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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Travel News

Which European city has the most beautiful buildings?

Bordeaux beats Paris in this new ranking of the world’s most beautiful cities.

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.

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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.

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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

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.

Art

Musée Rodin to open first international outpost in Shanghai

Originally planned for Shenzen, the Centre d'Art Rodin will open in Shanghai in September with an exhibition of around 50 works by the famed sculptor.

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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.

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Olympic shooter Nino Salukvadze is retiring after 10 Olympic Games

At the 2024 Olympics, she became the first female athlete ever to compete at the Games 10 times.

Italy

Paris Olympics: Carini sorry for refusing to shake Khelif's hand

Italy's boxing Olympian Angela Carini handed out an olive branch after a dramatic boxing match at the Paris Olympics that sparked an ongoing debate.

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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.

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Is Tom Cruise going to do a stunt for Paris Olympics closing ceremony?

The Mission: Impossible star is rumoured to have pre-taped stunts in Paris and Los Angeles for the 11 August ceremony...

Business

Taxi restrictions eased after drivers complain of Olympic disruption

Trade unions argue some drivers have lost between 40% and 50% of their revenue because of the Games.

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Paris Olympics: What to watch for on Friday and Thursday recap

Paris Olympics latest. France seek to cement their position in the medal table top spots with crunch events in football and swimming.

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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.