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Rio Olympics end, Japan’s promises begin

A Super Mario-imposed Shinzo Abe entered the Rio closing ceremony overnight. Amidst a blaze of Brazilian colour, Japan’s prime minister promised to host the best games ever in 2020. With any luck, better crowds, less corruption, and a few new sporting events will take place in four years. Read More

Three Irish officials arrested in Rio

As if on cue, three Irish Olympic officials were arrested by Brazilian authorities on Sunday. The individuals are accused of conducting widespread ticket sales fraud and have had their passports seized. Allegations include selling tickets for the opening ceremony valued at $1,400 for $8,000. Read More

Cilic upsets Murray

Croatia’s Marin Cilic has denied Andy Murray the No 1. spot at Cincinnati. Cilic defeated Murray 6-4, 7-5 to win the Masters title. Murray’s 22 game winning streak, meanwhile, is in tatters. Read More

China opens glass-bottomed bridge

The world’s highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge has now been officially opened in China. Spanning 430 metres and suspended 300 metres above the earth, the bridge costs $20 to walk along and is limited to 8,000 visitors a day. High heels are not allowed, presumably to mitigate the risk of a slip and fall of a lifetime. Read More

In Numbers

32

Facts of the Day

Today is 1902 Theodore Roosevelt became the first American president to ride an automobile.

Most toilets in Hong Kong are flushed with sea water.

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