Today: September 15, 2024
Today: September 15, 2024

Paris

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French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

French three-times Olympic gold medallists Marie-Jose Perec and Teddy Riner capped a spectacular opening ceremony at the Paris Games on Friday by lighting the

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Paris' Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops. Here's why

Ah Paris, the Olympic gold medalist of naughtiness

Paris' Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops. Here's why
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Skateboarding-First day of skateboarding competition postponed amid bad weather

The men's street skateboarding competition at the Paris Olympics was postponed on Saturday, organisers said in a statement, as rain poured down on the outdoor urban

Olympics-Skateboarding-First day of skateboarding competition postponed amid bad weather
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Olympic cauldron to rise into Paris skies each night

The Olympic cauldron that made a stunning first flight at the Paris Games opening ceremony will rise again every evening

Olympic cauldron to rise into Paris skies each night
Europe|Sports|Travel

French train networks partially restored after line sabotage ahead of Olympics

French railway company SNCF says it has made significant progress in restoring high-speed train services after acts of sabotage disrupted several lines ahead of Friday night’s Olympic Games opening ceremony on the Seine River

French train networks partially restored after line sabotage ahead of Olympics
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Rowing-Fans upbeat in rain as sculls heats begin

The rain that drenched the spectacular Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday evening was still very much in evidence as fans streamed in to watch the rowing

Olympics-Rowing-Fans upbeat in rain as sculls heats begin
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Paris 2024 Games chief Estanguet confirms salary investigation

Paris 2024 Olympics chief Tony Estanguet on Saturday confirmed an investigation was under way into his salary as president of the organising committee.

Olympics-Paris 2024 Games chief Estanguet confirms salary investigation
Entertainment|Europe

How the world's press rated Paris's Olympics Opening Ceremony

Paris broke with tradition on Friday by turning the Olympic Opening Ceremony into a parade down the River Seine rather than a stadium-based show.

How the world's press rated Paris's Olympics Opening Ceremony
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Here's how Jill Biden thinks the US can match the French pizzazz at the LA Olympics

First lady Jill Biden has praised Paris’ “spectacular” Olympics opening ceremony and looked ahead to how the U.S. can similarly dazzle audiences when the Games are held in Los Angeles in four years

Here's how Jill Biden thinks the US can match the French pizzazz at the LA Olympics
Entertainment|Sports

Olympics-Tennis players cheer opening ceremony spotlight

Tennis players welcomed the prominent role given to their sport at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics as the tournament began on Saturday.

Olympics-Tennis players cheer opening ceremony spotlight
Europe|News|Sports

Paris barricades start to come down after opening ceremony on the Seine, but many still struggling

Bridges along the Seine River are opening up, and police barricades are being taken down in Paris after the Olympics opening ceremony

Paris barricades start to come down after opening ceremony on the Seine, but many still struggling
Europe|News|Sports

Olympics-Organisers confident triathlon will go ahead despite rain impact on Seine

Paris 2024 organisers are confident the triathlon events will take place as scheduled on Tuesday even though recent rainfall might lead to Sunday's swimming training

Olympics-Organisers confident triathlon will go ahead despite rain impact on Seine
Entertainment|Sports

Pouring rain disrupts Games after drenched opening ceremony

Pouring rain in Paris on Saturday forced the men's Olympics street skateboarding competition to be postponed and tennis matches were

Pouring rain disrupts Games after drenched opening ceremony
Europe|Sports

Olympic triathletes hope the Seine River is clean enough for swimming after recent rains

Days before they’re set to plunge into the Seine River during the Paris Olympics, triathletes are holding out hope that the famous waterway’s bacteria levels would be safe enough for swimming

Olympic triathletes hope the Seine River is clean enough for swimming after recent rains
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Judo medals spark French fan fervour at Paris Games

If the judo dojo at the foot of the Eiffel Tower was anything to go by, then France's Olympic delegation is set to have some wild days in the next

Olympics-Judo medals spark French fan fervour at Paris Games
Entertainment|Sports

Can you guess Olympians' warmup songs? World's top athletes share their favorite tunes

Curious about the songs fueling the Olympians competing in Paris

Can you guess Olympians' warmup songs? World's top athletes share their favorite tunes
Health|Sports

Olympics-Three more Australian water polo players test positive for COVID

Three more Australian women's water polo players have tested positive for COVID ahead of the Paris Games, the country's Olympic team chief Anna Meares said on Wednesday,

Olympics-Three more Australian water polo players test positive for COVID
News|Sports

Russian man is among those arrested in plots targeting Paris Olympics

French authorities say they have foiled several plots to disrupt the 2024 Olympics

Russian man is among those arrested in plots targeting Paris Olympics
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Lady Gaga flutters in dazzling feathery performance to kick off Olympic Games in Paris

Lady Gaga flutters in dazzling feathery performance to kick off Olympic Games in Paris

Lady Gaga flutters in dazzling feathery performance to kick off Olympic Games in Paris
Europe|Health|Sports

An unwelcome attendee has joined the Paris Olympic Games: Covid-19

An unwelcome attendee has joined the Paris Olympic Games: Covid-19

An unwelcome attendee has joined the Paris Olympic Games: Covid-19
Europe|Sports

Olympics opening ceremony saw no major reported issues, French official says

French interior minister congratulated security forces after no major incident was reported during the opening ceremony

Olympics opening ceremony saw no major reported issues, French official says
Europe|Sports

What to watch for the 2024 Paris Olympics: Rugby gold at stake, Gauff makes debut Saturday, July 27

The opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics is over, and the competition is really going to rev up on Saturday all across France

What to watch for the 2024 Paris Olympics: Rugby gold at stake, Gauff makes debut Saturday, July 27
Africa|News|Sports

Nigeria women's basketball team denied entry to opening ceremony boat by federation, AP source says

The Nigeria women’s basketball team wasn’t allowed to board the delegation’s boat for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the situation

Nigeria women's basketball team denied entry to opening ceremony boat by federation, AP source says
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Travel

Jill Biden travels to Paris Olympics as her husband passes the torch

Jill Biden travels to Paris Olympics as her husband passes the torch

Jill Biden travels to Paris Olympics as her husband passes the torch
Europe|Political|Sports

Macron aims to sidestep political concerns and regain prestige with the Paris Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to make France shine during the Olympics

Macron aims to sidestep political concerns and regain prestige with the Paris Olympics

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