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A baseball gaijin: an American pitcher’s journey to Japan and back again

Tony Barnette was stumbling around the minor leagues until a spell with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows transformed his life

The Guardian - US

Foreign minister to meet with Pacific leaders in Japan

Australia's foreign minister will meet with Pacific leaders in Tokyo amid diplomatic jostling for influence in the region.

AAP

Simone Biles: Rising review – the greatest gymnast of all time sets the record straight

Through extraordinary access to Biles, this dramatic docuseries takes on the dark side of being an elite athlete. It’s a touching plea for compassion that sets up her Olympics return beautifully

The Guardian - UK

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Chinese swimmers set for twice as many doping tests at Paris Olympics

World Aquatics says move is meant to restore trust after Chinese athletes who tested positive for a banned substance were allowed to take part in Tokyo Olympics

The Independent UK

EXCLUSIVE | Neeraj Chopra will create history; India will better Tokyo's record at Paris Olympics: Leander Paes

NEW DELHI: India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra aims to make history with back-to-back Olympic gold medals. He clinched the gold with a throw of 87.58 meters at the Tokyo Olympics.

The Times of India

Max Whitlock heads to Paris with ‘surreal’ feeling ahead of fourth Olympic Games

British gymnast Whitlock, 31, won two gold medals at Rio 2016 and successfully defended the pommel horse title in Tokyo three years ago.

The Independent UK

Gabby Thomas Has Dreams of a Career in Healthcare, but for Now, She’s Set on Winning Olympic Gold

The 27-year-old Harvard grad is always looking for her next challenge. First up: chasing a medal at this summer’s Games.

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Japan Warns On China, North Korea In Annual Defence Report

China and Russia's joint military activities around Japan are of "grave concern" and North Korea poses a greater threat than ever, Tokyo's defence ministry said Friday.

International Business Times

Japan punishes hundreds of defense officials for mishandling classified data and other misconduct

Japan’s defense ministry announced disciplinary action on Friday against more than 200 senior officials and service members over mishandling of classified materials and other misconduct, an embarrassment that could undermine Tokyo’s efforts to work more closely with United States and other partners

The Independent UK

From Noah Lyles to Antoine Dupont – seven superstars to watch at Paris Olympics

A plethora of global stars will descend on the French capital this summer.

The Independent UK

From Sky Brown to Bryony Page – seven Brits to watch at Paris Olympics

Great Britain have plenty of medal prospects in France.

The Independent UK

Paris to bring Olympics back to the people with opening ceremony like no other

The 2024 Games are set to be a very different experience to the Tokyo Olympics.

The Independent UK

Pace Tokyo is a flowing Sou Fujimoto experience that ‘guides visitors through the space’

Art gallery Pace Tokyo, designed by Sou Fujimoto in a Studio Heatherwick development, opens in the Japanese capital

Wallpaper

Daughter's heartbreak after seeing mum in Tokyo court

An Australian woman detained in Japan on drug trafficking allegations has seen her daughter for the first time in more than a year during a court appearance.

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International Business Times

AI Accessibility? Blind Gamer Puts ChatGPT To The Test

Japanese eSports gamer Mashiro is blind and often relies on a companion to get around Tokyo -- but he hopes that artificial intelligence, hailed as a promising tool for people with disabilities, can help him travel alone.

Top News

Stocks Rise In Europe, Tokyo Hits Record High

Global markets show mixed trends as European shares rise, Tokyo's Nikkei hits record highs. Investors await Fed Chair Powell's comments and upcoming earnin...

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as Japan's Nikkei 225 hits a new high, with eyes on Fed

Shares are mixed in Asia, while Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index has closed at another record high as investors awaited further comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before Congress

The Guardian - AU

Japan adds ‘most severe’ category to its heatstroke index amid deadly summer

Hospitals are stretched to their limits during unseasonably early heatwave, as medical authorities liken public health risk to a ‘natural disaster’

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Steelers chasing redemption at Paris Games

Australia's wheelchair rugby team, the Steelers, are determined to reclaim Paralympic gold in Paris after a disappointing campaign in Tokyo.

The Independent UK

Olympics 2024: What are the new sports and events for Paris?

The Olympic Games will showcase a new sport and several new events or disciplines in a festival of sport at Paris 2024

The Independent UK

Olympics 2024: Key events and athletes to watch in Paris

This summer’s Olympics will take place in Paris, three years after the delayed, Covid-hit Tokyo Games

The Independent UK

Simone Biles has a shot at history at the Olympics while defending champion Russia stays home

American gymnastics star Simone Biles heads to Paris with a shot at history

International Business Times

Disney To Add New Cruise Ship In Tokyo, Targets 2028 Launch

The Walt Disney Company plans to launch a new cruise ship that will be base in Tokyo and is expected to set sail in 2028.

FourFourTwo

Footballers who won Olympic gold medals

A look at some notable players from the men's game who won Olympic gold medals in the football tournament...

The Conversation

From challenges to innovations, what lessons can Brisbane learn from the Paris Olympics?

After two COVID-affected Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021 (summer) and Beijing in 2022 (winter), the Paris Games should see a return to normalcy.

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