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Scotland crime: Drug kingpin extradited from Dubai jailed for six years as EncroChat chats expose network

A convicted drug trafficker, Stephen Jamieson, has been jailed for six years in Scotland after his role in a major organized crime ring was exposed through encrypted messages. Extradited from Dubai, Jamieson coordinated drug supply and financial dealings, including discussions of cocaine and heroin prices. The investigation, part of a…

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Bulletin world briefing: UN sounds nuclear alarm over Iran’s uranium stockpile

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Bulletin PM briefing: Terror attack suspect identified and new threat from Iran

Golders Green terror attack suspect is identified. Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei sends ‘evil’ threat to US. Bank of England makes interest rate decision as inflation warning issued. Fourteen treated at Farringdon station after passengers report ‘chemical smell’. Trainee bus driver crashes into River Seine with passengers on board. Cut…

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Man In France Detained On Suspicion Of Paris River Murders

A homeless man in France is suspected of murdering four men found in the River Seine, with victims linked to an area known for homeless individuals and sam...

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Paralympic organisers postpone triathlon in Seine over water quality

The Paralympic triathlon event, originally scheduled for Sunday, has been pushed back by a day due to concerns regarding the water quality of River Seine, as announced by the organizers.

The Times of India

Tahitian surfing champion Kauli Vaast takes victory lap along the Seine

After winning the gold medal in surfing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Kauli Vaast thrilled fans again by surfing along France's iconic River Seine. The 22-year-old was pulled by a boat, and surfed the small waves it created with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

France 24

Mystery Paris street artist 'Invader' creates new work to celebrate Olympics, delight fans

Paris, the City of Light, has been a playground for a mysterious French street artist known only as "Invader" since the 1990s. The elusive mosaic master, who usually works at night and likes to maintain his anonymity, has created a new, Olympic-themed work on the wall of an embankment of…

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Olympic marathon swimmers finally allowed in Seine for training

Familiarisation trails in the River Seine for the marathon swimming events went ahead as planned Wednesday after more delays over water pollution. This came as a New Zealand swimmer said he was sick with E.coli-like symptoms after swimming the river for the triathlon last week.

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Belgium Withdraws From Mixed Relay Triathlon Due To Athlete Illness

Belgium withdraws from mixed relay triathlon due to Claire Michel's illness after competing in the River Seine despite water quality concerns.

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Women triathlon contenders finally dive into River Seine at Paris Olympics

Women triathletes have dived into the River Seine this Wednesday morning, marking the start of the race and providing huge relief for organisers after problems with water quality marred the run-up to the competition.

Radio France Internationale

British triathletes have prepared for everything but are at the mercy of pollution in Seine

The Olympic men’s triathlon race on Tuesday remains on a knife-edge after poor water quality forced the cancellation of the second and final swimming practice

The Guardian - UK

Paris Olympics: First triathlon training cancelled over Seine pollution

The inaugural practice for athletes competing in the triathlon at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games was cancelled on Sunday. Organizers made the decision to call off the session due to concerns about water quality in the River Seine, which has possibly been affected by recent rain.

The Times of India

Florent Manaudou is wrong about France and Paris Olympics will prove it

Paris 2024 can disprove the host nation’s flagbearer, as Paul Eddison outlines how France can pay tribute to the great Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who conceived the modern iteration of the Games

The Independent UK

Paris prepares for an Olympics opening ceremony like no other on the River Seine

Action has already got underway in preliminary competitions in sports like rugby sevens, archery and handball.

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Paris Olympics Security: French Forces Deployed Along River Seine

French authorities are ramping up security measures for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, deploying thousands of personnel and advanced technology to sa...

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Paris Enhances Seine River For Olympic Swimming Events

Paris unveils water storage basin near River Seine to enhance water quality for Olympics, part of a 1.4 billion euro cleanup effort.

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Triathlon boss confident swim will go ahead at Games

Amid concerns about water quality in the River Seine, AusTriathlon chief executive Tim Harradine is confident the Olympic triathlon will go ahead as planned.

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Paris booksellers won't let their street stands along the Seine be removed for the 2024 Olympics

Paris booksellers who work on the banks of the River Seine for decades are refusing to leave during the Paris Olympics next year

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Fancy a dip? An Olympic reboot for Paris' toxic River Seine

A costly and complex clean-up is resuscitating the River Seine just in time for it to play a starring role in the 2024 Paris Olympics

France 24

France to deploy 35,000 guards with 600,000 expected for Paris Olympics

Paris expects a crowd of 600,000 at the 2024 summer Olympics’ opening ceremony which is to take place on the river Seine, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said Tuesday.

Daily Mirror

Beluga whale who got stuck in River Seine dies despite massive rescue operation

Rescue divers overnight guided the beluga whale into a net before a crane lifted the mammal from the River Seine in France in an operation which lasted six hours but the mammal later died

The Guardian - UK

American tourist raped in public toilet in central Paris

Man charged after attack on woman in heart of French capital’s tourist district by River Seine

Radio France Internationale

Stranded whale euthanised after rescue from France's river Seine

A beluga whale that became stranded in the river Seine in north-western France was euthanised on Wednesday during an attempt to return it to open sea.

Evening Standard

Beluga whale which strayed into River Seine dies despite rescue efforts

A beluga whale which had strayed into the River Seine has died despite attempts to rescue it on Wednesday morning.The 4m (13ft) whale had been stuck in the river, north-west of Paris, for a week amid growing concerns about its health.It was removed from the river, with a giant net,…

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Beluga whale that was in River Seine dies

PARIS: The beluga whale which was lifted out of the River Seine earlier on Wednesday has died, despite the mission to save it, according to local authorities.

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