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French authorities have arrested an 18-year-old suspect, thwarting a planned terrorist attack targeting the upcoming Summer Olympics. The arrest occurred earlier this month, with the suspect accused of intending to attack Saint-Etienne's soccer stadium during the games.
France's Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin revealed that the suspect was "inspired by Islamist ideology" and planned to target spectators as well as security forces, with the intention of dying as a martyr. The arrest highlights the ongoing threats and challenges faced by French security services as the country prepares to host the Olympics.
