The head of Japan's Olympic Committee (JOC) is stepping down amid allegations of corruption over Tokyo’s bid to host the 2020 Games.
Tsunekazu Takeda is being investigated into claims that €2 million was paid to secure Tokyo's winning bid.
During a meeting of the national Olympic committee in Tokyo, he announced his decision to step down when his 10th term ends in June.
Takeda has denied any wrongdoing and said he is cooperating with the French prosecutors.
FIFA to increase financial distribution to all 48 World Cup teams by 15%
Amid widespread complaints about the cost of tickets and transportation related to World Cup games, FIFA announced Tuesday that it will hike the money received by all 48 teams participating this summer by 15 per cent.
Sabalenka stunned by Baptiste in Madrid Open quarter-finals
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has suffered a shock 2-6 6-2 7-6(6) defeat by Hailey Baptiste at the Madrid Open on Tuesday as the American produced the biggest win of her career after saving six match points to reach the semi-finals for the first time.
Palestinian football body appeals to sports court over FIFA Israel ruling
The Palestinian Football Association has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against FIFA's decision not to sanction Israel over clubs based in West Bank settlements, a senior PFA official said on Tuesday.
Holders PSG edge Bayern 5-4 in record-breaking semi-final first leg
Defending champions Paris St Germain has battled past visitors Bayern Munich 5-4 in a pulsating Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday that had a record number of goals at this stage of the competition.
Sinner sweeps past Norrie in to reach Madrid quarter-finals
World number one Jannik Sinner brushed aside Britain's Cameron Norrie 6-2 7-5 on Tuesday to book a place in the Madrid Open quarter-finals, stretching his ATP Masters 1000 winning streak to 25 matches as the players avoided the worst of the heat.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed strengthening cooperation with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson during a phone call on Tuesday.
The UAE's Ministry of Economy and Tourism has blocked 13,667 pirate websites for violating copyright laws in the first quarter of 2026.
United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan participated on Tuesday in the 19th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Consultative Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on behalf of UAE president His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
