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Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Showcases Diverse Performances

Experience the magic of the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony with iconic performances and symbolic gestures under rainy skies.

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Why Australia has two men’s basketball teams to cheer at the Paris Olympics

South Sudan’s story of resilience, unity and hope has a strong Australian flavour thanks to the five players with connections to the country

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Algerians honor victims of colonial-era French crackdown at Paris Olympics ceremony

Algeria reminded France of a particularly dark chapter of its colonial past during the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

Rainy Paris Olympic Parade Dampens Many Spectators' Spirits

Wrapped in a poncho under torrential rain, Brazilian Lucas Amadeu said he regretted forking out 2,700 euros ($2,930) for a top seat at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday.

International Business Times

Olympic cauldron is lit by French gold medalists Teddy Riner and Marie-José Pérec

French Olympic gold medalists Teddy Riner and Marie-José Pérec teamed to light the cauldron for the Paris Olympics to end an elaborate but rain-soaked opening ceremony

The Independent UK

Celine Dion makes musical comeback at Paris Olympics with Eiffel Tower serenade

Celine Dion made a triumphant return Friday with a very public performance, closing out the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony from the Eiffel Tower

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Lady Gaga Adds Sparkle To Star-studded Olympic Show

Lady Gaga and French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura joined dancers, an opera diva and even a heavy metal band in an opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics that sought to proudly showcase French culture with a modern twist.

International Business Times

Rain puts a dampener on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony down the River Seine

A total of 85 boats sailed down the river carrying team delegations while the likes of Laga Gaga performed and the rain came down.

The Independent UK

Olympics opening ceremony moments: Lady Gaga, Zinedine Zidane

Lady Gaga delivered a dazzling performance as the first musical act during the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony — except it was all prerecorded

The Independent UK

Long Queues, Ticketing Problems Ahead Of Paris Opening Ceremony

Thousands of spectators faced long queues and ticketing problems as they arrived for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics along the River Seine on Friday.

International Business Times

Joyce DiDonato stars in `Eden in Olympia' coinciding with Paris Games, a call to climate action

While much of the globe is focused on the Paris Olympics, a movie filmed in ancient Olympia starring mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato premiered this week that uses music to spark contemplation of creation and carnage

The Independent UK

Bumps, cracks and potholes: Just how bad are the roads for the Paris Olympics time trial?

Riders have been unimpressed by the conditions of the time trial course. We went to look at it close up

Cycling Weekly

'Flooding rains' threaten to dampen Paris Olympics opening ceremony

The Paris Olympics look likely to get off to a soggy start

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Paris Olympics Face Challenges But Promise Spectacular Opening Ceremony

Discover the challenges and highlights of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, set to showcase iconic landmarks and performers in an unconventional setting.

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Meet the 2024 Paris Olympics mascot: What the heck is a Phryge?

Get to know the Paris Olympics mascot, Les Phryges.

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President Emmanuel Macron declares the Paris Olympics open

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday officially declared the Paris Olympics open at the end of a spectacular but rain-soaked opening ceremony held for the first time outside the main stadium. "I declare open the Games of Paris celebrating the 33rd Olympiad of the modern era," said Macron, launching the…

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See the new Simone Biles original, extremely hard skill she’ll premiere at the Paris Olympics uneven bars

Another original Simone Biles move is coming in Paris.

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'Sabotage' on French rail network before Olympics: What we know

Arson attacks scrambled France's high-speed rail network for tens of thousands of passengers on Friday, after what officials called premeditated acts of "sabotage" just hours before the Paris Olympics opened.

The Independent UK

Canada women's soccer coach suspended over drone scandal, which may be part of 'systemic' issues

Canada women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman was suspended and removed from the team for the Paris Olympics in the wake of a drone-spying scandal Friday, and the head of Canada Soccer said he was investigating a potential “systemic ethical shortcoming.”

The Independent UK

Snoop Dogg carries the Olympic torch before opening ceremony in Paris

Snoop Dogg is seemingly everywhere during the Paris Olympics

Cycling Weekly

Tarling, Finucane, Pidcock and more: Eight British riders to watch out for at the Paris Olympics

The cycling events start this weekend, we’ve picked out a handful of riders to keep an eye on in the French capital this summer

International Business Times

'Sabotage' On French Rail Network Before Olympics: What We Know

The Independent UK

What will change about the modern pentathlon after Paris 2024, with one sport controversially axed

The modern pentathlon will take a different guise after the Paris Olympics this summer, with one of the sports axed

International Business Times

'Sabotage' Hits French Trains Hours Before Olympics

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