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Olympics set to give French economy a much-needed boost

France's economy may have received a boost from the Paris Olympics in the third quarter, according to the Bank of France. However, political uncertainty continues to weigh on its stock markets.

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Olympics: Paris passes the torch to LA in dazzling closing ceremony

The best pictures from the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The star-studded event featured international stars like Angèle, Phoenix, Air, Alain Roche and a Mission Impossible stunt by Tom Cruise.

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Olympics latest: US retain basketball supremacy in victory over France

The men's basketball final was attended by French president Emmanuel Macron, Jimmy Fallon and Megan Rapinoe among others.

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Paris Olympics: Spain win football gold after beating hosts France 5-3

Spain's men take gold after 5-3 win against France in Olympic men's football final.

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Climate

Temperatures in southern France could exceed 40C this weekend

This is the second heat wave southern France has seen in several days.

Economy

Shock French unemployment drop after forecasts of market slowdown

President Macron's government celebrates as the jobless rate falls more than predicted in France.

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Botswana upset Lyles as France reach men's basketball final

Noah Lyles reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 two days before the race. The latest from the Paris Olympics.

Destinations

Here’s where to escape overtourism in Europe

Even in some of the most visited countries in the world, there are still unspoiled destinations to discover.

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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.

Sport

He said yes! French athlete proposes after women's steeplechase final

A video of French runner Alice Finot proposing to her boyfriend after the Olympics women's 3,000 metres final has gone viral on social media, in the latest episode of athletes getting engaged at these Summer Games.

Culture news

Ooh La La: Viral French pole vaulter gets job offer from porn site

Ooh la la... When one door closes, another opens, and apparently, the 21-year-old French athlete has been offered a lucrative career opportunity in the adult industry.

Culture news

French artist Woodkid calls out Trump for illegal use of (LGBT+) song

Donald Trump seems hell-bent on (illegally) using Woodkid's song 'Run Boy Run'. However, proving once more that the presidential nominee has no idea what he's doing, the track is an LGBT+ anthem that clashes with MAGA stances.

Sport

Kaylia Nemour's gold for Algeria has France feeling left out

Nemour's success in Paris contrasted sharply with the French gymnastics team's failure, as none of the women's competitors managed to qualify for the apparatus finals.

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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.

Health news

Belgium withdraws from triathlon mixed relay after athlete gets sick

Belgium withdrew from the mixed relay that included swimming in the Seine.

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France urges nationals to leave Lebanon as fear of war looms

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs asked its citizens on Sunday to arrange travel urgently due to “a highly volatile” security situation in the region, reminding them that commercial flights to France are “still available”.

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Paris Olympics: Crowd jeers Argentina during France quarterfinal

It comes after a racism scandal involving Argentinian players singing an offensive song about French players of African heritage. Friday's game ended with a massive brawl after the final whistle.

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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.

Climate

Will Europe’s heatwaves continue throughout August?

Spain's weather agency has warned that temperatures could be higher than normal until October.

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?