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Why the Olympic surfing venue is 16,000km away from Paris

Teahupo’o, Polynesia, is home to ‘the heaviest’, ‘most perfect’ waves in the world. But what’s it got to do with Paris?

Al Jazeera

Olympics 2024 LIVE! Andy Murray and Dan Evans beaten; Simone Biles wins gold; Team GB medals

All the latest from Paris after Murray and Evans unable to secure shot at a medal

Evening Standard

Paris 2024 Olympics day one: Titmus claims 400m gold, France win rugby sevens – as it happened

Antoine Dupont and Ariarne Titmus were the golden turns on the opening Saturday in Paris

The Guardian - UK

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Paris Olympics 2024: Why France's racially diverse society has united to boo Argentina

PARIS: There’s an intriguing geopolitical tussle playing out here, threatening to blow up into an embarrassing diplomatic row. And football, racism and societal change are at the heart of it. On the eve of the Olympics, Argentina are discovering that they will not be winning any friendship prizes here this…

The Times of India

'Massive Attack' On French Rail Threatens More Chaos

French rail officials warned of travel chaos for hundreds of thousands of people throughout the weekend after saboteurs following a meticulous plan paralysed much of the train network Friday as the Olympic Games started.

International Business Times

Celine Dion's stunning Olympics return

The singer closed out an Opening Ceremony that included Lady Gaga, a mystery figure, Marie Antoinette and more

Salon

'We did it!': France breathes sigh of relief after Olympics ceremony

The concept had been derided as overly ambitious and the location criticised as a prime security risk. But after years of preparation, France could Saturday breathe a sigh of relief – it had pulled off the Olympic opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Games.

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Algerians honor victims of colonial-era French crackdown at Paris Olympics ceremony

Algeria reminded France of a particularly dark chapter of its colonial past during the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony: a high-kitsch, riverside spectacle

An armada of boats carrying athletes along the Seine, dangling dancers and parading drag queens – all under torrential rain

The Guardian - UK

In pictures: Paris Olympics kicks off with ambitious Opening Ceremony on the Seine

Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rule-breaking Opening Ceremony studded with stars and fantasy, showcasing the city’s resilience as authorities dealt with suspected acts of sabotage that targeted France's high-speed rail network earlier in…

France 24

Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony defies rain with River Seine boat spectacle and Lady Gaga performance

Singer Gaga and Zinedine Zidane among stars who took part in dazzling ceremony

Evening Standard

Controversy Erupts Over France's Unique Opening Ceremony Performance

Debate ensues over the heavy metal-opera mashup at the Olympics opening ceremony, challenging perceptions of French culture.

Top News

Efforts Underway To Restore Atlantic Railway Line After Attacks

Challenges in restoring the Atlantic railway line in France due to cable issues causing disruptions and delays.

WhatToWatch

How to watch the 2024 Olympic hockey online or on TV

Here's how you can watch the 2024 Olympic hockey events online, ready for when they begin on Saturday, July 27.

Sports Illustrated

Made in America: How the U.S. Forged the Olympic Swimmers Competing Against Them in Paris

Léon Marchand and Summer McIntosh will turn U.S. swimming training against Team USA at the Summer Olympics.

The Independent UK

Today at the Olympics: Monday’s schedule including diving, swimming and gymnastics in Paris

Olympic competition resumes in Paris with Tom Daley in action in the men’s synchronised 10m platform final

France 24

EU reprimands France and six other EU countries for breaking budget rules

The European Council on Friday launched formal action against France, Italy and five other EU countries for breaking the bloc's budget rules, kickstarting a procedure forcing them to negotiate a plan with Brussels to get their deficit levels back on track.

Radio France Internationale

President Emmanuel Macron declares the Paris Olympics open

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday officially declared the Paris Olympics open at the end of a spectacular but rain-soaked opening ceremony held for the first time outside the main stadium. "I declare open the Games of Paris celebrating the 33rd Olympiad of the modern era," said Macron, launching the…

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