Hokkaido, Japan’s wilderness, is a window onto diverse communities
Niseko, Toya-Usu and Shiraoi are three Hokkaido destinations for travellers who want to feel close to the communities they’re visiting.
FIFA clashes with European countries over human rights at the Qatar World Cup
FIFA asks teams taking part in the Qatar World Cup to “focus on the football”. Europe’s FAs respond that they will “continue to support human rights”.
Treatment of Eileen Gu reveals a tale of two Olympics
At Beijing 2022 politics and superpower rivalry are dominating the headlines. Nowhere is this more evident than in the treatment of Eileen Gu, the US-born Chinese freestyle skier that is taking the sport by storm.
Nothing has stopped Lewis Hamilton from fighting for the planet
Lewis Hamilton, seven-time world champion and first-ever black Formula 1 driver, has devoted himself to human and animal rights, and the environment.
6,500 workers have died in Qatar building infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup
An investigation by the Guardian reveals the staggering number of deaths among migrant workers in Qatar on building sites for the 2022 World Cup.
Tokyo 2020, Japan hopes to host revival Games as Olympic preparations continue
Will Tokyo 2020 be the revival Games? Much uncertainty remains but preparations haven’t stopped as Japan remains committed to hosting the Olympics.
Alpinism awarded Unesco Intangible Heritage status
Alpinism has officially been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) list. Its candidacy had been jointly submitted by France, Italy and Switzerland.
Formula 1 aims to reach zero carbon emissions by 2030
Formula 1, the world’s most important auto racing championship, has decided to turn the page and aim for carbon neutrality with the support of its teams, drivers and the whole racing circus.
2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina: Italy goes for green
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, in Italy, could be the first in history to be devoted to sustainable development, thanks to a project that aims to implement the goals of the 2030 Agenda.
The case of Caster Semenya, the Olympic athlete set with a hurdle too high to face
The South African runner and Olympic champion will be forced to reduce her naturally high levels of testosterone to compete internationally. What is behind the landmark ruling in the Caster Semenya case.