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'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

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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.

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Who launched attack on the French rail network – and why?

Arsonists used crude methods but disruption to opening of the Olympic Games in Paris was severe

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How to watch the 2024 Olympic indoor volleyball events online or on TV

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

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Paris deploys massive security to keep the Olympics opening ceremony safe

A massive security operation has been deployed Friday in Paris to keep the opening ceremony of the Olympics safe

The Independent UK

France full-back Melvyn Jaminet given 34-week suspension for racist video

The ban could be reduced to 26 weeks if Jaminet takes part in anti-discrimination activities.

The Independent UK

France has the right approach to grassroots sport

Letter: Brian Cookson says support for organised sport in the UK needs a radical rethink and a substantial boost

The Guardian - UK

Three French Golf Courses That Are Better Than the Olympic Course

The Paris Olympics have begun, and the golf competition is set for Le Golf National. That's unfortunate, writes Joe Passov, because there are far better courses in France.

Sports Illustrated

Foreign interference, terrorism, cyber-attacks: Paris Olympics face unprecedented security risks

The Paris Olympic Games officially get underway on Friday, at a period of high geopolitical tensions. An impressive security operation has been put in place, but the Games also face unprecedented security challenges.

France 24

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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

The Independent UK

What we know about 'malicious' attack on French train network ahead of Olympics opening

French transport was thrust into chaos Friday just hours ahead of the Olympics 2024 opening ceremony after a series of coordinated “malicious acts” upended high-speed train lines

Radio France Internationale

'Sabotage' on French rail network before Olympics: What we know

Arson attacks scrambled France's high-speed rail network for tens of thousands of passengers on Friday, after what officials called premeditated acts of "sabotage" just hours before the Paris Olympics opened.

Radio France Internationale

'We need this moment of peace,' say Olympic opening ceremony storytellers

Some 18 months ago an eminent historian, a screenwriter, an award-winning novelist and a playwright began writing the script for the open-air parade that will launch the Paris Games on Friday. They had the onerous task of imagining a three-hour show that could speak not just to the French but…

The Guardian - UK

Eurostar cancels one in four trains after France arson attacks

Disruption to continue all weekend and long diversions in place as passengers asked to postpone if possible

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France's High-Speed Trains Targeted In Coordinated Attacks

France's prime minister reveals meticulously planned attacks on high-speed trains, urging caution and swift restoration of normalcy.

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How to watch the 2024 Olympic basketball tournament online or on TV

Here's how you can watch the the 2024 Olympic Basketball and 3X3 Basketball tournaments online or on TV.

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