Saboteurs Hit French Trains Pre Olympics

Published: Fri, 07/26/24

Updated: Mon, 07/29/24

Unidentified saboteurs paralyzed France's high-speed rail network with arson attacks, disrupting travel for hundreds of thousands just hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.Insert Preheader


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