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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.

Lifestyle

Everything you need to know about breaking, the newest Olympic sport

In a major milestone for the dance form, breaking is about to make its Olympic debut in Paris, where the world's slickest b-boys and b-girls will face off in an epic showdown.

Europe News

Meet 6 MEPs who traded chasing medals for votes

An élite group of European lawmakers have stood out in both the Olympic and political arenas.

France

Russian 'neutral' athletes face backlash at Paris Olympics

In Russia, the Olympics aren’t being shown on TV and some politicians and media figures have even described those willing to compete in Paris as traitors.

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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.

Sport

Two Portuguese triathlon athletes fall ill after Seine river swim

Two triathlon athletes from the four-member Portuguese team who swam in the triathlon competition in the River Seine got sick amid concerns about the river’s water quality.

Sport

Paris Olympics: Australian field hockey player detained over drug deal

Police say they interrupted a drug transaction outside a building in the 9th arrondissement of Paris.

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

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.

France

Olympic swimmers train in Seine River ahead of marathon races

The training session was held after a similar test run to get swimmers used to the river was cancelled on Tuesday, over concerns about the levels of faecal matter in the water.

Business

Twickenham joins Allianz in deal to rename world-famous stadium

The decision to change the name of the home of England rugby to the Allianz Stadium is controversial. Some rugby union fans are displeased.

France

Ranked: Most dangerous and safest Olympic sports based on injury rate

Researchers determined the sports with the highest risk factors based on data collected since the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Spoiler: It's not wrestling or artistic gymnastics.

Europe News

Paris Olympics: Athletics' golds rock US to medal table top spot

Paris Olympics latest: The US scooped golds in men's 1,500-m and women's 200-m to reach 24 followed by China, Australia and France.

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.

Europe News

Germany's nascent Olympic bid navigates Nazi anniversary

Germany’s Olympic hopes received a major boost last month when the government threw its support behind hosting the event — but the memory of the 1936 games looms large.

Culture news

Paris Olympics: The video games to play to take home virtual gold

Mario and Sonic have missed out on this year's Olympics, and there is no official console game either. But there are still options to try out the different disciplines from the sofa (or standing up).

Lifestyle

Dance troupe set to dazzle Paris Olympics with celebration of hip-hop

Set to debut at the Trocadéro Champions Park on 5 August, Merzouki’s 'Dance of the Games' will showcase a blend of martial arts, circus, and live arts, in an ode to hip-hop.

Health news

Belgium withdraws from triathlon mixed relay after athlete gets sick

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

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.

France

Alcaraz-Djokovic clash for Olympic gold: Head-to-head record and odds

Head-to-head record and everything else to know about the Djokovic-Alcaraz game beginning at 12.00 on Sunday, the latest instalment of a fascinating old-vs-mature rivalry.