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Opening ceremony lights up Paris in unique style

The 2024 Olympics opened in Paris in spectacular style with thousands of athletes sailing along the River Seine past lively performers on bridges, banks and rooftops in an ambitious take on an opening ceremony.

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Published: 5 hrs ago

Spectacular photos from the Paris 2024 opening ceremony

A selection of eye-catching moments from the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

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Published: 5 hrs ago

Celine Dion makes stirring comeback at Olympics

It's the superstar singer's first performance since revealing a serious health condition two years ago.

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Published: 5 hrs ago

France travel disruption expected to last for days

Thousands more passengers could face delays or cancellations after an arson attack on France's train network on Friday.

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Published: 25 min ago

Questions surround German man sentenced to death in Belarus

A heavily choreographed video shows Rico Krieger apparently confessing to planting explosives, but there is no direct evidence shown.

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Published: 4 hrs ago

JD Vance defends 'childless cat ladies' comment after backlash

Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate says his 2021 comments about Democrats were "sarcastic".

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Published: 6 hrs ago

Venezuela holds elections on Sunday. Could real change be coming?

An economic crisis has forced millions to flee Venezuela. Could Sunday's election bring real change?

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Published: 4 hrs ago

South Korea wrongly introduced as North Korea at Olympics

South Korea said it would request a meeting with International Olympic Committee Chairman Thomas Bach.

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Published: 33 min ago

She conquered Everest 10 times - and escaped an abusive marriage

Lhakpa Sherpa, who has climbed Everest more than any other woman, wants to inspire women and girls.

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Published: 3 hrs ago

How 'El Mayo' Zambada was arrested in the US after 35 years

The last of an original generation of drug lords, the Sinaloa boss evaded capture for decades. Until now.

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Published: 5 hrs ago

Three ways Trump is trying to end the Harris honeymoon

Kamala Harris is riding a wave of momentum, but Republicans sense vulnerabilities they can exploit.

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Published: 7 hrs ago

Timberlake 'not intoxicated' during arrest, lawyer says

Police made several errors and should not have arrested the popstar, his lawyer Edward Burke said.

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Published: 7 hrs ago

SA mass killer dies as victims still demand justice

The 72-year-old South African was convicted for seven apartheid-era murders but was behind many more deaths.

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Published: 11 hrs ago

Poland's firearm bill sparks human rights concerns

The bill will allow troops to open fire on migrants crossing the border when soldiers feel under threat.

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Published: 9 hrs ago

'Boneless' chicken wings can have bones, US court rules

The ruling ends a lawsuit filed by a man who fell ill after swallowing a piece of bone from his boneless order.

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Published: 12 hrs ago