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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.

Green News

‘Rock hard’: Olympians order mattress toppers for eco cardboard beds

One athlete said her 'back is about to break off' after sleeping on the eco-friendly Olympic Village bed.

Green News

No air con in the Olympic village: Are the Games ready for a heatwave?

There are fears Paris could be a repeat of the Tokyo Games when many athletes suffered in the heat.

Europe News

Paris Olympics: Men's triathlon postponed due to water quality

Organisers had been confident the levels would have improved ahead of the postponement.

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Sport

Paris Olympics final medal table: US finishes first ahead of China

The US and China won the same amount of golds but the US scooped more medals overall, finishing first for the fourth consecutive Olympics.

Europe News

Leaders react to 'unique' opening ceremony in Paris

World leaders expressed their appreciation for the hours-long ceremony held on the river Seine, but reviews elsewhere were more critical.

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Surf, sail & explore: The 5 best destinations for watersports in Brazil

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Served with a healthy dose of sun, sand, sea and festa, Brazil is the perfect remedy for watersports enthusiasts seeking immersion in nature.

France

Paris Olympics: Glorious Seine River parade stuns 300,000 spectators

Dozens of boats rolled down the Seine river with 205 delegations cheered on by over 300,000 people. The ceremony featured Lady Gaga as well as an emotional comeback by Céline Dion.

Sport

Is less than 40% of women on the Refugee Olympic Team enough?

Refugee athletes are about to take the stage in Paris as record migration and a rise in far-right populism affect much of the world, with parties in many countries clamping down on immigration and asylum.

Sport

France set to host 2030 Winter Olympics, subject to conditions

The International Olympic Committee has chosen the French Alps to host the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, but this decision is dependent on receiving a financial guarantee from the new French government.

Culture news

Manchester City and Sony to develop new football-themed TV shows

In a groundbreaking move that could reshape the landscape of sports entertainment, the owners of Manchester City (CFG), have signed a deal with Sony to develop a host of new football-themed television shows.

Business

Financial cause for concern? Some 600,000 Olympics tickets unsold

The Paris Olympics opening ceremony is nearly upon us yet more than a quarter of a million tickets are still available as fans react to ticket prices.

Moments

Spain, Italy, Germany: Who’s travelling to Paris for the Olympics?

Plus the cheapest days for flights if you want to book a last minute trip.

Culture news

Will Lady Gaga perform at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony?

Lady Gaga has been spotted in Paris, fuelling speculation that she will be performing at Olympics opening ceremony on Friday 26 July.

Lifestyle

Soundtrack to victory: The ultimate Olympics playlist for Paris 2024

Need the perfect soundtrack for your Olympic-themed party or just some tunes to get you pumped for the Games? We've got you covered!

France

Paris 2024: Medal table predictions and records that could be broken

The Paris 2024 Olympics kick off on Wednesday before Friday's opening ceremony. Find out everything about medal table predictions, venues and expected broken records.

Europe News

Vast security operation under way in Paris before Olympics

The city has repeatedly suffered deadly extremist attacks and international tensions are high because of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

Europe News

More than 11,000 people swim across Lake Balaton

Imre Barabás and Máté Hartmann were announced winners having completed the swim in a tie- 1 hour, 1 minute, 54 seconds.

Europe News

Largest Refugee Olympic Team yet meets for the first time

Reflective of the growing number of refugees globally, the team has gathered in the historic town of Bayeux, Normandy for a pre-Olympics welcome meeting.

France

Paris 2024 equality questioned as no man picked for artistic swimming

Four-time world gold medalist Giorgio Minisini announced he's retiring after no man was picked to compete in Paris 2024 synchronised swimming out of 96 athletes.