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Today at the Olympics: Portugal's Pichardo wins triple jump gold

The Summer Olympics continue with several gold-medal races in kayak, swimming and athletics, the men's basketball semifinals and the women's football bronze medal match.

Belarus

Dissident Belarusian sprinter arrives in Poland

Tsimanouskaya claimed her team tried to force her to return home to Belarus, where she fears reprisal from the government after posting criticism on social media.

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Today at the Olympics: Dutch teammates tie for cycling record

From cycling to skateboarding, here is a roundup of what's happening today at the Olympics.

Climate

Has climate change made Tokyo 2020 the hottest Olympics in history?

Everyone thought this Olympic Games would have been defined by the pandemic. Instead, the searing temperatures have been the focus.

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Today at the Olympics: Norway hurdler crushes own world record

Karsten Warholm of Norway obliterated his own world record in the Olympic 400-meter hurdles, finishing in 45.94 seconds.

Sport

Welcome u-turn as Simone Biles decides to return for gymnastics final

Last week she quit saying poor mental health was affecting her performance. Now she's decided to return.

Italy

Italy's Marcell Jacobs sprints from unknown to Bolt’s successor

Marcell Jacobs won the 100 metres at the Tokyo Olympics to succeed Usain Bolt as The World’s Fastest Man.

Japan

French boxer refuses to leave the ring in disqualification protest

“Everyone knows I won!”, Mourad Aliev screamed to the empty arena.

Japan

Today at the Olympics: European rowers continue to make waves

Everything you need to know about who won what today.

Japan

Today at the Olympics: Russia's women win over U.S. after Biles exit

All you need to know about Day 4 of the Tokyo Olympics.

Japan

Today at the Olympics: Great Britain rakes in the gold

Monday morning was a good one for Team GB with two gold medals.

Japan

Let the Games begin! Tokyo 2020 kicks off with manga-inspired ceremony

The 11,000 athletes have been waiting for a year but stepped out on Friday into a near-empty stadium.

Japan

Olympic opening ceremony director fired for Holocaust joke

Director Kentaro Kobayashi was accused of using a joke about the Holocaust in his comedy act, including the phrase “Let’s play Holocaust."

World News

First positive COVID tests for athletes in Olympic Village

Two athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Tokyo Olympic Village, organisers said on Sunday, sparking fears of a larger outbreak just days before kickoff.

Mobility

Watch: Flying taxis take to the air in Paris

The German-made Volocopter set to provide an air taxi solution for the 2024 Paris Olympic games is undergoing test flights at Le Bourget Airport.

Japan

Top medical adviser says 'no fans' safest for Tokyo Olympics

Fans from abroad were banned several months ago, and organisers are to announce early next week if some local fans should be allowed.

Sport

Europeans takes clean sweep on day four in Budapest

France’s Clarisse Agbegnenou danced in the aisles at the World Judo Championships in Budapest - but her switch to focus was instantaneous.

Japan

Torch relay for Tokyo Olympics kicks off its 121-day journey

The ceremony was closed to the public because of the fear of spreading COVID-19 but was streamed live.

Japan

Tokyo 2020 president resigns over derogatory comments about women

Yoshiro Mori had initially refused to step down but conceded on Friday after more than a week of non-stop criticism.

Finland

Arctic town launches bid for 2032 Summer Olympics

Salla Mayor Erkki Parkkinen told Finnish media that the campaign aims to draw attention to the consequences of climate change.