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Flags, glitter, Olympic rings: The best nail art from the Paris Games

Athletes from badminton stars to discus throwers have come to the Olympics with bold nail art - and experts suggest it's not just a fashion statement.

08/08/2024

Europe News

French food bank collects 30 tonnes of produce from Olympic village

Food that has gone uneaten by athletes and staff at the Olympic Games has been distributed to those in need in the French capital.

08/08/2024

Europe News

Paris' restaurants are still not feeling the promised Olympic benefit

After a massive slump in June and July due to security measures, some businesses near the capital's competition sites are only now seeing an uptick in visitor numbers.

07/08/2024

Culture news

Paris Olympics closing ceremony: Which stars will be performing?

Phoenix. AIR. Tom Cruise. Possibly Taylor Swift? Rumours are mounting over who will be performing at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The closing event, set to be titled "Records", will take place on Sunday 11 August in the Stade de France.

07/08/2024

France

Paris Olympics: Seine faecal bacteria levels force new cancellation

The level of faecal bacteria in the Seine was above the World Aquatics standards of 400 colony-forming units of enterococci per 100 millilitres. The women's marathon swim competition is set for Thursday, while the men are scheduled to race Friday.

06/08/2024

Art

Musée Rodin to open first international outpost in Shanghai

Originally planned for Shenzen, the Centre d'Art Rodin will open in Shanghai in September with an exhibition of around 50 works by the famed sculptor.

06/08/2024

Europe News

Religious leaders gather for interfaith event at Notre Dame

The event follows backlash against several scenes at the French Opening Ceremony last week from a number of religious leaders across the world.

04/08/2024

Europe News

Olympic shooter Nino Salukvadze is retiring after 10 Olympic Games

At the 2024 Olympics, she became the first female athlete ever to compete at the Games 10 times.

03/08/2024

Italy

Paris Olympics: Carini sorry for refusing to shake Khelif's hand

Italy's boxing Olympian Angela Carini handed out an olive branch after a dramatic boxing match at the Paris Olympics that sparked an ongoing debate.

02/08/2024

Europe News

Paris is safe: French interior minister reassures public

French officials say petty crime is down since the opening of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris last week, with police arresting 200 individuals.

02/08/2024

Culture news

Is Tom Cruise going to do a stunt for Paris Olympics closing ceremony?

The Mission: Impossible star is rumoured to have pre-taped stunts in Paris and Los Angeles for the 11 August ceremony...

02/08/2024

Business

Taxi restrictions eased after drivers complain of Olympic disruption

Trade unions argue some drivers have lost between 40% and 50% of their revenue because of the Games.

02/08/2024

Europe News

Paris Olympics: What to watch for on Friday and Thursday recap

Paris Olympics latest. France seek to cement their position in the medal table top spots with crunch events in football and swimming.

02/08/2024

Culture news

Olympics: Immerse yourself in different cultures without leaving Paris

In this colourful and festive space, all the senses are awakened. Multiple countries have set up their hospitality houses, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in other cultures during the duration of the Olympics and Paralympics.

01/08/2024

Europe News

Olympics : at Nations' park visitors can travel the world without leaving Paris

This is the first time in the history of the Olympic Games that so many countries are gathered in the same place.

01/08/2024

Culture news

Drag queen Paloma responds to hatred over controversial Olympic show

The Paris Olympic opening ceremony continues to divide opinions and has taken a dark turn, as French police have launched a formal investigation over death threats made towards some of the performers. French drag queen Paloma shares her reactions to Donald Trump calling the show a "disgrace."

01/08/2024

Economy

Paris post-Olympics: A financial triumph or time to sing the blues?

Various host cities have spent money on "necessary" infrastructure for the Olympic Games, costing their countries billions. This summer, Paris is hosting the Summer Games for the third time. The organising committee insists everything is under control - is it?

01/08/2024

France

Is it really possible to swim in the Seine?

Ahead of triathletes swimming in the Seine, water quality tests repeatedly found unsafe levels of E.coli and other dangerous bacteria lurking beneath the surface.

01/08/2024

Europe News

Paris Olympics: Pan Zhanle breaks men's 100-m freestyle world record

Paris 2024 Wednesday wrap. China's Pan Zhanle broke his own world record, finishing in 46.40 seconds ahead of Australia's Kyle Chalmers and Romania's David Popovici.

31/07/2024

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WATCH: Olympics superfan who spent her savings to get to her 7th Games

The 66-year-old fan has to work two more years to make up for the money she spent following her passion for the Olympics to Paris.

31/07/2024

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