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Paris Olympics: Imane Khelif wins boxing gold

Khelif’s gold medal is Algeria’s first in women’s boxing. She is only the nation’s second boxing gold medalist, joining Hocine Soltani (1996).

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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.

France

Paris Olympics: Egyptian wrestler arrested for alleged sexual assault

The man, who was not identified by the authorities was reportedly "completely drunk" when apprehended by police.

Health news

Equestrian world body looks to helmets and vests to keep riders safe

Rider safety is an ongoing issue for the sport's international governing body.

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Meet the athletes who became viral stars during the Paris Olympics

Here’s our guide to the athletes who have taken the internet by storm and become viral sensations at this year's Olympics!

Culture news

Rapper Travis Scott arrested in Paris over brawl with hotel guard

Celebrated rapper Travis Scott his been arrested for violence against a security guard in Paris.

Sport

Why is breakdancing not being introduced in Paralympic Games too?

As breakdancing, or breaking, is about to make its Olympic debut, the sport did not make it to the Paralympics. Some call out its exclusion, contrasting with the sport's egalitarian beginnings.

France

Competing for two: Pregnant Olympians break the taboo in Paris

Expectant athletes have been pushing boundaries at this year's Olympics in Paris, as more research reveals what how far women can go while further into their pregnancy.

Culture news

Paris Olympics: Music A-listers set for closing ceremony

Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Snoop Dogg are joining the likes of AIR, Phoenix and Tom Cruise for the closing ceremony this weekend.

World News

OnlyFans to haircare: Which Olympians have a side hustle?

OnlyFans has picked up in recent years as an additional source of income for sportsmen, with many Olympians creating their profile on the paid-subscription platform.

France

Parisians express mixed feelings about Olympics' effect on suburbs

Many events of the Olympic Games are not held in Paris, but in the suburbs of the capital. These suburbs are expressed mixed emotions on how the Games are affecting them.

Europe News

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.

Culture news

Paris celebrates breakdancing as the sport makes its Olympic debut

The atmosphere heats up in Châtelet, a hotbed of hip-hop culture in Paris, which has prepared itself to celebrate the arrival of the dance at the Olympics.

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Paris Olympics: How some volunteers spent their own euros just to help

Neither housed nor paid for their job, the 45,000 volunteers for the Paris Games have been contributing to the festive and light-hearted atmosphere of the capital since the start of the event.

Art

Paris Olympics gets pixelated tribute from street artist Invader

Known for his guerrilla street art, Invader’s new piece features a running Space Invader figure, matching the colours of the Paris Olympics.

Lifestyle

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.

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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.

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.

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Paris Olympics latest: Lin Yu-ting advances to gold-medal bout

One day after welterweight Imane Khelif of Algeria reached the women's welterweight final, Lin defeated Esra Yildiz Kahraman of Turkey 5:0 in the featherweight division. In athletics, Quincy Hall won the men's 400 metres for the US after an incredible comeback.