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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.

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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.

Culture news

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.

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.

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Olympics : at Nations' park visitors can travel the world without leaving Paris

This is the first time in the history of the Olympic Games that so many countries are gathered in the same place.

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?

France

Is it really possible to swim in the Seine?

Ahead of triathletes swimming in the Seine, water quality tests repeatedly found unsafe levels of E.coli and other dangerous bacteria lurking beneath the surface.

Europe News

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.

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WATCH: Olympics superfan who spent her savings to get to her 7th Games

The 66-year-old fan has to work two more years to make up for the money she spent following her passion for the Olympics to Paris.

Destinations

Best venue ever? How the Eiffel Tower is stealing the Olympic show

In pictures: The Paris landmark is the stunning backdrop to the beach volleyball venue.

Design

What is that? Olympic mascot confounds some, but it's very French

It adorns mugs, caps, T-shirts and key rings, and fans are desperate to get their hands on all the merch. Yet despite being all over the Paris 2024 Games, many still don't know what the mascot actually is.

France

Paris Olympics: How much is a gold medal worth?

The gold percentage in Olympic medals is negligible, but the Paris 2024 version contains a detail that might send their value through the roof in the future.

France

Paris Olympics: Athletes' patience running short amid 'crazy' heat

Organisers insisted they would not put air conditioning in the Olympic Village, as athletes grow increasingly frustrated at the severe weather conditions in the French capital.

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