The Latest Breaking News from Paris

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…

Can any 2024 athletes earn their place among the greats in Paris?

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

Vandals disrupt high-speed train lines near Paris, causing damage and delays. French police and SNCF employees are working to repair the damage and restore...

The ‘coordinated’ disruption will see 800,000 passengers facing delays, with up to 250,000 affected just before the opening ceremony

The cycling events start this weekend, we’ve picked out a handful of riders to keep an eye on in the French capital this summer

Rain expected during Paris Olympics opening ceremony with 15 mm rainfall predicted. Concerns raised due to inclement weather.

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.

A largely fresh brigade of Indian shooters, unburdened by the weight of past failures, is set to face the ultimate challenge of their careers as the shooting competition at the Paris Olympics kicks off on Saturday in the tranquil French town of Chateauroux.

Conflict is easy to find at an Olympics that have been billed as a global unifying force

We’d like to hear how people are experiencing travel disruptions ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris