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France Faces Coordinated Sabotage Amid Paris Olympics

High-speed rail and telecom networks targeted, raising security concerns during global event.

  • Arson attacks on railway lines disrupted travel for nearly a million passengers before the Olympic opening ceremony.
  • Fiber optic cables were cut in multiple regions, affecting internet and phone services outside Paris.
  • Authorities arrested a suspect linked to far-left groups; investigations are ongoing.
  • No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have cost millions in damages.
  • Increased security measures include drones, police helicopters, and thousands of personnel.
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