Olympic opening ceremony on Seine could be scrapped if security demands, Macron says

Monday, 15 April 2024
The Paris Olympics opening ceremony could be scaled down if security demands, President Emmanuel Macron has admitted.

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Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published on January 1, 1970

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Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on January 1, 1970

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Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published on January 1, 1970