Paris prepares for the Olympic opening ceremony on the River Seine
Briefly

An amphibious opening ceremony on the River Seine marks a historic shift from traditional stadium events, culminating with a finale at the Eiffel Tower.
Security concerns loom large over the open-air event, with a significant police and military presence amidst closed roads and bridges, following a rail network arson incident.
Tennis star Coco Gauff and NBA's LeBron James lead the US flagbearing, with expectations high for a potential Celine Dion-Lady Gaga duet during the ceremony.
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