Story of the Day

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Van der Burgh wins silver in men’s 100m breaststroke

Cameron van der Burgh won South Africa’s first medal at Rio 2016, taking silver in the pool. Superstar Adam Peaty from TeamGB, who smashed the world record twice at the Games, beat him. Chad le Clos also qualified for the final of the 200m fly event and there were a few shocks in the tennis with the Williams sisters and the Murray brothers eliminated from the doubles while Novak Djokovic lost in the singles. Here’s how Sunday’s action unfolded. Read More

Storm kills 38 in Mexico

Tropical storm Earl has killed at least 38 people in Mexico, as landslides devastate the region. A month’s rainfall poured down in the space of 24 hours, triggering the deadly landslides in Puebla and Veracruz. Read More

Japan’s emperor to address nation

Japanese Emperor Akihito will address the country today. Addressing speculation over his possible abdication, which would be the first such announcement in two centuries if it happens, this is only Akihito’s second official address since he became emperor in 1989. Nobody, it seems, is asking why on earth the emperor exists in the first place anymore. Read More

AmaGlug Glug on the brink of elimination

Despite playing some beautiful football, the South African men’s soccer team was made to rue their wasted chances after a 1-0 defeat to Denmark. Read More

Daily Maverick Olympics Live Blog

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Facts of the Day

Today is Happiness Happens Day. So, if you’re happy, stop complaining and just bloody well go with it.

The Olympic torch relay was actually invented by the Nazis.

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