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All fans banned as Japan’s COVID emergency throws Olympics into chaos

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3 years ago

July 9, 2021

Olympic organisers have baned all spectators from the Games

Japan declared a state of emergency for Tokyo that will run through its hosting of the event to curb a new wave of coronavirus infections, resulting in changes to the Olympic games.

Organisers and the Japanese Government formally reached the decision on the spectators during five-way talks between key parties.

The move is the latest blow to the troubled Olympics, already delayed by a year because of the pandemic and plagued by a series of setbacks, including massive budget overruns.

Medical experts have stated for weeks that having no spectators at the Games would be the least risky option to safely ensure the games go ahead, amid widespread public concern that the influx of thousands of athletes and officials will fuel a fresh wave of infections.

Foreign spectators already had been banned from the games

Organisers already banned overseas spectators and then set a cap on domestic viewers at 50% of capacity, up to 10,000 people. – This new development means no fans at all will watch the games.

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‘Rust’ will premiere at the Polish film festival, three years after fatal incident

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3 days ago

October 4, 2024

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The controversial film ‘Rust’, plagued by tragedy since 2021’s fatal on-set shooting involving Alec Baldwin, is finally set to premiere in Europe.

The movie faced extensive delays and legal challenges following the tragic incident that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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Biden is “discussing” support for Israel over Iran oil strike

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3 days ago

October 4, 2024

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The Biden administration believes it’s still “appropriate” for Israel to continue its ground and air attacks on Hezbollah.

The Middle East is a tinder box as Israel retaliates to Iran’s bombing earlier this week as well as fighting Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis in Gaza, Lebanon and Yemen. But what are the economic and geo-political implications? #featured #trending

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Israel weighs response to Iran, Biden says he would not back nuclear site strikes

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October 4, 2024

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After Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel–the country is weighing its response.

Tensions in the Middle East are surging after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel, marking a significant escalation in the region’s ongoing conflict.

This development has raised concerns about broader military confrontations, with global powers closely monitoring the situation.

The attack has intensified fears of a wider regional war, as Israel responds with its own military actions.

Ruthie Blum, a former adviser at the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a senior contributing editor at JNS, and the co-host of “Israel Undiplomatic” on JNS TV joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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