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Now playing Next Europe News 'I wish Paris stays that way': Residents experience post-Olympic blues After more than fifteen days of Olympic festivities in Paris, some hope the heritage of the games, like the heightened sense of security and good mood, will remain in the French capital. 12/08/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Olympics latest: US retain basketball supremacy in victory over France The men's basketball final was attended by French president Emmanuel Macron, Jimmy Fallon and Megan Rapinoe among others. 10/08/2024
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