Olympic broadcaster Nine had a tough start to its Paris jaunt when 2 staff members were attacked in an attempted robbery, but there are more choppy waters to navigate with its print journos voting to strike for 5 days from Friday – the eve of the Olympics Opening Ceremony. The industrial action is set to hit titles including the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and the Financial Review after staff and managers failed to agree on pay increases, workplace diversity policies and the use of artificial intelligence. CEO Mike Sneesby, who’s in Paris for the Games (paywall), wouldn’t comment, but reports say bosses and union reps back home are in crisis talks to resolve the issue ASAP. Nine’s under the pump after spending $305 million on exclusive broadcasting rights for the Games until Brisbane 2032… At least the coverage is off to a good start, with wins by the Aussie men’s rugby sevens side over Samoa and Kenya.