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Paris Olympics: Pan Zhanle breaks men's 100-m freestyle world record

Paris 2024 Wednesday wrap. China's Pan Zhanle broke his own world record, finishing in 46.40 seconds ahead of Australia's Kyle Chalmers and Romania's David Popovici.

31 July 2024

Culture news

Paris 2024 opening ceremony: Police investigate death threats to DJ

LGBTQ+ icon Barbara Butch faced a flood of online abuse after starring in what many saw as a 'blasphemous' representation of Leonardo Da Vinci's 'Last Supper'.

31 July 2024

France

Olympics: Italy flagbearer sorry after losing wedding ring in Seine

"If I really had to lose this ring, I couldn’t imagine a better place than the city of love," Gianmarco Tamberi said after his wedding ring slipped into the Seine river during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

27 July 2024

France

Paris Olympics: What we know about the opening ceremony

Paris will launch its Summer Games opening ceremony on Friday night along the Seine, marking the first time the event is held outside a stadium.

25 July 2024

Culture news

Artistic director on reimagining Paris for Olympics opening ceremony

In a luxurious hotel room on the 16th floor, overlooking the heart of Paris and the iconic Seine River, Thomas Jolly prepares for the grand spectacle that will inaugurate the Paris 2024 Olympics.

24 July 2024

France

France beefs up security measures ahead of Olympics opening ceremony

The planned six-kilometre sailing route down the Senne has become a major talking point for its unique open-air event setup and its exposure to potential danger.

18 June 2024