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France's women's football team kick off bid for first Olympic crown

France's women's football team launch their bid on Thursday for a first Olympic title against Colombia in Lyon.

Radio France Internationale

Paris 2024: Stéphane Ashpool's French touch infuses Olympic outfits (4/5)

As FRANCE 24 takes a look at the artistic and cultural iterations of the Olympic Games, fashion designer Stéphane Ashpool invites us into his Paris workshop to get a sneak preview of his creations for the French athletes competing this summer. With a modern take on French heritage, Ashpool blends…

France 24

Macron aims to sidestep political concerns and regain prestige with the Paris Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to make France shine during the Olympics

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson: ‘France will always have a special place in my heart’

The heptathlon world champion looks to follow in the footsteps of Jessica Ennis-Hill and add the missing piece – an Olympic gold – to a glittering career

The Independent UK

France Defeats USA 3-0 In Olympic Men's Soccer Opener

Exciting start to Olympic men's soccer tournament in Marseille with thrilling matches and unexpected results. Teams gear up for knockout stages in pursuit ...

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The most powerful passports in the world for 2024 as the UK rejoins top five

Singapore, France and Germany have some of the most privileged passports for seamless international travel

The Independent UK

France announces major operation against cyber-spying

French authorities have launched a major operation to clean up computers infected by a cyber-espionage programme that has struck millions of users worldwide, a senior prosecutor said Thursday.

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France has banned its athletes from wearing Hijabs at the Paris Olympics

Amnesty International has called it “racist gender discrimination”

Marie Claire

France kick off Olympic campaign with thumping win over USMNT

Michael Olise and Alexander Lacazette were on the scoresheet for the hosts in a comfortable opening game win in Group A

The Guardian - US

Why Zinedine Zidane Should Light the Olympic Cauldron in Paris

Choosing the former French soccer star, the child of Algerian immigrants, would make a clear statement in a time of political tension in the country.

Sports Illustrated

Olympic Games Paris 2024: French Authorities Arrest Man Over Alleged Plot

Police searched the man's home and found items that "raised fears."

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State craft: how De Gaulle shaped France’s inclusive Olympic sport infrastructure

Stung by failure in 1964, the General created a unique sporting architecture that has always prioritised participation

The Guardian - UK

Return to Olympics after 16 years ends in disappointing loss for US Men’s Soccer Team

A feverish atmosphere at Orange Velodrome stadium in Marseille set the scene for a resounding 3-0 defeat for Marko Mitrović’s U23 side

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The Guardian - UK

Antoine Dupont carries weight of opening day to ease France’s nerves

One of the faces of the Games shows his genius to secure victory for hosts against Uruguay after draw with USA

Cycling News

Paris Olympics: Women's Mountain Bike Cross Country - Preview

French duo Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Loana Lecomte leading contenders for gold

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Morocco Vs Argentina Olympic Soccer Match Resumes After Interruption

Olympic soccer match halted by fan pitch invasion in Saint-Etienne, France, showcases resilience and sportsmanship in a memorable competition.

France 24

Paris 2024: Rugby Sevens, raucous football kick off Games ahead of opening ceremony

Football and Rugby Sevens matches kicked off the Summer Olympics in Paris on Wednesday, two days ahead of the much-anticipated opening ceremony that will see hundreds of thousands of spectators line the banks of the River Seine. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are…

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French officials foil multiple plots to disrupt Paris 2024 Olympics

Several plots to disrupt the 2024 Paris Olympics have been foiled by French authorities over the past weeks, according to officials. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin Wednesday said police on Tuesday arrested a young man in southwest France accused of planning “violent action” against the Games. On the same day,…

The Independent UK

French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she's barred from the Olympic opening ceremony due to her hijab

French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she has been barred from Friday’s opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics because she wears a hijab, and the French Olympic Committee said it is working with her to find a solution that adheres to the team’s secular requirements for athletes

The Guardian - UK

‘Picture postcard of Paris’: France ramps up global image ahead of Olympics

Emmanuel Macron prepares to welcome world leaders to opening ceremony

Radio France Internationale

France receives conditional approval to host 2030 Winter Olympics

France has received conditional approval to host the 2030 Winter Olympics. The International Olympic Committee gave the green light on Wednesday, stipulating that the country's next prime minister must provide a financial "guarantee" to host the Games in the French Alps.

The Guardian - UK

TV rights chaos in France should serve as a warning to the Premier League

Killing the golden goose is far from unprecedented, as the fall from grace of Serie A and La Liga can attest

International Business Times

Jill Biden, Royalty But No Putin: Top Guests At The Paris Olympics

France is preparing to welcome over a hundred heads of state and government, royalty and US First Lady Jill Biden for the Summer Olympics which begin with a dazzling ceremony on the river Seine on Friday.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer bids to reset Britain on world stage with talks in Germany, India and G20

Post-Brexit ties with Europe take a leap forward with defence pact between Britain and Germany, as Lammy lands in India for trade negotiations

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