www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-07-26 09:30:52
SUMMARY: Arson attacks on France's high-speed rail network disrupted travel for around 800,000 people, including Olympic athletes, just hours before the Paris 2024 Games opening ceremony. French officials condemned the attacks as criminal, and a national investigation was launched, with penalties ranging from 10 to 20 years. The sabotage affected multiple train lines leading to Paris, causing significant delays. French authorities emphasized that the acts aimed to disrupt the Olympics, mobilizing intelligence services for investigations. Despite the chaos, officials asserted that the opening ceremony would proceed as planned, although security remains heightened amidst global tensions.
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