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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…

France 24

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,…

France 24

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

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

Emmanuel Macron prepares to welcome world leaders to opening ceremony

The Guardian - UK

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.

Radio France Internationale

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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

The Independent UK

Brazil women 2024 Olympics squad: Arthur Elias' full team competing in football at the Paris Games

The Brazil women 2024 Olympics squad is being led by Marta as they target their first-ever gold medal

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United States women 2024 Olympics squad: Emma Hayes' full team competing in football at the Paris Games

The USA women 2024 Olympics squad will expect nothing less than glory this summer

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France women 2024 Olympics squad: Herve Renard's full team competing in football at the Paris Games

The France women 2024 Olympics squad has huge expectations on them as they head into their home tournament

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Spain women 2024 Olympics squad: Montserrat Tome's full team competing in football at the Paris Games

The Spain women 2024 Olympics squad is competing in their first ever Games - but will want nothing less than success

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French air force mission makes stopover in Indonesia to boost security ties

France’s air force has made a stopover in Indonesia’s capital, part of a visit to Southeast Asia that’s meant to display French commitment to security in the Indo-Pacific region amid growing Chinese maritime activity there

The Independent UK

French Authorities Thwart Plot Against Paris Olympics

French authorities foil plot against Paris Olympics with heightened security measures in place. Stay updated with AP's dedicated page.

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Paris Olympics Kick Off With Soccer Matches In France

Paris Olympics kick off with soccer matches involving Spain, Argentina, Uzbekistan, and Morocco. Rugby sevens also begin. Stay tuned for more updates on AP...

Evening Standard

Olympic flame 2024: which famous torchbearers have had the honour this year?

Here’s everything you need to know about the famous flame and its torchbearers

International Business Times

Paris Drug Dealers Say They're Ready For Olympics Too

France has declared itself prepared for the deluge of Olympics visitors -- and so have Paris's drug dealers.

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LeBron, Wembanyama, Curry: Who to watch at Paris Olympics 2024 basketball

From emerging stars to legends of the game, Al Jazeera picks out 10 ‘must-watch’ basketballers at the Paris Olympics.

Evening Standard

Olympics 2024: Emma Hayes seeks gold standard in ambition to take USWNT back to the top

Once dominant force of the women’s game endured difficult World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Format, favourites and key players: guide to women’s Olympic football

Spain are primed for gold but all 12 teams will have to cope with a heavy workload and anxieties around player welfare

The Guardian - UK

Russian chef arrested in Paris over alleged ‘large scale’ Olympic Games plot

A Russian chef has been arrested on suspicion of plotting with a foreign power to stage “large scale” acts of “destabilisation” during the Olympic Games in Paris

Cycling Weekly

Primož Roglič reveals he suffered back fracture in Tour de France crash

Slovenian abandoned race after being caught up in crash on stage 12, Vuelta a España participation now in doubt

Fashion Times

Sporty & Rich Teams Up With Adidas Originals on a New Collection Just in Time for the Olympics

The collaborative collection pays homage to the colors of both the flags of France and the United States: red, white and blue.

Evening Standard

Olympics 2024: Poster boy Antoine Dupont looking aiming for Rugby Sevens glory

Les Bleus superstar can still hit new heights in shorter format

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