News: Safety
FIFA and the United Nations to launch network to tackle sexual abuse in sport
World football governing body FIFA and the United Nations are to create a global investigative network intended to tackle sexual abuse across all sports. As reported by UK newspaper The…
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Potential spread of Omicron variant of global concern
As the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the global risk from the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus is “extremely high” and could result in future surges with…
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Dates confirmed for 2022 Southeast Asian Games
The Vietnam Olympic Committee has advised that the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi will take place from 12th to 23rd May 2022 next year. Rescheduled from this year, Vietnamese…
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Formula 1 makes dramatic Saudi Arabian debut
The first ever Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix has seen world champion driver Lewis Hamilton beat championship rival Max Verstappen in a thrilling race overnight. Held in the city of Jeddah on…
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WTTC identifies digital solutions to help governments restore international mobility
The World Travel and Tourism Council has launched a new report - ‘Digital Solutions for Reviving International Travel’ which identifies four key digital solutions to help…
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WTA announces suspension of China and Hong Kong tournaments over Peng Shuai concerns
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) is suspending tournaments in China and Hong Kong over concerns it has over about the safety of the Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. Following weeks…
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Global survey will assess contribution of surfers in beach rescues
The UNSW Beach Safety Research Group has today launched The Global Surfer Survey, a project designed to find out more about surfers – their role in beach rescues as well as the…
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World Health Organization warns of risks of Omicron COVID-19 variant
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Omicron Coronavirus variant is likely to spread internationally, posing a "very high" risk of infection surges that could…
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