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

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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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U.S. shutdown ends: what’s next?

Congress reopens U.S. government after 43-day shutdown; Zoran Kresovic examines the deal’s implications and ongoing political tensions.

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Congress reopens U.S. government after 43-day shutdown; Zoran Kresovic examines the deal’s implications and ongoing political tensions.


After a record 43-day government shutdown, Congress has finally agreed to reopen the U.S. government, but political tensions and risks remain.

Zoran Kresovic from Blueberry Markets breaks down the deal and its implications.

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Trump Threatens $5B BBC Lawsuit

Trump targets BBC with a $5 billion defamation claim over edited video; expert discusses implications.

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Trump targets BBC with a $5 billion defamation claim over edited video; expert discusses implications.


U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing a defamation claim against the BBC over an edited speech video, potentially seeking up to $5 billion.

Oz Sultan from Sultan Interactive Group joins us to unpack the legal and reputational implications.

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Trump-Xi APEC talks stir Taiwan concerns

Trump and Xi’s APEC meeting raises concerns over US Taiwan policy and changing regional alliances.

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Trump and Xi’s APEC meeting raises concerns over US Taiwan policy and changing regional alliances.


President Trump and Xi Jinping met at APEC, prompting questions about US policy on Taiwan and shifting regional alliances.

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