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Suspected arson attacks on the French rail network ahead of Friday’s opening of the Olympic Games, described by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal as “coordinated acts of sabotage,” have caused chaos and major disruption for travellers. Unknown individuals placed incendiary devices at various key locations of the railway during the night, which has heightened the already significant fear of attacks in France. By Friday afternoon, French national rail operator SNCF said it had made progress in repairing the damage and restoring high-speed service around the country but that cancellations continued on…

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