The Latest Breaking News from River Seine

Scotland crime: Drug kingpin extradited from Dubai jailed for six years as EncroChat chats expose network

A convicted drug trafficker, Stephen Jamieson, has been jailed for six years in Scotland after his role in a major organized crime ring was exposed through encrypted messages. Extradited from Dubai, Jamieson coordinated drug supply and financial dealings, including discussions of cocaine and heroin prices. The investigation, part of a…

The Times of India · Apr 30

Bulletin world briefing: UN sounds nuclear alarm over Iran’s uranium stockpile

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The Independent UK · Apr 30

Bulletin PM briefing: Terror attack suspect identified and new threat from Iran

Golders Green terror attack suspect is identified. Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei sends ‘evil’ threat to US. Bank of England makes interest rate decision as inflation warning issued. Fourteen treated at Farringdon station after passengers report ‘chemical smell’. Trainee bus driver crashes into River Seine with passengers on board. Cut…

The Independent UK · Apr 30

Olympic marathon swimmers finally allowed in Seine for training

Familiarisation trails in the River Seine for the marathon swimming events went ahead as planned Wednesday after more delays over water pollution. This came as a New Zealand swimmer said he was sick with E.coli-like symptoms after swimming the river for the triathlon last week.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 7, 2024

Belgium Withdraws From Mixed Relay Triathlon Due To Athlete Illness

Belgium withdraws from mixed relay triathlon due to Claire Michel's illness after competing in the River Seine despite water quality concerns.

Top News · Aug 4, 2024

Women triathlon contenders finally dive into River Seine at Paris Olympics

Women triathletes have dived into the River Seine this Wednesday morning, marking the start of the race and providing huge relief for organisers after problems with water quality marred the run-up to the competition.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 31, 2024

British triathletes have prepared for everything but are at the mercy of pollution in Seine

The Olympic men’s triathlon race on Tuesday remains on a knife-edge after poor water quality forced the cancellation of the second and final swimming practice

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024

Paris Olympics: First triathlon training cancelled over Seine pollution

The inaugural practice for athletes competing in the triathlon at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games was cancelled on Sunday. Organizers made the decision to call off the session due to concerns about water quality in the River Seine, which has possibly been affected by recent rain.

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2024

Florent Manaudou is wrong about France and Paris Olympics will prove it

Paris 2024 can disprove the host nation’s flagbearer, as Paul Eddison outlines how France can pay tribute to the great Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who conceived the modern iteration of the Games

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024

Paris prepares for an Olympics opening ceremony like no other on the River Seine

Action has already got underway in preliminary competitions in sports like rugby sevens, archery and handball.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024