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Japan weighing 10,000-spectator cap ahead of Olympics

13 Sept 12:47 Key points summarised by AI

Japan considers raising the spectator limit for sports events to 10,000 after June 20, a move that could influence the fan cap for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
This proposed cap, set at 50% of venue capacity or 10,000 people (whichever is lower), will guide Olympic organizers in determining domestic fan attendance, as overseas spectators are already prohibited.

19 Oct 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.