River Seine sealed off in central Paris ahead of Olympics

Thursday, 18 July 2024 (3 hours ago)
Police and soldiers are descending on central Paris as security ramps up ahead of the Olympics' opening ceremony next week.

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News video: WATCH: Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo swims in Seine before Olympics

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Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo and a top Olympic official swam in the Seine River on Wednesday amid water quality concerns ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Seine Major river in northern France

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