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Work is completed on temporary seating for the opening ceremony alongside the river. PA

Final preparations are made on the Seine river where the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics will be held on July 26. EPA

A nautical-themed parade will take place on the river and end on a stage in front of the Eiffel Tower. EPA

Paris cafe culture is largely undiminished despite fences being installed on roads flanking the Seine to restrict public access. EPA

Branding for the event is seen on a boat on the Seine. EPA

Security personnel outside the Louvre museum, which has been closed during preparations for the opening ceremony. EPA

An enormous security operation is under way. PA

Work is completed on temporary seating for the opening ceremony alongside the river. PA

Final preparations are made on the Seine river where the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics will be held on July 26. EPA

A nautical-themed parade will take place on the river and end on a stage in front of the Eiffel Tower. EPA

Paris cafe culture is largely undiminished despite fences being installed on roads flanking the Seine to restrict public access. EPA

Branding for the event is seen on a boat on the Seine. EPA

Security personnel outside the Louvre museum, which has been closed during preparations for the opening ceremony. EPA

An enormous security operation is under way. PA

Work is completed on temporary seating for the opening ceremony alongside the river. PA

Preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony - in pictures

Buddhist devotees observe a full moon day at a temple in the Kelaniya suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. EPA

Best photos of October 17: Full moon day in Colombo to Munch's Scream in Lego

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel. Photo: Dubai Media Office

EU-GCC summit - in pictures