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Account of how French train attacker was overpowered by US servicemen and British man

"I saw a guy entering the train with an AK [Kalashnikov rifle] and a handgun and I just looked over at Spencer and said 'Let's go, go'," said off-duty U.S. serviceman Alek Skarlatos.

Gunman opens fire on Amsterdam-Paris train injuring 2 before being subdued by passengers

ARRAS, France – A heavily armed man opened fire on a high-speed train traveling from Amsterdam to Paris on Friday, injuring two people before being overpowered by two U.S. passengers.
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Wimbledon 2026 Draw Sets Tough Paths for Fonseca, Cerúndolo and Maia

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