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Japan govt to waive tourist visa requirements as part of border easing

25 Sept 04:55 Key points summarised by AI

Japan's government plans to waive tourist visa requirements for some countries and allow individual travelers without agency bookings, signaling a significant easing of COVID-19 border controls.
These measures, potentially including scrapping the daily arrival cap by October, aim to revitalize inbound tourism, capitalizing on a weak yen to attract foreign visitors.

Today 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.