Paris 2024: Opening ceremony thrown into chaos just hours before event

SNCF says coordinated acts of malice in France have affected several high-speed lines, and several high-speed trains are being diverted or cancelled.

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CNN also reports that these incidents have been described as “an attack on France” and “coordinated sabotage” aimed at disrupting travel before the opening ceremony. SNCF CEO Jean-Pierre Farandou informed journalists on Friday that cables, which are crucial for ensuring the security of train drivers, were set on fire and dismantled. However, authorities are still uncertain about who is behind the attacks.For the first time, the opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium but will feature a parade of all 206 participating countries along the Seine River.

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