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.
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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.
Culture news
Olympics: Immerse yourself in different cultures without leaving Paris
In this colourful and festive space, all the senses are awakened. Multiple countries have set up their hospitality houses, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in other cultures during the duration of the Olympics and Paralympics.
Culture news
Drag queen Paloma responds to hatred over controversial Olympic show
The Paris Olympic opening ceremony continues to divide opinions and has taken a dark turn, as French police have launched a formal investigation over death threats made towards some of the performers. French drag queen Paloma shares her reactions to Donald Trump calling the show a "disgrace."
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?
