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Can Paris make the Seine clean enough to swim in for the Olympics?Paris has spent about 1.4 billion euros on clean-up efforts in the Seine, but latest test samples still showed “alarming” levels of bacteria in the river.ConsumerApr 14
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Russia will be asked for ceasefire during Paris Olympics, says French presidentThe International Olympic Committee condemned Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, saying the Russian government had breached the Olympic Truce.PoliticsMar 17
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Eiffel Tower closes due to worker strike over wagesVisitors to the Eiffel Tower were turned away on Monday because of a strike over poor financial management at one of the world’s most-visited sites.WorldFeb 19
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Paris unveils its only purpose-built Olympics venue as Summer Games inch closerThe inauguration of Paris' purpose-built Olympics venue represents a milestone, given the problems that dogged its construction.WorldFeb 11
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The Eiffel Tower is closed to visitors. Here’s why.Tourists can still access the glass-enclosed esplanade beneath the tower, but access to the 300-meter (984-foot) landmark itself is closed until further notice.WorldDec 27, 2023
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Notre Dame spire to be crowned with new rooster, marking cathedral’s revival after fireThe new rooster will replace the original that was damaged beyond repair in the 2019 blaze.WorldDec 16, 2023
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‘No one is safe’: Paris battling ‘scourge’ of bed bugsVideos of bed bugs crawling over seats in the Paris metro and on high-speed trains have gone viral on social media.WorldOct 3, 2023
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Police watchdog clears Brantford officer in May shooting near Paris, Ont.A Branford police officer has been cleared of any charges following the shooting of a 27-year-old during an attempted arrest near Paris, Ont. in May.CrimeSep 27, 2023
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Paris opening River Seine for swimming after 100-year closureParis is opening the River Seine again for swimming for the first time since closing due to pollution a century ago, with time to spare before the 2024 Olympic Games.CanadaAug 5, 2023
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Brussels attack: 6 found guilty of terrorist murder in 2016 deaths of 32 peopleWrapping up the biggest trial in Belgium's judicial history, the chief judge listed the names of the victims before reading the decisions.WorldJul 25, 2023
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