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A flotilla of boats cruises on the River Seine during a test for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony, France, June 17, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will kick off at19:30 local time on Friday in Paris.
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Buildings are covered in gold on the banks of the River Seine on the route of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, France, July 25, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)
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Night view of the Eiffel Tower a day before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, France, June 25, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)
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The Passerelle Debilly arch bridge over the River Seine in Paris, France, June 25, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)