The Latest Breaking News from Paris

Paris security fears played down as Australia reveals Olympics uniform with 100 days to go

Anna Meares says she is confident France can provide safe Games for athletes and fans

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2024

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as PSG beat 10-man Barcelona to reach Champions League semi-finals

NEW DELHI: Kylian Mbappe led Paris St Germain's stunning comeback with a brace in the second half, propelling his team to a remarkable 4-1 victory against 10-man Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final second leg. The win secured a 6-4 aggregate triumph for PSG on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Apr 17, 2024

Parisian fashion at heart of Olympic uniform

Australian Olympians now know what they will be wearing when they parade down the River Seine in the opening ceremony at the Paris Games.

AAP · Apr 17, 2024

Canada, Germany, Great Britain qualify full track cycling teams for Paris Olympics

Quotas for track decided after Milton Nations Cup

Cycling News · Apr 16, 2024

‘Humanitarian aid in Sudan is constantly being blocked by all the belligerents’

With the international community having pledged more than €2 billion in funding for Sudan at a humanitarian conference in Paris on Monday, Norwegian Refugee Council Sudan Advocacy Manager Mathilde Vu breaks down the worsening humanitarian crisis in a country devastated by a year of brutal fighting.

France 24 · Apr 16, 2024

Olympics Ceremony On Seine 'Very Probable' Option

The Paris Olympics' chief organiser Tony Estanguet said on Monday an opening ceremony on the river Seine was the "very probable" option, after French President Emmanuel Macron said it could be moved to a stadium.

International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024

‘A message of peace’: Olympic flame begins its journey to Paris

Torch lit in ruins of ancient Olympia, Greek birthplace of Games, starting 3,100-mile relay that will end in July

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024

Paris Games Prep: Security, Venues, Tickets, Transportation, Accommodations

Paris Games face security challenges, robust ticket sales, and transportation concerns. Iconic venues to host events, with potential ceremony relocation.

Top News · Apr 16, 2024

Copenhagen landmark fire 'under control', say rescue services

Danish rescue services said Tuesday afternoon that the fire that engulfed Copenhagen's 17th-century former stock exchange was "under control."

France 24 · Apr 16, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic flame lit in Greece at ancient birthplace of the Games

The sacred flame for the Paris 2024 Olympics was lit Tuesday in ancient Olympia, birthplace of the ancient Games, setting off an epic three-month torch relay to the July 26 opening ceremony.

France 24 · Apr 16, 2024