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Former NBA star Deng steering South Sudan toward Olympics

Quality players are expected at the Paris Games, with final rosters taking shape.
The French government partnered with four companies- Videtics, Orange Business, ChapsVision, and Wintics- to enhance security measures for the event.
Security platforms by the companies cover eight key metrics, focusing on detecting various potential threats and risks at the Games.

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Former NBA star Luol Deng has steered South Sudan's basketball journey to Paris Olympics

It’s been only 13 years since South Sudan emerged from civil war and became an independent nation. For former NBA star Luol Deng that journey has a parallel connection with his introduction to basketball through fellow Sudanese countryman and former NBA player Manute Bol.

9 months ago·United States

'Flying taxis' to be tested during Paris Olympics

France's transport minister said on Wednesday that so-called "flying taxis" -- large futuristic drones capable of transporting several people -- would be authorised for use on an experimental basis during the Paris Olympics.

9 months ago·France

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Le Figaro

Paris 2024 Olympics: Messi will not return to Paris

The 2022 World Champion has announced that he will not participate in the Games with Argentina.

9 months ago·Paris, France

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Africa News

IOC chief says Paris ready to host Olympics

There have been concerns over the city's readines, with authorities scaling down the opening ceremony over terrorism fears. The Paris Games kick off on July 24 and will last until August 11

9 months ago·Pointe-Noire, Congo

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Daily Sabah

Paris Olympics' AI surveillance sparks outcry over privacy concerns

As the Paris Olympics approach, French authorities are set to deploy AI-powered surveillance systems, previously tested at train stations, concerts and...

9 months ago·Türkiye

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Outkick

The Summer Olympics In Paris Will Be BYO-AC Since Paris Dorms Lack Air Condition

The Paris Summer Olympics is all about going green, and one way it plans to do that is by not including air conditioning for dorms in the Olympic Village.Well, according to a report from The Washington Post, a bunch of delegations are about to show up in France with fleets of air conditioning units almost as if to say, "Here's what we think of your anti-AC stance."That's right, the Olympic Games will be BYO-AC this year.Earlier this year, OutKic…

9 months ago·Nashville, United States

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