obduracy, ‘Cursed’ Olympics, Curb Vaccine Exports, China’s Oscars boycott mixes politics with push to curb Hollywood dominance

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E.U. Set to Curb Vaccine Exports for 6 Weeks

• The European Union is expected to release legislation today that would allow it to severely cut exports to Britain and other countries.
• Hong Kong suspended shots from BioNTech vaccines over faulty packaging. Here’s the latest on the pandemic.

Why ‘Cursed’ Olympics in Japan Are Pressing Ahead Amid a Pandemic

The Games’ organizers say they have a responsibility to hold the event. But money, national pride and political obduracy are also important drivers.

(ɒbdjʊrəsi , US -dʊr- ) uncountable noun. If you accuse someone of obduracy, you think their refusal to change their decision or opinion is unreasonable. [formal, disapproval]

Obduracy definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary