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Chinese teenagers dive into Olympic history at the people's Aquatics Centre

Unveiling the Aquatics Centre at the beginning of April, Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, heaped paeans upon the teams that had worked on the 170 million-euro building to ready it in time for the Olympics. Equally crucial, he insisted, the future.

Radio France Internationale

France's Lavish State Dinners Overspend, EU Issues Warning

France's extravagant state dinner for King Charles III of England incurred a €475,000 expense, contributing to a budget deficit and EU criticism.

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More Olympics travel woes as thousands stuck after storms cancel high-speed trains from Paris

It comes as hotels were forced to cut prices during the Olympics

The Independent UK

Attacks on France's Infrastructure Highlight Modern World's Vulnerability

Enjoy your conveniences. But don’t let yourself become helpless in their absence.

Reason

Tour de France Femmes: TV channel, route map and how to watch

The main event in women’s cycling begins on 12 August in the Netherlands, with some big names missing due to Olympic commitments

The Independent UK

Beaugrand claims Olympic women's triathlon title for France

Cassandre Beaugrand from France won the women's triathlon on Wednesday morning to give the host country its sixth gold medal.

Radio France Internationale

France calls on Iran for restraint in regional crises as new leader sworn in

French President Emmanuel Macron discussed regional conflicts with his new Iranian counterpart, a day before Masoud Pezeshkian was due to be sworn in. Pezeshkian was finally sworn in yesterday, Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

Bronze for Beth Potter as France’s Cassandre Beaugrand takes Olympic gold

Potter could not match the pace of Beaugrand and Switzerland’s Julie Derron.

Radio France Internationale

Investigation underway into 'mulitple acts of sabotage' on French telecom networks

The French government has launched an investigation after multiple telecommunications lines were hit by acts of vandalism on Monday, affecting fibreoptic cables and phone lines as cities around France host events for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

AAP

Australian triathlon shows signs of life with Hauser

Great Britain's Alex Yee and Cassandre Beaugrand of France won the gold medals as the Olympic triathlon events went ahead following months of drama.

The Guardian - UK

France’s Cassandre Beaugrand wins women’s triathlon to delight Paris

Cassandre Beaugrand claimed gold for France in the women’s triathlon to delight the home crowds as Great Britain’s Beth Potter took bronze

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The Independent UK

Macron spent £400k on lavish dinner with King Charles and Camilla, report reveals

That set the French state back €474,851, including €166,193 on catering and €42,515 on drinks

Radio France Internationale

French DJ files legal complaint over death threats after Olympic opening ceremony

A storm of outrage about the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony has taken a legal turn, with a DJ who performed at the show saying her lawyer is filing complaints over a torrent of threats and other abuse that the LGBTQ+ icon has suffered online in the ceremony's wake.

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: Where France’s €1.6bn plan to clean up the Seine for the Olympics went wrong

In today’s newsletter: The government has spent €1.6bn improving the river, but an ancient sewage system and the climate are muddying the waters

The Independent UK

Escape the bustle of Paris for these regal towns less than an hour away

Home to the famous Chateau of Versailles, Yvelines’ historic villages, palaces and barge stays give plenty of reasons to visit — all while avoiding the inflated crowds and prices of the capital, says Anna Richards

France 24

French swim star Marchand bags second Olympic gold in dazzling 200m butterfly

Days after bagging his first gold in the 400m medley, France's Léon Marchand on Wednesday won his second gold medal of the Paris Olympics, cheered on by a home crowd at La Defense Arena.

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Watch: Rui Hachimura plays well but gets ejected in Japan’s loss to France

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura was red-hot and helped Japan compete hard with France, only to get ejected on a very questionable call.

Radio France Internationale

France and Argentina to meet in last eight of men's Olympic football tournament

France set up a quarter-final showdown on Friday with Argentina in the men's Olympic football tournament after beating New Zealand 3-0 in their final game of the group stages.

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