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Belarus sprinter heads for Austria in fresh twist to Tokyo diplomatic drama

Sports · 3:34 AM UTC

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya left Tokyo for Austria on Wednesday, adding another dramatic twist to a diplomatic saga in which she had sought refuge at the Polish embassy.

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Asia PacificJapan signals chance of rolling back controversial COVID hospital policy
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WorldIran-backed forces seize tanker, maritime sources say; Iran denies it
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Olympics

Olympics · 3:56 AM UTCAthletics-American McLaughlin breaks world record to win women's 400 hurdles

Sydney McLaughlin shattered her own 400 metres hurdles world record to win gold in 51.46 seconds on Wednesday, getting the better of fellow American Dalilah Muhammad in a thrilling Tokyo Olympics final that lived up to all expectations.

OlympicsMarathon Swimming-Ana Marcela Cunha of Brazil wins women's marathon swimming gold
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Business

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Technology

TechnologyU.S. SEC Chair Gensler calls on Congress to help rein in crypto 'Wild West'
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Asia Pacific

Asia PacificJapan signals chance of rolling back controversial COVID hospital policy
Asia PacificU.S., Indonesia commit to South China Sea defense in 'strategic dialogue'
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United Kingdom

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United KingdomUK reports 138 COVID-19 deaths, 21,691 new cases
United KingdomWe're on your side, UK PM Johnson tells Belarus opposition leader
United KingdomScotland's Sturgeon says expects advice on vaccinating children this week

Middle East

Middle EastMacron hosts new Lebanon fundraiser a year after port blast
Middle EastIran-backed forces seize tanker, maritime sources say; Iran denies it
Middle EastTurkey's coronavirus cases jump to nearly 25,000, highest since early May
Middle EastSaudi Arabia says sees an emboldened Iran around Middle East

Energy

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EnergySK Innovation to split off battery unit, shares fall

Environment

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