The French president says the opening ceremony could move from the River Seine if security is compromised.
French President Emmanuel Macron says the Paris Olympics opening ceremony could move from the River Seine if the security risk is too high.
It has already been revealed that tourists will not be given free access to watch the ceremony, as was originally planned. Instead, tickets will be by invitation only, not via open registration. Security concerns have been heightened following the threats by the Islamic State group to Champions League quarter-final football matches in Paris, Madrid and London.
In the same interview, Mr Macron also said he would do "everything possible" to agree an Olympic truce.
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