Several days before the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games begin, the Paralympic flame is lit next to the English hospital in Stoke Mandeville near London, where the idea for the competition was born.
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British Paralympians Helene Raynsford and Gregor Ewan light Paralympic flame. The flame was kindled in the village of Stoke Mandeville in England before beginning its journey to Paris. The Paralympic Games are set to start in the French capital next week and will end on 8 September. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Prime Minister has written to Paralympics GB today, wishing them luck ahead of this years Games in Paris and saying 'the whole country is proud'. Paralympians were cheered on as they embarked on their journey to Paris. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Pavel Durov, Telegram's 39-year-old founder and CEO, was reportedly arrested at Bourget airport near Paris. The arrest is allegedly linked to Telegram's lack of content moderation. Launched in 2013, Telegram has faced global scrutiny due to its emphasis on privacy and free speech, and its use by extremist groups. Despite pressure from the EU and U.S. for stricter moderation, Durov maintained his stance against censorship. Official statements on the arrest are pending.
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Sunday, 25 August 2024 ()
After being lit in Stoke Mandeville the Paralympic torch headed through the Channel Tunnel on its way to Paris.
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