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No fans at Tokyo opening ceremony: report

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4 years ago

July 6, 2021

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Spectators are reportedly set to be banned from the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, with only a reduced number of VIPs to be allowed to attend

With less than three weeks to go until the opening ceremony on July 23, case numbers are rising in Tokyo, leading to concerns of a 5th wave.

Japan’s capital has been recording an average of 585.6 daily infections over the past week.

The country’s government will decide this week whether to extent a quasi-state of emergency for Tokyo, which’s due to expire on July 11.

According to local media reports, it’s likely to be extended.

This will require Games’ organisers to rethink attendance limits.

Last month organisers agreed to allow venues to be filled to 50% of capacity, up to 10,000 people.

But officials have recently warned that events may have to be held behind closed doors.

Five-way talks involving Tokyo Olympics organisers and government officials will take place on Thursday.

According to the Asahi Shimbun newspaper, fans are likely to be banned from the opening ceremony on July 23. But a reduced number of VIPs and Olympic officials will be able to attend.

The newspaper also reports that events at large venues, and ones that take place at night, will be held without spectators.

This is yet to be confirmed, but there are clearly growing concerns over rising virus cases in Tokyo.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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17 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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