On the eve of the Paris Olympics, arson attacks severely disrupted France's high-speed rail network, stranding hundreds of travelers at major stations in Paris and London. French officials condemned the incidents as 'criminal actions,' stating that they were coordinated attacks aimed at blocking train services, though no direct link to the Games has been confirmed. Among those affected were two German athletes who had to turn back from Belgium, missing the opening ceremony. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced that intelligence services are investigating, with potential sentences of 15 to 20 years for those responsible. The chaos caused significant delays for Eurostar services, with passengers warned of hour-long waits. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries from the attacks.