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Paris Olympics: 75,000 troops on the streets as Games near | BBC News

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The Olympic Games begin in Paris on Wednesday, followed by the official opening ceremony on Friday, when competitors will parade on boats along the River Seine.

The French government has promised an “unprecedented” security operation to guard the Games.

The security operation involves the largest peacetime deployment of security forces in French history, with up to 75,000 police, soldiers and hired guards on patrol in Paris at any one time.

There will be 206 countries represented at the Olympics, and 184 at the Paralympics.

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The global fertility crisis – and what countries doing to tackle it | The Global Story

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Global fertility rates are at record lows globally, and governments around the world are urging couples to grow their families.

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Labour’s Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election. #UK #Labour #BBCNews

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I Was Crushed by Cows | It Happened To Me

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A violent cattle attack left Mary-Jane needing skin grafts and fighting for her life. She was crushed and dragged along a mountain track before she was rescued and taken to hospital via air ambulance. 

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Swipe right for sperm | BBC News

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With fertility prices soaring and treatment difficult to access for some, same-sex female couples say they have little choice but to …

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DR Congo supporters celebrate historic goal in Portugal fan park. #BBCNews

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