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A woman has been named the new Tokyo Olympics chief - replacing a man who was forced to resign after saying women talk too much. Japan's Seiko Hashimoto, who has competed in four winter and three summer Games as a speed skater and cyclist, takes over from Yoshiro Mori following his departure last week over the sexist remarks . Her name Seiko comes from "seika", which translates as Olympic flame in English. Women allowed to attend ruling party's meetings - as long as they keep quiet Ms Hashimoto announced on Thursday that she had resigned as Japan's Olympics minister to take up her new role as president of the Tokyo Olympics organising committee. The 56-year-old, who won a bronze medal in the speed skating 1,500m at the '92 Winter Olympics, was appointed after a meeting of its executive board, which is 80% male. Advertisement "Now I'm here to return what I owe as an athlete and to return back what I received," she told the board. … [Read more...] about Japan puts woman in charge of Tokyo Olympics after sexist remarks by ex-chief

Women will be invited to attend key meetings of the ruling political party in Japan - as long as they don't speak. The Liberal Democratic Party proposals will allow five female lawmakers to join the party's all-male board meetings as observers. The women would be able to "look" at the "kind of discussions" taking place and submit any opinions afterwards. It follows the resignation of the Tokyo Olympic organising committee chief after he said during an online meeting that women talk too much. In the latest case, Toshihiro Nikai, the ruling party's secretary general, said he had heard criticism that the board was male-dominated, but was keen to stress that the members are elected. Advertisement The 82-year-old said: "It is important to fully understand what kind of discussions are happening. Take a look, is what it is about." But requiring female observers at meetings to remain quiet has drawn fierce criticism that the party is out of touch. … [Read more...] about Japan: Women allowed to attend ruling party’s meetings – as long as they keep quiet

EMMA Watson's high-profile acting work has included a lengthy spell as Hermione in the Harry Potter films, and a thief in The Bling Ring. The talented Brit has enjoyed a phenomenal career in the UK and the US, where she starred as Belle in Disney’s billion-dollar global hit Beauty and the Beast. Here's what we know about the retirement rumours . Has Emma Watson retired? Emma Watson , 30, "is not taking on new commitments", according to her publicist. Watson has gone 'dormant', her agent reportedly told the Mail on Sunday . This has prompted several stories online suggesting that the Harry Potter star has quit acting. But there hasn't been any formal announcement from Watson over the interpretation of the agent's comment. And it's not the first time that retirement rumours have flared - particularly as she isn't as entrenched in her career as some of her fellow stars. Back in 2013, Watson told Marie Claire that upon finishing the final Harry Potter film , … [Read more...] about Has Emma Watson quit acting?

INFLUENCERS are known to score hoards of freebies in exchange for a "shout out" on their huge online platforms. But this tactic recently backfired for one blogger who tried to nab a free takeaway meal, but ended up at the police station instead. Four Legs - a pop-up restaurant operating at pub The Compton Arms in Islington is being praised for its extremely savage response to the blogger who reached out to ask for free food. Not only did the unnamed influencer request a meal for themselves in exchange for a plug on Instagram, but they asked for an extra four meals for their "bubble" too. The influencer reached out to the restaurant via DMs and said they'd post to their Instagram and even pop in for a meal once the venue reopens. The restaurant appeared to go along with the request at first, agreeing to offer the food for free. But in a hilarious twist, the venue directed the influencer to the police station instead, telling them to "report yourself for crimes … [Read more...] about ‘Cheeky’ influencer tries to bag free food but it massively backfires as they ‘end up at the police station’