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Riders on the storm: Paris hunkers down for a rain-soaked Olympics

Paris woke up to a grey first day of the Olympic Games Saturday, with rain forcing the men’s skateboarding to postpone its first event until Monday and a number of cyclists skidding off their bikes in the individual time trials through the heart of Paris. But Australia’s Grace Brown weathered…

France 24

Queen Mary nails business casual in white midi dress and red blazer combination

The Queen of Denmark looked stunning as she attended the Olympic Games in Paris

Woman & Home

From the archive: Throwback Olympic snapshots from the 1980s and 90s

House librarian Tizane Navea-Rogers dives into The Independent’s photography archive and explores the Olympic Games through the lens

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'Massive Attack' On French Rail Threatens More Chaos

French rail officials warned of travel chaos for hundreds of thousands of people throughout the weekend after saboteurs following a meticulous plan paralysed much of the train network Friday as the Olympic Games started.

International Business Times

Celine Dion's stunning Olympics return

The singer closed out an Opening Ceremony that included Lady Gaga, a mystery figure, Marie Antoinette and more

Salon

‘Dream with us’: Bach delivers message of hope as rain fails to ruin Paris parade

The lingering applause at the Trocadéro suggested the crowd loved it and the Olympic Games opening ceremony delivered a thrilling final hour in the rain

The Guardian - UK

After 6 straight Olympic appearances over 16 years, Mario and Sonic are sitting out Paris 2024

It looks like the end of an era for Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games

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Who launched attack on the French rail network – and why?

Arsonists used crude methods but disruption to opening of the Olympic Games in Paris was severe

The Guardian - UK

How Many Fans Are There At Le Golf National For The Olympic Games?

The Paris Olympic committee has released the number of available tickets for each day of the men's and women's golf events, which are expected to be sold out

Golf Monthly

The ultimate Olympics trivia: Can you get more than 12 correct answers?

As the world comes together to celebrate the pinnacle of athletic achievement, we invite you to test your knowledge and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Olympic Games. From its ancient origins to the modern-day spectacle, the Olympics have been a stage for incredible stories of triumph, perseverance,…

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Hollywood billionaires Mario and Sonic now too good for the Olympic Games

The 2024 Olympics opening ceremony is at hand, and gaming's iconic mascots are nowhere to be found.

PC Gamer

Politics, security and the Seine: where the Paris Olympics’ flashpoints will be

Two high-profile assaults on Australians in Paris have raised concerns about security ahead of the Olympic Games.

The Conversation

Palestinian Olympic Threat Video Fake Of Possible Russian Origin: Sources, Experts

A video that has been widely shared on social media showing a purported Palestinian militant threatening attacks on France during the Olympic Games in Paris is a fake and could be of Russian origin, security sources and experts said on Thursday.

International Business Times

Macron touts Paris summit tying sports and sustainability during Olympics

An international summit meant to bolster support for sport initiatives that accelerate sustainable development is to be held in Paris a day before the Olympic Games officially open

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Google is making it easier to follow the Olympic Games with new TV and Play features

Google is now the "Official Search AI Partner" for Team USA, using AI to highlight athletes and boost Olympic coverage.

Radio France Internationale

Paris streets transformed for 2024 Olympics: three perspectives

Some of the 2024 Olympic Games events will be held in the heart of Paris, and some of the city's streets have undergone drastic change to accommodate them. RFI spoke to Parisians about how the vast Olympic operation is affecting them.

France 24

Paris 2024: Stéphane Ashpool's French touch infuses Olympic outfits (4/5)

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…

The Conversation

Are the Olympic Games politically neutral?

In the early 20th century, the father of the modern Olympic Games, Pierre de Coubertin, wrote that the competition ought to be “free from political interference”. Yet it’s often hard for champions to escape world affairs. Take the example of Algerian judoka, Fethi Nourine, who withdrew in from the Tokyo…

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No-fly zones and AI security measures deployed for Olympic opening ceremony

Paris is gearing up for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games this Friday, with a gala celebration that is set to dazzle on the Seine, marking the first time the Summer Olympics have kicked off outside a stadium. However, such a grand display requires an equally grand security operation…

Cycling News

Paris Olympics: Women's Mountain Bike Cross Country - Preview

French duo Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Loana Lecomte leading contenders for gold

France 24

French officials foil multiple plots to disrupt Paris 2024 Olympics

Several plots to disrupt the 2024 Paris Olympics have been foiled by French authorities over the past weeks, according to officials. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin Wednesday said police on Tuesday arrested a young man in southwest France accused of planning “violent action” against the Games. On the same day,…

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Olympic Games football tournament hit by Marcelo Bielsa-esque 'spygate' controversy

The Olympic Games football tournament kicks off on Wednesday afternoon

The Guardian - UK

Israeli national anthem booed at Parc des Princes but no major disruption

Israel men’s football match against Mali had been designated ‘high risk’, with France’s interior minister promising an ‘anti-terror periphery’ beforehand

The Guardian - UK

Russian chef arrested in Paris over alleged ‘large scale’ Olympic Games plot

A Russian chef has been arrested on suspicion of plotting with a foreign power to stage “large scale” acts of “destabilisation” during the Olympic Games in Paris

The Guardian - UK

Call for Olympic equestrian ban after video shows Dujardin whipping horse

Animal rights group Peta has called for equestrian events to be banned from the Olympics after a video emerged showing Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse

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