French Police Thwart Terror Plot Targeting 2024 Paris Olympics
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French authorities arrested an 18-year-old Chechen national suspected of plotting an Islamist-inspired terrorist attack targeting soccer matches during the Paris 2024 Olympics. The suspect aimed to attack spectators and police at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium in Saint-Etienne. This marks the first foiled attack on the upcoming Olympics and the 50th thwarted by French intelligence since 2017. France remains on high alert amid global tensions and has announced extensive security measures for the games.
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