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Overseas fans barred from Tokyo Games
Overseas fans barred from Tokyo Games
OLYMPICS: Overseas fans will be banned from this summer’s pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics, organisers said yesterday (Mar 20), in a bid to reduce virus risks and convince a sceptical Japanese public the Games will be safe.
Tough talk at first face-to-face US, China meeting in Biden era
Tough talk at first face-to-face US, China meeting in Biden era
WORLD: US and Chinese diplomats clashed yesterday (Mar 18) in their first face-to-face talks since President Joe Biden took office, with the world’s top two powers each digging in on a laundry list of issues on which they diverge broadly as the meeting opened in Alaska.
Japan’s Momota wins at All England, Indonesians out after virus fears
Japan’s Momota wins at All England, Indonesians out after virus fears
BADMINTON: World number one Kento Momota made a winning return to international action at the COVID-affected All England Open yesterday (Mar 17), but Indonesia’s team were forced to withdraw after a passenger on their flight to Britain tested positive for the coronavirus.
WHO experts say countries should keep using AstraZeneca jab
WHO experts say countries should keep using AstraZeneca jab
WORLD: World Health Organization (WHO) experts yesterday (Mar 17) recommended countries continue to use the AstraZeneca vaccine, but said they were looking into the jab’s safety after a slew of countries suspended its use over health fears.
Team New Zealand win America’s Cup 7-3 over Luna Rossa
Team New Zealand win America’s Cup 7-3 over Luna Rossa
SAILING: Team New Zealand won the America’s Cup today (Mar 17), defeating Italy’s Luna Rossa 7-3 to claim yachting’s most prestigious trophy for the fourth time.
China to issue visas to foreigners who have taken Chinese jab
China to issue visas to foreigners who have taken Chinese jab
WORLD: China is poised to ease border restrictions to allow some foreigners – including from the US, India and Pakistan – back in, provided they have taken a Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine.
America’s Cup delayed with Team NZ one win from victory
America’s Cup delayed with Team NZ one win from victory
SAILING: Team New Zealand reached match point in the America’s Cup today (Mar 16) but were denied a chance to clinch the trophy when fickle winds forced the day’s second race to be abandoned.
Joshua, Fury sign two-fight heavyweight unification deal: promoter
Joshua, Fury sign two-fight heavyweight unification deal: promoter
BOXING: Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have signed a deal for two all-British world heavyweight title unification fights, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn said yesterday (Mar 15).
China pledges 300,000 vaccine doses for UN peacekeepers
China pledges 300,000 vaccine doses for UN peacekeepers
WORLD: China will give United Nations peacekeeping troops 300,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine, the Chinese diplomatic mission to the UN said yesterday (Mar 15), bolstering the 200,000 doses already pledged by India to protect 100,000 soldiers and police officers deployed in peace missions.
‘Bizarre’ race puts Team NZ in sight of America’s Cup win
‘Bizarre’ race puts Team NZ in sight of America’s Cup win
SAILING: Team New Zealand overhauled a nearly four-and-a-half-minute deficit to move within sight of the America’s Cup title after a “bizarre” race today (Mar 15).
Myanmar declares martial law in Yangon townships after deadly day
Myanmar declares martial law in Yangon townships after deadly day
WORLD: Myanmar’s junta late yesterday (Mar 14) imposed martial law in two densely populated Yangon townships after at least 18 protesters were killed in one of the deadliest days since the February 1 coup.
Arsenal beat Spurs, Man Utd hold off West Ham
Arsenal beat Spurs, Man Utd hold off West Ham
FOOTBALL: Arsenal bounced back from Erik Lamela’s stunning Rabona to open the scoring in the north London derby to beat Tottenham 2-1 yesterday (Mar 14), as Manchester United and Leicester tightened their grip on a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Middleweight great Marvin Hagler dead at 66
Middleweight great Marvin Hagler dead at 66
BOXING: Boxing legend Marvin Hagler, the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987, died yesterday (Mar 13) at age 66, his wife said.
EU faces fresh shortfall of AstraZeneca vaccine
EU faces fresh shortfall of AstraZeneca vaccine
WORLD: AstraZeneca yesterday (Mar 13) announced a fresh shortfall in planned vaccine shipments to the European Union, dealing another blow to the bloc’s efforts to step up vaccinations.
England’s victory over France makes World Cup statement, says Jones
England’s victory over France makes World Cup statement, says Jones
RUGBY: England coach Eddie Jones said his side had stolen a march on 2023 World Cup hosts France after Maro Itoje’s late try sealed a come-from-behind 23-20 win over Les Bleus in the Six Nations yesterday (Mar 13).
Top-four, relegation battles take centre stage as Wilder leaves Blades
Top-four, relegation battles take centre stage as Wilder leaves Blades
FOOTBALL: Manchester City are closing in on a third Premier League title in four years, but behind the runaway leaders there are tense battles to qualify for next season’s Champions League and to avoid relegation.
WHO: No reason not to use AstraZeneca
WHO: No reason not to use AstraZeneca
GENEVA: The World Health Organization said on Friday there was no reason to stop using the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after several countries including Thailand suspended the rollout over blood clot fears.
IOC to buy vaccines from China for Tokyo, Beijing Olympic competitors
IOC to buy vaccines from China for Tokyo, Beijing Olympic competitors
WORLD: Competitors at this year’s Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Games will be offered coronavirus vaccines bought from China, Olympic chief Thomas Bach announced yesterday (Mar 11).
‘Freak of nature’ Sonny Bill Williams hangs up his boots
‘Freak of nature’ Sonny Bill Williams hangs up his boots
RUGBY/BOXING: Dual-code superstar Sonny Bill Williams announced his retirement from rugby today (Mar 11) but the New Zealander isn’t giving up on sport, saying he wants to concentrate on his boxing career.
Japan marks decade since 2011 quake, tsunami and nuclear disaster
Japan marks decade since 2011 quake, tsunami and nuclear disaster
WORLD: Japan today (Mar 11) marks 10 years since the worst natural disaster in the country’s living memory: a powerful earthquake, deadly tsunami and nuclear meltdown that traumatised a nation.