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Now playing Next France Seine water quality controversy: Olympic triathlete event to go ahead There had been concerns that bacteria levels were too high in the water, leading to previous postponements. 31/07/2024
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Now playing Next India At least 63 dead and hundreds trapped in southern India landslides Authorities say they have mobilised helicopters to help with rescue efforts and the Indian army has been brought in to build a temporary bridge after landslides destroyed a main crossing that linked the affected area. 30/07/2024
Now playing Next France Spain to cede territory to France in biannual handover The day of the handover, which happens twice a year, is one of the rare occasions visitors are allowed to visit this 200-metre-long island, one of only a handful of condominiums in the world. 30/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News One person dead as heavy storms hit Baltic states In Lithuania and Latvia, authorities have warned people to travel only in urgent situations. 29/07/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Paris Olympics: Men's triathlon postponed due to water quality Organisers had been confident the levels would have improved ahead of the postponement. 29/07/2024
Now playing Next Lithuania One person dies as Latvia and Lithuania hit by powerful storm Authorities have warned citizens to only travel in emergencies due to the extreme conditions. 29/07/2024