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Olympics athletes arrive in Paris ahead of opening ceremony

The games will officially start on Friday and continue until 11 August.

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Will Lady Gaga perform at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony?

Lady Gaga has been spotted in Paris, fuelling speculation that she will be performing at Olympics opening ceremony on Friday 26 July.

France

Paris 2024: Medal table predictions and records that could be broken

The Paris 2024 Olympics kick off on Wednesday before Friday's opening ceremony. Find out everything about medal table predictions, venues and expected broken records.

Europe News

Police clash with protesters in La Rochelle

One police officer has reportedly suffered burns, while five protesters were taken into care with minor injuries.

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France: left-wing NPF dominate executive body of National Assembly

While the presidency of the National Assembly has remained in the hands of a Macronist, the hemicycle's executive body will be dominated by MPs from the left-wing New Popular Front.

Business

Champagne makers vote for smaller harvests as sales lose their fizz

Champagne producers have also come under pressure in recent weeks, following China's decision to impose tariffs on the import of luxury goods from the EU.

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Soldiers in Paris take part in combat training ahead of Olympics

The French army says such training sessions are regular refresher courses that every soldier takes several times a month and were not implemented in response to recent violent incidents involving patrols.

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Will France's beloved pétanque ever make it to the Olympics?

Pétanque, one of France's most beloved sports, has yet to secure its place as an Olympic discipline but it's still a favourite pastime.

Culture news

Tintin with pin-ups? French artist condemned for parodying Hergé

“I am stunned by such a decision in French law, which seems to go against the European trend, and very worried about freedom of expression..." A French artist has been sued and ordered to withdraw his works showing Tintin in Edward Hopper's world.

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Paris police officer wounded in knife attack

The attack in the 8th arrondissement comes as the French capital is already on high alert days before the Summer Olympics' opening on 26 July.

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Yaël Braun-Pivet re-elected as President of French National Assembly

Yaël Braun-Pivet of Macron's centrist party has been re-elected as new President of the National Assembly with 220 votes.

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At least seven killed in an apartment fire in Nice

At least seven people lost their lives when a fire broke out in a top-floor apartment in the Moulin District in Nice. Police are currently investigating the incident as arson.

Lifestyle

What are the most popular baby names in France & Europe?

With the France’s national statistics bureau having just unveiled the top boys' and girls' names given in 2023, we delve into the country’s ranking of the most popular names. See how they compare to some of Europe’s favourite ones, as well as the current trends.

Europe Decoded

Vast disinformation networks hit Europe ahead of EU elections

There was a large coordinated attempt on social media to peddle pro-Russian, anti-vaccine and anti-LGBT narratives as the June European vote approached, a new report says “with absolute certainty”.

Europe News

One dead after car crashes into restaurant in Paris

The driver fled the scene of the crash, but was arrested shortly after.

France

France brings in its army to up security ahead of Paris Olympics

The capital has begun bringing in thousands of soldiers who will make sure the event runs smoothly.

Food and Drink

'Sugar is life': Behind the scenes at Paris' oldest patisserie

Founded over 300 years ago by Nicolas Stohrer, former pastry chef to Louis XV, the patisserie remains a celebrated institution on rue Montorgueil.

Culture news

Sales of physical music rise for first time in 20 years in UK

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa are among the artists with the most physical sales, as vinyl copies continue to remain popular. Data suggests that the CD could be set for its very own revival...

Culture news

K-pop stars and athletes: Who carried the Olympic torch through Paris?

Before the Games can officially begin, it's tradition for athletes, celebrities and community leaders to carry the torch across the country to its final destination. Who were the torchbearers for the final leg of the Paris 2024 Olympics journey?

Destinations

Want a beach holiday without the heat? Here’s where to go in Europe

Travel by train, bus or ferry to make sure you’re not contributing to global warming.