The Latest Breaking News from France

Hexagone MMA 19 at Theatre Antique d’Orange in France gives off anti-Sphere vibes

Much MMA talk has been about the upcoming UFC show at The Sphere, but the polar opposite type of event went down Thursday in France.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 26, 2024

Antoine Dupont’s dream finish clinches France’s rugby sevens semi-final spot

A late try from Antoine Dupont sealed a 26-14 win for France against Argentina in the quarter-finals of the Olympic men’s rugby sevens

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024

French minister thanks Belgium for detaining 7 terror suspects on eve of Olympics opening ceremony

On the eve of the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris, France's interior minister thanked Belgium for a string of raids that led to the detention of seven people for questioning over suspected terrorist activities

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

Paris Olympics: Men's Mountain Bike Cross Country – Preview

Tom Pidcock and Nino Schurter battle at Elancourt Hill for a second gold medal while Amos, Hatherly, Koretzky challenge

Cycling News · Jul 25, 2024

Paris Olympics 2024 Men’s basketball: Team USA, format, matches, venues

Which basketball teams are playing at the Olympics, when are the games and who are the favourites? Al Jazeera explains.

Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2024

Why isn’t Australian soccer star Sam Kerr at the Summer Olympics? Here’s the answer.

The Matildas' best player won't be with them when they take the pitch in Paris, France.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 25, 2024

Who is Florent Manaudou? France’s flagbearer seeks swimming success at Olympics 2024

The French flagbearer will look for a fourth successive medal in the 50m freestyle on home soil

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

Argentina’s Milei to meet Macron as tensions rise over racist football chants

On visit to Paris for the Olympics Games, Argentina’s Javier Milei is scheduled to meet President Macron Friday at the Elysee Palace, according to the Argentine presidency. The two leaders’ meeting comes amid mounting tensions between France and Argentina over racist chants at a football match by Argentine players.

France 24 · Jul 25, 2024

Alexandre Lacazette just scored at the 2024 Paris Olympics and everyone is saying the same thing

Former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette helped hosts France get off to winning start at the Paris 2024 Games

FourFourTwo · Jul 25, 2024

French athlete may swap hijab for a cap to avoid Olympic opening ceremony ban

Sounkamba Sylla reportedly reaches compromise after France’s strict laws on secularism threatened to bar her

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024