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The Independent

 The Olympic Games have been officially opened after a day of travel chaos in Paris that saw thousands of visitors delayed.The country’s rail operator said that arson attacks on key rail lines into the French capital had “sabotaged” the network, leading to disruption across the country.Jean-Pierre Farandou, chief executive of SNCF, said the plans of thousands who had hoped to go to Paris had been ruined.The “coordinated” disruption is likely to cause delays over the weekend for 800,000 passengers, with up to 250,000 affected as the Games officially starts.It has not dampened sprits in the city, though, with a...

Olympics 2024 opening ceremony LIVE: Tom Daley and Helen Glover fly Team GB flag as heavy rain hits Paris

The Mirror US

The French TGV high speed train network was hit by a 'massive arson attack' just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics was set to take place.

Paris Olympics carnage as rail network sabotaged in 'malicious attack' ahead of opening ceremony

No Russian official representing Vladimir Putin's government has been invited due to the Kremlin's war against Ukraine, while an Israeli delegation will be heavily protected as tensions rage over Israel's continuing bombardment of Gaza following the October 7 attack by Hamas. But with only a day to go, there is...

Jill Biden, royalty but no Zelensky? Top guests at the Paris Olympics

With the Opening Ceremony for the Paris Olympics fast approaching, Olympics chiefs cancelled a press conference just minutes before personnel were due to meet the world's media

Olympics chief cancels press conference minutes before start 'with no explanation'

The venue says it feels "desperately sorry" for performers and ticket holders.

Shows cancelled after asbestos found at theatre

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Up to 115 jobs are at risk under plans to close a McCain Foods factory in Lincolnshire. The manufacturer said it had launched a consultation into the future of the plant near Grantham. McCain is proposing to end production of a brand of microwave chips called Fries To Go, which...

Chips factory closure plan puts 115 jobs at risk

The Harbour Commissioners say agencies will have to work together to get funding and permits.

Hope and 'frustration' over harbour's brown water

Kettering Town Council says the design had to be updated because it previously broke heraldry rules.

Removal of slave from coat of arms sparks backlash

France turned on the style to overwhelm Argentina - their recent antagonists - as the hosts reached the semi-finals of Olympics men's sevens in front of an euphoric Parisian crowd. London-born wing Aaron Grandidier scored two scintillating tries in a 26-14 victory for Les Bleus and led the jubilant celebrations...

Ferocious France beat Argentina in Olympics grudge match

Sainsbury's has issued an apology after a term used by racists online was discovered in an online listing for school trousers. The trousers feature a reinforced knee and a grow hem, handy features for childrenswear. However when the two details were put side-by-side in the listing's title, it spelled out a phrase used by racists online.

Sainsbury's sorry for 'racist slur' trouser detail

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

 French authorities are investigating the alleged gang-rape of an Australian tourist in Paris, an incident that has heightened safety concerns ahead of the Olympics in the city.The tourist was allegedly raped by five men on Saturday night and reported the assault after taking refuge in a local restaurant.The Paris prosecutor’s office said it is investigating the assault as a gang-rape. "A woman born in August 1998 in Australia reported the facts in taking refuge in a restaurant in the 18th arrondissement where she was taken care of by the firefighters," it said in a statement.The alleged assault was followed...

Australian tourist’s complaint of gang-rape fuels safety concerns ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

The National Wax Museum say it will remake a waxwork of the late Irish singer after an unveiling.

Wax museum removes Sinead O'Connor figure

A man who repeatedly attacked his puppy until it had to be put down, then left an RSPCA inspector with life-changing injuries, has been jailed. Storm Williams from Sutton Coldfield blinded the puppy with his attacks, as well as leaving him with broken bones, bruising, and swelling all over his head and body.

Puppy beaten so badly it had to be put down

"Fantastic leader" Rachael Boyle has been named the new captain of Hibernian, following the retirement of Joelle Murray. Boyle, who joined from Aberdeen in 2016, has played at integral part in the club's domestic cup success, despite her spell in the capital being disturbed by injury. But Boyle continually bounced back, and did so from her pregnancy, too. Such qualities made it a "very natural decision," according to manager Grant Scott.“I’ve worked with Rachael before, she is a fantastic leader and I think her status as the player she was before injury and pregnancy, she has the respect of the...

'Natural decision' to make Boyle captain

The best friend of a teenager who died while swimming in a river describes his struggle for life.

'Bubbles started coming up and that was him gone'

Vets have put 27 XL Bully dogs to sleep in Cheshire in the last 12 months, a meeting of policing bosses heard. Questions were raised as to why so many of the banned breed had been euthanised if there had been no known attacks. The Cheshire Police and Crime Panel...

Vets put down 27 XL Bullies despite 'no attacks'

The Standard

Lit in Olympia on April 16, travelling on the 130-year-old, three-masted barque Belem from Athens to Marseilles, the Olympic flame reached France on May 8, and from there, made its way slowly up north to Paris. Everywhere it passed, it brought smiles. Almost as a harbinger of joy, a much welcome feeling in a country derailed by surprise parliamentary elections only a few weeks ago. On Bastille Day, the Olympic flame arrived in Paris on horseback, proudly carried by Colonel Thibault Vallette, gold medal equestrian at the Rio Games of 2016. There followed two days of frantic sightseeing for the...

'Paris will be wrecked by the Olympics': why locals are fleeing the city

Five staff lost their jobs and a business had to close as a result of the fraud, police said.

Manager stole £240k of stock to fund gambling problem

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French rail sabotage plays havoc with Paris Olympics opening

There is tight security for the opening ceremony, but saboteurs struck rail lines miles outside the...

French rail sabotage plays havoc with Paris Olympics opening

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