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Takeaways from AP’s story on Olympics security hitting minorities, others flagged as terror risks

French authorities are making wide use of discretionary anti-terror powers to keep hundreds of people they deem to be potential security threats away from the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

Olympics security means minorities and others flagged as potential terror threats can’t move freely

French authorities are making broad use of discretionary powers during the 2024 Olympics and their run-up to keep hundreds of people they deem to be potential security threats away from the biggest event modern France has ever organized

The Independent UK

Israel-Hamas war latest: International calls for cease-fire grow after assassinations in the Mideast

United States President Joe Biden says he’s “very concerned” that the violence in the Middle East could escalate, adding that the killing of a top Hamas leader in Iran has not helped efforts to negotiate a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war

The Independent UK

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No 'tangible' terror threat detected since the start of the Paris Olympics, interior minister says

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin says authorities have not detected any “tangible” terror threat during the first week of the Olympic Games

The Independent UK

France acts against far left as telecoms join list of saboteur targets

Arrests under way but infrastructure continues to be targeted amid Paris Olympics.

Al Jazeera

Fibre Optic Cables Targeted In New Infrastructure Attack In France

France was on Monday probing the possible involvement of ultra-left movements in attacks that paralysed the rail network at the start of the Olympic Games, as new sabotage acts affected fibre optic cables in several areas.

International Business Times

Paris Olympics Security: Massive Operation Ensures Safety

Paris tightens security for the Olympics, facing vandalism, robberies, and thwarted plots.

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Paris deploys massive security to keep the Olympics opening ceremony safe

A massive security operation has been deployed Friday in Paris to keep the opening ceremony of the Olympics safe

The Independent UK

Palestinian Olympic Threat Video Fake Of Possible Russian Origin: Sources, Experts

A video that has been widely shared on social media showing a purported Palestinian militant threatening attacks on France during the Olympic Games in Paris is a fake and could be of Russian origin, security sources and experts said on Thursday.

International Business Times

Olympics 2024: Paris erects ring of steel in bid to thwart threats to security

Largest deployment of security personnel in peacetime French history

Evening Standard

Olympic Games Paris 2024: French Authorities Arrest Man Over Alleged Plot

Police searched the man's home and found items that "raised fears."

Pedestrian.tv

Police arrest Russian over alleged Paris Olympics 'destabilisation' plot

French police have arrested a Russian man suspected of plotting acts of 'destabilisation' during the Paris Olympics.

Radio France Internationale

French interior minister praises law enforcement for security work at Paris Olympics

Three days before the start of the Olympics, France's interior minister has hailed law enforcement for their hard work in making the Paris Games safe for 10,500 athletes and millions of visitors

The Independent UK

With AI, jets and police squadrons, Paris is securing the Olympics — and worrying critics

The head of the Paris Olympics boldly declared that France’s capital would be “the safest place in the world” when the Games open

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A French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer, suspected of targeting Olympic torch, sentenced to 2 years

French authorities say a French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer was sentenced to two years in prison after making threats online and was suspected of wanting to target the Olympic torch relay

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French Police Detain Neo-Nazi Suspect Targeting Olympic Torch Relay

French anti-terror police detain alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer planning to disrupt Olympic torch relay. Investigation ongoing for online hate speech and pot...

The Independent UK

French anti-terror police detain alleged Neo-Nazi sympathizer suspected of targeting Olympic torch

French anti-terror police have detained an alleged Neo-Nazi sympathizer suspected of wanting to target the Olympic torch relay

International Business Times

France In Turmoil As It Prepares To 'Host The World' For Olympics

France has been plunged into political turmoil three weeks before hosting the Olympics, making it hard to know who will be in key government positions when the Games open on July 26.

International Business Times

French Far Right, Rivals In Final Push Ahead Of Decisive Vote

The French far right and its struggling rivals make a final push for votes on Friday ahead of the decisive round of parliamentary elections that were called in a major gamble by centrist President Emmanuel Macron.

The Independent UK

30,000 police to be deployed across France in wake of snap election

It comes as several French election candidates have reported being attacked on the campaign trail

France 24

French security authorities foil plan to attack football events during Paris Olympics

France's security authorities have foiled a plan to attack soccer events during the Paris Olympics, the country's interior minister said Friday.

The Independent UK

French authorities regain full control of New Caledonia's capital after days of deadly unrest

The French interior minister says French authorities in New Caledonia have regained full control of their Pacific territory’s capital after two weeks of unrest that left seven people dead

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