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France train attacks: arsonists target high-speed rail ahead of Olympics

Por: Newsweek World July 26, 2024

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France's high-speed rail network was targeted by vandals just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, causing disruptions and heightening security concerns as the country prepares to host the international event.In a statement shared with Newsweek, French national rail company SNCF said it was the victim of several simultaneous malicious acts affecting a number of high-speed lines.Deliberate fires were set to damage our... + full article



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