As Paris gears up for the historic opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, the city faces significant challenges. Coordinated sabotage of the high-speed rail network and adverse weather conditions threaten to disrupt the highly anticipated event (WSBTV)...
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Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Proceeds Amid Rail Sabotage and Weather Concerns
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