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Citing Covid risk, US warns against travel to Olympic host Japan

13 Sept 06:16 Key points summarised by AI

The United States issued a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Japan due to the escalating COVID-19 risk, two months before the Tokyo Olympics.
Despite the US State Department's warning, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee expressed confidence that American athletes would safely participate, citing robust mitigation and testing protocols.
Japan, criticized for its slow vaccination rollout and facing public opposition to the Games, stated the US advisory would not affect the Olympics, noting the US government's continued support for the event.

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.