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Seine still failing water tests two months from Paris Olympics

Water tests in the Seine in Paris show the river is still too dirty to swim in, two months before the start of the Paris Olympics when it is set to be used by athletes, data from a charity showed Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

With its new La Défense Arena, Paris sets the benchmark for sustainability

The history of the Olympic Games has often been one of cost overruns, but Paris 2024 wants to change all that

Evening Standard

AOC chief says Paris Olympics will be 'very special' at coin launch in Canberra

Matt Carroll was in Canberra for the launch of some special coins.

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French Open: David Goffin slams French fans, claims one spat gum at him

PARIS: David Goffin ticked off Roland Garros fans, one of who the Belgian claimed had spat chewing gum in his direction, during his first-round win over wildcard entrant Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard late on Tuesday.

The Times of India

‘Come back to the Champs-Elysees’: Iconic avenue eager to win over Parisians

The Champs-Elysees, the iconic avenue sweeping through central Paris dotted with cafes and shops, connects the Place de la Concorde in the east with the Arc de Triomphe in the west in a single, breathtakingly straight line.

France 24

Nobel Winner Yunus Brings 'Social Business' Mantra To Olympics

Since the early days of Paris's bid for the 2024 Olympics, the city has been receiving advice from a prestigious counsel: Nobel peace prize winner and social business guru Mohammed Yunus.

International Business Times

Four-time Olympian drops selection appeal as Australia’s marathon team confirmed

Lisa Weightman overlooked despite having third-best qualifying time, with Jess Stenson among three Australian women to compete at Paris Games

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Macron’s handling of New Caledonia is not working, we need a new way

New Caledonia needs a new referendum on independence, not more politics from Paris

The Guardian - AU

Olympic marathon selection saga over for Weightman

Lisa Weightman has ended her appeal bid against non-selection in the marathon for the Paris Olympics.

AAP

Mint launches four coins for 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics

The Olympics opening ceremony will be on July 26.

The Canberra Times

Comeback mum Osaka goes down fighting in epic French Open tussle with Swiatek

French Open title holder Iga Swiatek saved a match point as she eked out a narrow win on Wednesday over fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, who was making her French Open comeback just months after returning from a lengthy maternity break.

France 24

Gabby Douglas ends hopes of competing at Paris 2024, still dreams of LA 2028

Gabby Douglas’s dreams of winning a fourth Olympic gold medal this summer appear to be over after she withdrew from the US gymnastics championships

The Guardian - US

Swiatek pleads for peace from the fans after edging past Osaka at French Open

Defending champion Iga Swiatek called on rowdy fans to stay quiet and behave themselves during rallies just minutes clinching a three-hour victory over Naomi Osaka on Wednesday night n the second round of the French Open in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

Mathieu van der Poel will be joined by Daan Hoole, Dylan Van Baarle in Paris Olympic team, Dutch federation announces

Vollering, Wiebes joined by Vos, Van Dijk for road events

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Savoring Paris: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Hallmark Channel movie

Savoring Paris is another movie in the Passport to Love 2024 lineup. Here's everything we know about the Hallmark Channel movie.

Cycling Weekly

Gaza adaptive athletes find hope on two wheels with Paris Paralympics on the horizon

A Palestinian paracycling team based in war-torn Gaza now uses its bikes to transport food and supplies to local neighborhoods while keeping the Paralympic dream alive

The Times of India

PCI forced to surrender Tokyo Paralympics hero Singhraj Adhana's Paris quota due to change in IPC rules

NEW DELHI: Double Paralympic medallist shooter Singhraj Adhana will not be part of the Indian contingent for the Paris Paralympic Games due to changes in competition rules implemented by the International Paralympic Committee after the 2021 Tokyo edition.

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Why Christian Pulisic and other USMNT stars aren’t on the 2024 Olympic men’s soccer roster

It will be a very different USMNT squad at the Paris Olympics.

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The Guardian - UK

Coe warns potential drug cheats at Olympics that they ‘will not sleep easily’

Sebastian Coe has admitted the Paris Olympics this summer will not be drug free, but his fervent hope is that they will be cleaner than previous games

The Guardian - UK

French fries: why chips are off the menu at the Paris Olympics

It’s not just pommes frites. Beef bourguignon, avocado and foie gras will also be unavailable

The Times of India

Ons Jabeur overcomes Camila Osorio to move into French Open third round

NEW DELHI: Tunisia's Ons Jabeur secured her spot in the third round of the French Open with a hard-fought victory over Colombia's Camila Osorio in Paris. The match proved to be a roller-coaster ride, with Jabeur ultimately prevailing 6-3, 1-6, 6-3.

The Times of India

Belgian David Goffin slams partisan French Open crowd, seeks action

Belgian David Goffin faced a hostile crowd during his grueling first-round match against French wild card Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at the French Open in Paris.

The Independent UK

Olympic boxers handed prize money boost for winning medals at Paris 2024

Gold medallists will be awarded $100,000 while silver and bronze medals will take home $50,000 and $25,000 respectively

The Conversation

France’s headscarf ban in the 2024 Summer Olympics reflects a narrow view of national identity, writes a scholar of European studies

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have sparked a discussion about whether female Muslim athletes who wear a headscarf should be allowed to compete.

Fortune

Uber gears up for Paris Olympics by offering free cruises across the Seine and discounts to ease the load on public transport networks

Paris is expecting 30% more visitors this summer than usual—and Uber's support may help the city's public transport systems cope with the strain.

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