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Lady Gaga is set to headline the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, joined by Celine Dion. The star-studded event will feature other artists and air on ...

The men’s and women’s events are under way ahead of the opening ceremony – with some star names on show

Showdown of epic ambition in French capital

As FRANCE 24 takes a look at the artistic and cultural iterations of the Olympic Games, fashion designer Stéphane Ashpool invites us into his Paris workshop to get a sneak preview of his creations for the French athletes competing this summer. With a modern take on French heritage, Ashpool blends…

Global stars expected to sing Piaf’s ‘La Vie en Rose’ at glittering Friday night Olympic welcome

Beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, now 29, was sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 after pleading guilty to raping the 12-year-old girl when he was 19

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to make France shine during the Olympics

The Paris Olympics are a celebration of athletic excellence and global unity. They are also a significant target for those wishing to disrupt security.

Andy Murray, a two-time Olympic gold medallist, has announced his decision to withdraw from the singles competition at the upcoming Paris Games. Instead, he will focus on the doubles event, which will be the last tournament of his illustrious career before he retires from professional tennis.