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Paris Police Cracking Down On Sex Workers Before Olympics
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A group of charities claimed Wednesday that French police were cracking down on Paris sex workers ahead of the Olympics.
A report issued by 17 non-government organisations who work with prostitutes said that they “shared the same conclusion as to the increased repression and sometimes changes in police practices.
“The approach that we characterise as ‘repression first’ has obvious consequences on the security and health of sex workers,” it added.
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Charities working in two hotspots — the Boulogne and Vincennes woods to the west and east of Paris — had noted “increased police patrols ahead of the Games with heavy-handed identity controls on women working in the sex industry”.
They urged authorities to focus their energies instead on the “criminal organisations which rob, rape and assault them”.
A change in the law in France in 2016 criminalised the act of paying for sex acts, rather than offering or performing them.
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French authorities fear an increase in prostitution during the Olympic and Paralympic Games which begin on July 26 — something contested by the charities.
“Contrary to some presumptions, sex workers are not in the process of arriving in large numbers in Paris where the cost of accommodation is constantly increasing ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics: they are being pushed to go to work in other towns,” the charities said.
Other charities have denounced efforts by the French authorities to move migrants and the homeless out of the capital ahead of the Games, which are expected to draw millions of overseas visitors.
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Transfer: Atalanta Hold Lookman Back From Inter Milan Move
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August 1, 2025By
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Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has again told his Italian side, Atalanta, about his desire to leave this summer.
The camp of the Super Eagles’ forward conveyed the player’s decision to the club on Tuesday after Inter presented a written proposal of €42m plus €3m add-ons.
Atalanta are insisting on €50m valuation for the Nigerian international and there is no green light to the move as of now, according to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano.
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Meanwhile, as earlier reported, Lookman’s international teammate, Victor Osimhen will land in Istanbul on Wednesday with medical scheduled for Thursday at Galatasaray.
Meanwhile, Álvaro Morata has been waiting for Osimhen’s arrival so as to leave the club and did not train with the team on Tuesday. The Spaniard wants to join Italian side, Como.
Ronano reports that Morata has no intention to stay at Galatasaray and is only keen on the Como move.
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‘She Has Placed Edo On Global E-Sports Map’ – Enabulele Celebrates Bezi On New GWR Feat
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July 28, 2025By
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Edo State Sports Commission has applauded Bolade Bezi for her remarkable achievement in setting a new Guinness World Record in E-Sports.
Bezi completed an extraordinary marathon of 57 hours, 10 minutes, and 5 seconds playing the popular video game “God of War”.
The feat was officially recognized during a ceremony held at the Media Centre of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, where the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, expressed admiration for Bezi’s resilience and groundbreaking accomplishment.
In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Mr. Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele congratulated Bezi and praised her determination, focus, and passion for E-Sports.
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“I must celebrate Bolade Bezi for her commitment and dedication to setting this new world record.
“Since the event commenced on Friday, she has demonstrated unwavering resilience and passion for E-Sports,” Enabulele said.
He noted that the officially recorded gameplay time was 49 hours, 0 minutes, and 14 seconds, surpassing the previous record set by Peer Bresser and Jimmie Smets in Cologne, Germany, on November 8–9, 2017, which stood at 24 hours, 15 minutes.
“Bolade Bezi’s accomplishment in achieving the longest video game marathon in the hack-and-slash genre is truly commendable. She has not only shattered the previous record but also placed Edo State on the global E-Sports map,” he added.
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Enabulele emphasized that the milestone is a source of immense pride for Edo State and Nigeria.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting youth engagement in constructive ventures like E-Sports, which he described as powerful tools for personal growth and social development.
“This achievement aligns perfectly with our vision to inspire and empower our youth, steering them away from social vices and toward meaningful pursuits. It reflects the aspirations of His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for sports development in Edo State,” he stated.
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In her remarks, Bezi, a clinical physiologist, said her motivation for undertaking the intense marathon was to raise awareness about mental health, particularly depression and anxiety—two of the most widespread mental health issues today.
“This challenge was physically and mentally demanding. Sleep deprivation was the biggest obstacle, but I am grateful to God for making it possible. We are also using this platform to show that E-Sports is a viable and growing sport in Edo State,” she said.
Bezi expressed deep appreciation to Enabulele and the leadership of the Edo E-Sports Association, led by Ovebedaro Dean Bezi, for their unwavering support throughout her journey.
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Inter Milan Give Deadline For Ademola Lookman Deal, With Transfer On Verge Of Collapse
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July 28, 2025By
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Inter Milan president, Giuseppe Marotta, has said this week will be “crucial” if they want to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta.
The Nerazurri are very keen on signing Lookman to bolster their attack this summer.
However, negotiations between the two Serie A clubs have not been progressing smoothly.
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Marotta has now said in two or three days, they will try to get a deal done or move on to other transfer targets.
“This week will be crucial for Lookman deal,” Marotta said.
“We are in talks for Ademola Lookman, we want him but we also respect Atalanta.
“In 2-3 days we hope to proceed and be able to get the deal done otherwise we will move on and focus on other players.”
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