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UK passes controversial bill to send migrants to Rwanda

In tonight's edition: Rwanda may be just a few months away from taking in migrants flown over from the UK under a controversial deal. Also, as trade picks up at the border between Niger and Nigeria, importers are happy to resume business after difficult losses of revenue. And we meet…

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Louvre exhibition zooms in on history and those behind the modern Olympics

Three months before the start of the Paris Olympics, the Louvre will add its cultural heft to the prelude with the launch on Wednesday of an exhibition glorifying the museum's role in the birth of the modern Games. It features the academics, artists and politicians whose dynamism defined the Olympics…

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USA Basketball 3X3 Team Gears Up For Paris Olympics

Allisha Gray gears up for Paris Olympics after Tokyo success in 3x3 basketball. Stay updated with AP Summer Olympics.

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Indian walkers Akshdeep, Priyanka qualify for Paris Olympics in mixed-relay event

NEW DELHI: India's mixed relay team, featuring Akshdeep Singh and Priyanka Goswami, secured their berth for the Paris Olympics following their commendable performance at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Antalya, Turkey.

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Vinesh Phogat secures women's 50kg Paris Olympics quota for India

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat continued her dominance on Saturday, securing a quota for the Paris Olympics in the women's 50kg category without conceding a single point at the Asian Olympic Qualifier in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

The Times of India

I felt like a rookie… I had to rebuild my strength and endurance from scratch: Mirabai Chanu

Mirabai Chanu's journey from injury to recovery, aiming for Paris Olympics, facing tough competition, and handling pressure as an Olympic medallist.

The Hindu

Torrie Lewis: ‘If I can run 100m that fast, I can run a 200 way faster’

Australia’s fastest woman, who broke the 100m national record earlier this year, may not even race the event at the Paris Olympics

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Eiffel Tower Loses Sparkle For Parisians Ahead Of Olympics

The Eiffel Tower is set for a starring role during the Paris Olympics this year, but the landmark and its park have become symbols of the capital's struggles with cleanliness and crime.

International Business Times

Two Indian wrestlers stranded at Dubai airport on way to Bishkek for Olympic qualifier

NEW DELHI: Wrestlers Deepak Punia and Sujeet Kalakal faced a setback in their quest to qualify for the Paris Olympics as both, en route to Kyrgyzstan, found themselves stranded at the Dubai international airport.

The Times of India

Sreeshankar ruled out of Paris Olympics, to undergo surgery

KOCHI: Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar has been ruled out of the Paris Olympics after suffering a knee injury during practice.

The Times of India

Uncertainty Looms Over Russian Athletes' Participation In Paris Olympics

The fate of Russian athletes at the Paris Olympics hangs in the balance amid geopolitical tensions. Stay updated with the latest developments in Olympic sp...

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'Every practice, drill will count from now on': Harmanpreet Singh on 100 days countdown of Paris Games

NEW DELHI: With the Paris Olympics just 100 days away, Harmanpreet Singh, the captain of the Indian men's hockey team, emphasized the importance of each passing day, practice session, and drill in building the necessary momentum to excel on the world's grandest sporting platform.

The Times of India

Paris Olympics: What is the significance of the Olympic flame, as it starts its journey in Greece?

The official countdown to the Paris Olympics has started

Evening Standard

Russian athletes in limbo as Moscow weighs 'neutral' label at Paris Olympics

With 100 days to go until the Paris Olympics, it’s still not clear whether any athletes from Russia who are expected to qualify will actually go.

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World Athletics’ cash for Paris Olympics winners creates problem, says BOA chief

World Athletics has created a problem by announcing that gold medallists at the Paris Olympics will receive cash prizes, according to the head of the British Olympic Association Andy Anson

WEKU

With 100 days before the Paris Olympics, Team USA hopefuls meet the press

U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee officials and Team USA contenders met in New York City this week to discuss how they're preparing ahead of the Summer Games in Paris.

International Business Times

Olympics Ceremony On Seine 'Very Probable' Option

The Paris Olympics' chief organiser Tony Estanguet said on Monday an opening ceremony on the river Seine was the "very probable" option, after French President Emmanuel Macron said it could be moved to a stadium.

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Despite weather glitch, Paris Olympics flame lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

Ancient Olympia hosts the lighting of the Paris Olympics flame, a tradition dating back to the 1936 Olympics.

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Is Fractious France Ready For An Olympics Party?

Organisers of the Paris Olympics have promised a "great national party" for the country, but with 100 days to go, France's bitter politics and gloomy mindset are dampening the mood.

International Business Times

Even As Olympic Costs Climb, France Says They Are Quite Cheap

The final bill for the Paris Olympics is still unknown but, depending on the point of view, are likely to be expensive compared to original estimates or cheap, when set against other recent Games.

France 24

Notre-Dame, five years after the flames: A symbol of resilience

Exactly five years ago, the world watched in horror as Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral was ravaged by flames. Today, carpenters and artisans are hammering away to meet a December 8 deadline for the Gothic landmark's grand reopening. Spectators attending the Paris Olympics this summer will already be able to admire the…

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Paris Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine could move for security reasons, says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics planned on the River Seine could be shifted instead to the Stade de France if the security threat is deemed too high.

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Macron says Olympic opening ceremony on Seine River could be scrapped if security risk is too high

French President Emmanuel Macron says the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics planned on the River Seine could be shifted instead to the Stade de France if the security threat is deemed too high

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Paris Olympics Introduce Purple Track For Record-Breaking Performances

Excitement builds for the Paris Olympics with the debut of a vibrant purple track at Stade de France, promising record-breaking performances and athletic e...

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Rise in UK abortion prosecutions: Why the uptick in England and Wales?

Abortion is legal in the UK, but England and Wales are both experiencing a rise in abortion prosecutions; using a law that dates back to 1861. In the last 18 months, six women have been prosecuted and at least one woman has been jailed. Annette Young talks to Mara Clarke,…

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