The man was picked up days after arsonists caused travel chaos by damaging train signaling cables around France, but he is not a suspect in that case, prosecutors say.
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Man Detained in France After Entering Rail Site Near Rouen
The man was picked up near Rouen days after arsonists damaged train signaling cables around the country, but he is not a suspect in that case, prosecutors say.
Behind a French roar, Léon Marchand leaves the world’s best swimmers in his wake.
Marchand, who has been dubbed the “French Michael Phelps,” set the Olympic record in the men’s 400-meter individual medley final.
The Olympics Has a Bad Guy: Anyone in an Argentina Jersey
Grudges from the World Cup and rugby union have spilled over to the Games. But is this new sports feud even real?
Chinese Swimmer Zhang Yufei Makes First Comments on Doping Case
Zhang Yufei, one of 23 athletes who tested positive for a banned substance before the last Olympics, said China did not allow doping, and offered a window into the stress the accusations have caused.
Kamala Harris Is Known Abroad for a Personal Touch, and Tough Talk
Heads of state and diplomats who have interacted with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee say she uses humor, and talk of food, to help leaven hard discussions.
More Trains, but Few Answers, After Railway Sabotage in France
France’s national railway company said traffic was gradually returning to normal a day after arsonists disrupted three high-speed rail lines. But who was behind the attacks remains mysterious.
Léon Marchand: The French Swimmer Who Is Carrying His Country on His Back
Léon Marchand, who has the potential to win medals in four individual events, bears much of the weight of France’s expectations. He is ready, he said, but added, “It does feel weird.”
Who Was the Heavy Metal Band at Opening Ceremony? That Was Gojira.
Gojira, a popular French band, became the first hard rock act to perform in an Olympic Games opening ceremony when it did a metal version of “Ah! Ça Ira,” a song that was popular during the French Revolution.
Rail Sabotage Blights an Olympic Moment for France
The arson attacks were carefully planned to cause maximum disruption on a train network so vast it is virtually impossible to fully secure.