Japan Olympics Countdown

UK economy remains 3.1% smaller than pre-pandemic level

Official figures show that the British economy rebounded further in May following another easing of lockdown restrictions, though the increase was about half that expected by economists

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Tokyo Olympics to be held without fans Olympic Minister Maurkawa tells Kyodo as state of emergency goes into force

Tokyo Olympics to be held without fans Olympic Minister Maurkawa tells Kyodo as state of emergency goes into force

Global stocks sink after Fed discusses cut in US stimulus

Global stock markets have sunk after the Federal Reserve discussed a possible reduction in U.S. stimulus

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Asian stocks fall after Fed discusses cut in US stimulus

Asian stock markets have declined after the Federal Reserve discussed a possible reduction in U.S. stimulus and Japanese officials recommended declaring a coronavirus state of emergency during the Olympics

Massive soil mound on slope seen as worsening Japan mudslide

Officials say a powerful mudslide that killed at least seven people and destroyed dozens of homes in a Japanese seaside resort started in an area with a history of land alterations, and a massive mound of soil piled there broke off and worsened the devastation

Global stocks mixed after Wall St falls on weaker US data

Global stock markets are mixed after Wall Street fell on weaker U.S. services activity