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 The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024
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. WhatToWatch · Jul 26, 2024
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 · Jul 26, 2024
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 · Jul 26, 2024
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 · Jul 26, 2024
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 · Jul 26, 2024
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 · Jul 26, 2024
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. Top News · Jul 26, 2024
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. WhatToWatch · Jul 26, 2024
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. Sports Illustrated · Jul 26, 2024
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 The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024
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. France 24 · Jul 26, 2024
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… Radio France Internationale · Jul 26, 2024
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 The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024
Radio France Internationale · Jul 26, 2024 '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 · Jul 26, 2024 '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 · Jul 26, 2024 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
Top News · Jul 26, 2024 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.
WhatToWatch · Jul 26, 2024 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.
Top News · Jul 26, 2024 IOC President Expresses Full Confidence In French Authorities After Attack IOC President Bach assures comprehensive security measures for upcoming Games in France, with global intelligence support.
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024 Everything we know about France’s Olympic rail chaos as Kremlin responds to arrest of Russian citizen The ‘coordinated’ disruption will see 800,000 passengers facing delays, with up to 250,000 affected just before the opening ceremony
International Business Times · Jul 26, 2024 '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 · Jul 26, 2024 Paris welcomes world leaders and royalty, but no Russia, to the Games France is preparing to welcome over a hundred heads of state and government for the Summer Olympics which begin with a dazzling ceremony on the river Seine this Friday, with one notable absence – Russia.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024 Digested week: Central Paris becomes a steel-clad Olympic ghost town France still doesn’t have a government but at least it can unite in the joy of seeing Parisians even more peeved than usual
International Business Times · Jul 26, 2024 'Sabotage' Hits French Trains Hours Before Olympics 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.