France turned on the style to overwhelm Argentina - their recent antagonists - as the hosts reached the semi-finals of Olympics men's sevens in front of an euphoric Parisian crowd. London-born wing Aaron Grandidier scored two scintillating tries in a 26-14 victory for Les Bleus and led the jubilant celebrations...

Ferocious France beat Argentina in Olympics grudge match

BBC Sport NI catches up with the family of Dean Clancy, who is the first Team Ireland boxer in the ring on Saturday at the Paris Olympics

Opening ceremony could be a knock out

The United States Under-23 Men’s National Team opened the Men’s Football Tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games with a defeat against France (0-3). All is not lost after the initial setback, but points are now at a premium in the final two matches. Next on the Group A schedule is New Zealand, which should provide a stern on-field challenge. For the second time in a row, Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome – a 67,394-seat venue with an AirFibr hybrid grass surface – will host.

USA vs. New Zealand, 2024 Men’s Olympic Tournament: Scouting New Zealand

Huw Jones admits he thought his Scotland career was over before the Glasgow Warriors centre recovered from a slump in form.

Jones thought Scotland 'career was over' during slump

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Up to 115 jobs are at risk under plans to close a McCain Foods factory in Lincolnshire. The manufacturer said it had launched a consultation into the future of the plant near Grantham. McCain is proposing to end production of a brand of microwave chips called Fries To Go, which...

Chips factory closure plan puts 115 jobs at risk

The Harbour Commissioners say agencies will have to work together to get funding and permits.

Hope and 'frustration' over harbour's brown water

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

The remains of a teacher and four soldiers were found in an operation in Khan Younis on Wednesday.

Israeli military recovers five hostages' bodies in Gaza

Seven-time Olympic swimming champion Caeleb Dressel says he is not confident rivals are not doping at the Paris Olympics.

Dressel has doping fears over Olympic swimming

The pool was closed in September so maintenance and energy-saving work could take place.

Swimming pool reopens after 10 months

Sainsbury's has issued an apology after a term used by racists online was discovered in an online listing for school trousers. The trousers feature a reinforced knee and a grow hem, handy features for childrenswear. However when the two details were put side-by-side in the listing's title, it spelled out a phrase used by racists online.

Sainsbury's sorry for 'racist slur' trouser detail

A man who repeatedly attacked his puppy until it had to be put down, then left an RSPCA inspector with life-changing injuries, has been jailed. Storm Williams from Sutton Coldfield blinded the puppy with his attacks, as well as leaving him with broken bones, bruising, and swelling all over his head and body.

Puppy beaten so badly it had to be put down

The family of a diver who disappeared off the Dorset coast have said they will "miss her forever". Emily Sherwin, 20, from Poole, failed to resurface following a dive off Old Harry Rocks, near Swanage, on Tuesday at about 18:00 BST. An extensive search involving the coastguard, the RNLI, police...

Missing diver presumed dead as family reveal heartbreak

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of an 82-year-old man in Doncaster. Emergency services were called to Mexborough just after 07:30 BST on Thursday, following reports a body had been found in the River Don. Ambulance crews attended and the man was pronounced dead...

Murder arrests after body found in river

The National Wax Museum in Dublin is "committed" to creating a new wax figure of Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor after significant public backlash. It comes after the museum unveiled a waxwork of the late singer and activist to coincide with the one year anniversary of her death. O'Connor was...

Wax museum removes Sinéad O'Connor figure

Boris had been at the zoo since 1969, having been rescued from a pet shop window in New York.

Zoo announces death of 58-year-old chimpanzee

The blazes are still out of control as firefighters try to save as many buildings as possible.

'Monster' fires may have destroyed half of historic Canadian town

The Australian Boomers get their 2024 Paris Olympics campaign underway on Saturday night against Spain to tip-off the action in Group A. The Boomers will look to put a stamp on what will be a competitive 'Group of Death' but Spain will provide a tricky test first up, having won the last three meetings between these teams at international tournaments.

Australia vs Spain Olympic basketball: Start time, odds, live stream, TV channel to watch Boomers game in Australia

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Ireland face Fiji quarter-final after New Zealand loss

Ireland will face Fiji in the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics after being edged out by New Zealand 14-12 in a thrilling final Pool A...

Ireland face Fiji quarter-final after New Zealand loss

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