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Coordinated Attacks Disrupt Paris Olympics as Security Concerns Escalate

Arson on high-speed rail and heightened cyber threats highlight vulnerabilities ahead of the Games' opening.

  • French authorities arrested multiple suspects linked to potential sabotage and terrorism plots.
  • Security measures include 45,000 personnel, border controls, and advanced surveillance technologies.
  • Eurostar and domestic train services faced cancellations, impacting thousands of travelers.
  • Airports in Paris were temporarily closed, causing flight disruptions and increased bus fares.
  • Officials are on high alert for further incidents, drawing lessons from past attacks.
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