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Pfizer/BioNTech to supply vaccines for Olympic athletes

14 Sept 04:08 Key points summarised by AI

Pfizer and BioNTech announced a deal with the International Olympics Committee to supply COVID-19 vaccines to competitors and staff for the Tokyo Games.
Initial vaccine doses are expected to begin shipping by the end of May, aiming to ensure participating delegations receive both doses before arriving in Tokyo.
IOC President Thomas Bach welcomed the agreement, encouraging athletes and delegations to accept the vaccine as an example.
This partnership is crucial given rising COVID-19 cases in Japan and ongoing doubts about holding the Games, despite the IOC's previous assurances and offers of other vaccines.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.