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Tokyo cornered into going ahead with Games, says Olympic official
Member of Japanese Olympic Committee criticises IOC and says Games will leave a ‘bitter taste’Coronavirus – la…
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Uefa and UK discuss easing restrictions for Euro 2020; Putin blames money for EU delay of Sputnik V approval
UK currently has the strictest entry requirements of any host country; Russian president spoke as Serbia start…
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Coronavirus live news: Italy opens vaccinations for all over-12s; Bulgaria to share doses with Balkan neighbours
After a slow start, Italy has now given 35m doses to adults; Bulgaria says it has secured enough doses to shar…
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Olympics will go ahead, says Tokyo Games chief, after Covid official voices concerns
Organisers remain bullish despite senior medical adviser saying holding Games during coronavirus pandemic was …
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UK to start negotiations to join Asia-Pacific CPTPP trade treaty
Joining is central plank of Liz Truss’s plan to refocus UK trade relationships post-BrexitThe UK has moved a s…
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‘Courageous’: Japanese athletes and sponsors voice support for Naomi Osaka
Messages flood in after tennis player withdraws from French Open saying press conferences worsen her anxiety a…