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The Paris Olympics are holding an uncomfortable mirror up to France

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Opinion by Adam Plowright (CNN) — Every host country of the Olympic Games faces a reckoning. It’s not a trial like a war or national disaster. It can’t be compared to an election of the sort America faces this fall. But the world’s biggest sporting event holds a mirror up to a nation like few other events. Part of the reason is that organizing it is so mind-bogglingly complex. It stress tests a country’s government. It places incredible burdens …

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Flin Flon Reminder

Mbappé not in France squad for Paris Olympics ahead of move to Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappé was left out of France’s provisional squad for the Paris Olympics on Monday before his move to Real Madrid was finally confirmed.

10 months ago·Flin Flon, Canada

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Le Figaro

At the Paris Court, the surprising free home repairs for an Ile-de-France mayor.

Justice looks into a large case of alleged misconduct involving elected officials from the Ile-de-France region and construction entrepreneurs. Three mayors or former mayors are being prosecuted in this complex case.

10 months ago·Paris, France

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WKYC

Paris is aiming for the most sustainable Olympics yet. Organizers acknowledge the plan isn't perfect

The plans face questions about some carbon-intensive sponsors and doubts about their long-term future in a warming world facing a growing climate crisis.

10 months ago·Cleveland, United States

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India Today

No Kylian Mbappe as coach Thierry Henry announces 25-man France squad for Olympics

Olympics 2024: As coach Thierry Henry announced the 25-man provisional squad for the Paris Olympics, the country's star-forward Kylian Mbappe was left out of the list. While Mbappe is increasingly linked to a move to Real Madrid, Henry expressed his frustration towards clubs denying players from national team duties.

10 months ago·India

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Metro News

Thierry Henry responds to Chelsea blocking two stars for France's Olympics squad

Thierry Henry admits he was rejected by several clubs when putting together France’s Olympics squad (AFP via Getty) Thierry Henry insists he is not surprised by Chelsea’s refusal to release Malo Gusto or Benoit Badiashile for France’s Olympics campaign this summer. Henry, who is the coach of France’s Under-23s, announced his provisional 25-man squad for the Olympics on Monday, which will then be cut to 18 players by July 3. The former Arsenal an…

10 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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