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France probes possible involvement of far-left extremists in rail sabotage before Games ceremony

France was on Monday probing the possible involvement of ultra-left movements in attacks that paralysed parts of its high-speed rail network before the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on Friday, as new acts of sabotage affected fibre optic cables in several areas overnight from Sunday to Monday.

France 24

Paris Olympics is not just sport: it is about presenting a new French identity to the world

Not everything has worked but few other nations would have had the temerity to stage an opening in such fashion

The Guardian - UK

French nuclear giant slips into the red following Niger-French breakup

French nuclear giant Orano ended the first half of the year with a loss of €133 million, weighed down by difficulties in its mining activities in Niger due to a "highly degraded" political context since a military regime came to power a year ago.

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‘Food is the key to understanding Marseille’: a gastronomic city tour

Seduced by the cuisine of the Mediterranean port, an expat American food writer guides us around the ‘no fuss’ cafes and restaurants that embody France’s oldest city

The Guardian - UK

Marchand 'Goosebumps' After Breaking French Olympic Swimming Gold Drought

Leon Marchand said he had goosebumps after romping to France's first Olympic swimming gold since 2012 in front of a packed and raucous Paris crowd on Sunday.

International Business Times

Death threats against Israeli Olympic athletes investigated by French police

Paris prosecutors office will also investigate possible antisemitic hate crimes during an Olympic football match in France

The Guardian - AU

Léon Marchand Captured the 400 IM Olympic Gold and the Hearts of the French People

The biggest star of the Paris Games took down Michael Phelps’ Olympic record in the most difficult event, putting his uncanny physical gifts and work ethic on display in front of a roaring hometown crowd.

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Canada Women's Soccer Team Defeats France In Dramatic Stoppage Time

Canadian women's soccer team secures dramatic victory against France in Group A match, despite facing FIFA penalty. Exciting tournament action in Saint-Éti...

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French swimmer Marchand wins gold with Olympic record in men’s 400-metre medley

France’s Léon Marchand won a gold medal and set an Olympic record in the men's 400-metre individual medley at the Paris Games on Sunday, pulling away from his rivals as thousands of fans at La Defense Arena chanted his name.

France 24

‘It’s something incredible’: electric mood in France matches that of 1998

Pessimism over domestic politics and the Games themselves has been replaced by euphoria, helped by impressive early medal success

The Guardian - UK

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot leaves ‘hermit’ status for emotional mountain bike gold

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot put the disappointments of Olympics past behind her to win gold for France in the women’s mountain biking

The Guardian - UK

Migrant Dies On Cross-Channel Bid, Boat Continues To England

A migrant died on Sunday trying to cross the Channel from France to Britain on an overcrowded boat but authorities said dozens on the vessel refused to be rescued and continued their journey to England.

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Refugee Olympic Team flies the flag for resilience at Paris Games

At the 2024 Games in Paris, 37 contenders will realise their Olympic dreams as part of the international refugee team – which brings together athletes from the 120 million people forcibly displaced worldwide. RFI met them during their pre-competition training in northern France.

International Business Times

France Makes Landmark Gesture Over WWII Massacre Of African Troops

France has made a key gesture of remembrance for the dozens of African troops shot dead on French army orders in Senegal during World War II, as Paris seeks to ease tensions with former colonies over historical memory, the government said on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

Mountain biker Pauline Ferrand-Prévot clinches France's second Olympic gold

It was fourth time lucky for French cross-country mountain biker Pauline Ferrand-Prévot on Sunday, who won gold after coming back from three other Olympics empty-handed. Hers is the second gold medal for France of Paris 2024.

International Business Times

Parisian Cabaret Dancers Help Inspire France To Olympic Rugby Gold

France's rugby sevens side celebrated their Olympic gold in unusual style with a carefully choreographed dance routine as deft and slick as any of Antoine Dupont's match-winning tries.

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Pauline Ferrand-Prévot Wins Olympic Gold In Mountain Biking

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot of France clinches gold in women's mountain bike race at Olympics, dominating the competition with a remarkable performance.

Radio France Internationale

Canada women's football squad play France for Olympic future amid spy row

Defending champions Canada face elimination from the Olympic women's football tournament on Sunday after world football's governing body Fifa docked the team six points for spying on opponents.

Cycling News

Paris Olympics: Pauline Ferrand-Prévot takes stunning women's cross-country mountain bike gold for France

Haley Batten second, Jenny Rissveds third after all-out racing on Élancourt Hill

The Independent UK

France renews vow to defend freedom of navigation as it showcases fighter jets in the Philippines

France has renewed a commitment to help defend freedom of navigation and overflight in the Asia-Pacific

International Business Times

Migrants Refuse Rescue As One Dies On Cross-Channel Bid

A migrant on an overcrowded boat died on Sunday trying to cross the Channel from France to Britain but authorities said dozens on the crammed vessel refused to be rescued and carried on with the hazardous journey.

Al Jazeera

Paris Olympics 2024 controversy puts focus on ‘sexist’ women’s sports kits

‘Far too often, attention is paid more on how women athletes look, versus their power, grit and performance’

AAP

Frenzied fans hail France's golden face of the Olympics

Perhaps only Cathy Freeman can truly relate to what gold-medal winning swimmer Leon Marchand is going through as the French face of the Paris Olympic Games.

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