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The Tokyo Olympics will open a year from now. Maybe

New York Times: Large parts of the world haven't controlled Covid-19. That's a problem.

First Arab interplanetary mission prepared for launch

Orbiter — named Amal, or Hope — readied for blast off from Tanegashima Space Center.

'Now I am become death': The legacy of the first nuclear bomb test

New York Times: The 75th anniversary of the world's first nuclear weapon test.

Japan's deadly combination: Climate change and an ageing society

New York Times: Flooding has shown the vulnerability of people living in nursing homes.

Coach reveals why Blues had to let Beauden Barrett go

All Blacks superstar's mega-money deal 'makes sense', says Leon MacDonald.

Tokyo Disneyland reopens with bizarre new Covid rule

The popular theme park has reopened with a range of health guidelines in place.

'Strange' disappearance of Kim Jong Un has Japan speculating

Japan renews suspicions that North Korea's leader is either dead, sick or incapacitated.

Mastermind's widow dies: Second death haunts $45m ponzi

Widow of director of giant ponzi herself dies before facing questions from investigators.

'This is the best place to be in the world': Stranded in Te Awanga

Global musician Connan Mockasin and wife Hiromi Oshima are stuck in Te Awanga.

Danger ahead: The island suffering a second wave after lifting lockdown

The tragic results of loosening restrictions contains a warning for New Zealand.

Tulip fever: Million flowers mown in fields to fight virus spread

Nurseries in Japan have taken extreme measures to cut the spread of coronavirus.

Inside the fringe Japanese religion that claims it can cure Covid-19

New York Times: Happy Science is led by a man who says he can defeat the virus. For a fee.

Tokyo, in a state of emergency, yet still having drinks at a bar

New York Times: Tokyo may have been lulled into complacency.

Covid-19: Kiwifruit exports are all systems go

Kiwifruit export season a bright light in the virus gloom - so far.

Japan declares state of emergency, ramping up virus battle

Japan's PM declared a month-long state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures.

The 'Ready, Set,' Guide to rebooking your Tokyo Olympic travel

The race is on to recover Tokyo Olympic travel bookings. Here's how to do it.