Naomi Osaka, the defending champion, was in scintillating form in beating Madison Brengle while Sascha Zverev beat Australia’s John Millman in style ... ( read original story ...)
Ashleigh Barty and Naomi Osaka remain on track for showdown at Australian Open
Ashleigh Barty and Naomi Osaka continued their progress towards a probable meeting in the last 16 at the Australian Open with second-round victories. Ever since the draw was made, a date between the ... ( read original story ...)
Russia, Covid Tests, Naomi Osaka: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing
Americans can now order free at-home Covid tests after the Biden administration’s website covidtests.gov went live a day early. Visitors to the site can click through to a Postal Service webpage, ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Osaka advances to 3rd round at Australian Open
The Latest on Wednesday from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park (all times local): __ 10:45 a.m. Sunny skies and a pleasant temperature of 25 degr ... ( read original story ...)
Japan widens COVID-19 curbs as Omicron drives record infections
Japan on Wednesday widened COVID-19 curbs to the capital Tokyo and a dozen regions covering half the population as the Omicron variant of coronavirus drove record new infections. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2022 day three: Zverev in action after Barty, Nadal and Osaka win – live!
The second round continues at Melbourne Park with Naomi Osaka and Alex Zverev headlining the evening session. Join John Brewin ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to widen COVID-19 curbs as Omicron drives record infections
Japan was poised on Wednesday to widen COVID-19 curbs to the capital, Tokyo, and a dozen regions covering half the population, as the Omicron variant of coronavirus drives record new infections. ( read original story ...)
Japan widens virus curbs, including in Tokyo, as cases surge
Tokyo and a dozen other areas in Japan will face new COVID-19 restrictions effective Friday, with local leaders shortening hours for restaurants, as omicron cases hit a record high in the capital. ( read original story ...)
Japan Needs More Than Carbon Tax, Green Fund to Achieve Net Zero
Japan needs more money to invest in innovative technology to help it achieve its decarbonization goals -- and one potential solution may be to consider a new form of sovereign debt to fund it. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s popular Sapporo Snow Festival is called off amid latest coronavirus surge
The Sapporo Snow Festival has been canceled for the second year running due to rising numbers of coronavirus cases across Japan, organizers announced Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2022 day three: Osaka in action after Barty and Nadal ease into third round – live!
The second round continues at Melbourne Park with Naomi Osaka and Alex Zverev headlining the evening session. Join John Brewin ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Reigning champion Osaka next in action – radio & text
Follow live radio and text updates from day three of the Australian Open in Melbourne. ( read original story ...)
Japan widens COVID curbs, including in Tokyo, as cases surge
The Japanese government will place Tokyo and a dozen other areas under new restrictions for COVID-19 effective Friday, allowing local leaders to shorten hours for eateries, as a surge in omicron cases ... ( read original story ...)
Japan poised to widen COVID-19 curbs as Omicron drives record infections
Japan was poised on Wednesday to widen COVID-19 curbs to the capital, Tokyo, and a dozen regions covering half the population as the Omicron variant of coronavirus drives record new infections. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan brings back virus restrictions over Omicron surge
Japan is set to approve new coronavirus restrictions on a large part of the country, including Tokyo, on Wednesday as it battles record infections fuelled by the Omicron variant. ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido’s famous Sapporo Snow Festival effectively canceled for 2nd year running
The ice sculpture exhibition at the Sapporo Snow Festival, a popular winter display in the capital city of Japan's northernmost prefecture ... ( read original story ...)