France deploys 70,000 police officers for national holiday and semi-final

France mobilizes 70,000 police officers and gendarmes to secure Bastille Day and the World Cup semi-final.

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This exceptional deployment aims to prevent terrorist threats and disturbances during celebrations.

The semi-final will pit France against Spain, a match with high sporting and symbolic stakes.

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