Olympics

Tougher measures introduced to try and slow spread of COVID-19 that is being driven by new variants.

Japan’s ruling party official says Olympics must be cancelled ‘without hesitation’ if coronavirus situation too severe.

China has attracted legions of critics but has also made it one of the most successful Olympic nations.

US consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in eight years in March, but investors believe inflation is under control.

Resurgence in COVID-19 in Japan, as well as elsewhere in the world, is the latest challenge to the long-delayed event.

Postponing or cancelling games set for July would have ‘limited impact’ on Japan’s growth, says IMF official.

Pandemic-delayed games are due to open on July 23 in Tokyo, but a surge in cases is creating new concern.

Pyongyang’s announcement puts end to Seoul’s hopes of using Tokyo Games to trigger a reset in deadlocked talks.

The Olympic flame’s journey from Olympia to the opening ceremony has been central to the Games for nearly 100 years.

Japan PM hopes ‘momentum rises in all regions’ as torch relay begins despite strong public opposition to Tokyo Olympics.

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were postponed last year to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Creative director had suggested popular plus-size celebrity Naomi Watanabe appear as a pig at the opening.

John Geddert faced 24 charges, including sexual assault, human trafficking and running a criminal enterprise.

Japan begins mass inoculation campaign with just five months to go before the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.