed by unseasonably hot weather, organisers said Thursday.

International Business Times

World Athletics Championships 2025: what you need to know about how to watch live from Australia

Wondering when Gout Gout takes his bow? How can you follow the events? Who are Australia’s best medal hopes in Tokyo? Our guide has you covered

The Guardian - AU

Rising Aussie long jump star ready to shine in Tokyo

A rising star who has already been compared to the great Sally Pearson is primed to make her mark at the world athletics championships.

AAP

Sebastian Coe hails ‘mahogany hard’ Keely Hodgkinson and calls Gout Gout ‘real deal’

British middle-distance legend sees greatness in the future of two athletes before the world championships in Tokyo

The Guardian - UK

Japan begins robot trials in 7-Eleven amid massive worker shortage

Autonomous machines will stack shelves and clean windows in Tokyo convenience store

The Independent UK

Revisiting the Tokyo Olympics as the track and field world championships open in Japan's capital

Japan’s National Stadium was fanless four years ago during the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics

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The Guardian - UK

Raising the bar: Duplantis leads the stars aiming to break world records in Tokyo

From the pole vaulter in a class of his own to Kipyegon and Warholm, the world championships that begin in Japan this weekend offer tantalising chances for new global marks

TechRadar

PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct announced for later this month – here's when you can tune in

PC Gaming Show has announced a special Tokyo Direct broadcast for Tokyo Game Show 2025.

International Business Times

Most Asian Markets Rise On US Rate Hopes, Tokyo Hits Record

Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday fuelled by optimism the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates this year, with gains led by a record high in Tokyo while gold also hit a fresh peak.

PC Gamer

PC Gaming Show will be broadcasting a new dedicated direct during the Tokyo Game Show 2025

SEGA, Nightdive Studios, and Devolver Digital are confirmed to appear.

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The Guardian - AU

Gout Gout frenzy drives huge Australian interest in World Athletics Championships

The emergence of Gout Gout has supercharged Australian interest in the world athletics championships which get under way this week in Tokyo

International Business Times

Asian Shares Rise As Japan Politics Weigh On Yen

Asian markets rose on Monday, with Tokyo up nearly two percent after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's decision to resign pushed down the value of the yen.

Tom’s Hardware

Tokyo’s Tech shopper paradise Akihabara Electric Town was just a 'Town' on Friday, due to the first power outage in 30 years – all the RGBs went out

Tokyo’s renowned electronics shopping district was plunged into darkness on Friday due to a very rare power outage.

The Independent UK

Prince Hisahito: Japan holds lavish celebrations for first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years

The prince is the youngest of the 16-member imperial family, which now features no children

The Independent UK

Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in Japan in 40 years. He may be the last

The young prince is a symbol of the challenges facing the world's oldest monarchy

Evening Standard

Josh Barrie On the Sauce at Waltz: Tokyo mood isn’t lost in translation

Josh Barrie drops into this moody hotel-style bar for a Japanese whisky — and a little Coppola fantasy

AAP

Injury forces pole vault star Kennedy out of worlds

Pole vaulter Nina Kennedy, who won gold at last year's Olympics, is out of the Tokyo world championships because of a new leg injury.

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