The Paris Olympics is well under way, with more than 10,000 athletes competing in hundreds of events across the 16-day festival of sport. The French capital's landmarks have provided an enthralling backdrop for the opening ceremony and for the competitors - with more stunning images being captured and added to this round-up every day.

Remarkable images from the Paris Olympics

"You can be racist but not deaf," the superstar defiantly told the world in the face of racist attacks while gearing up for the performance of a lifetime. The world took notice during the 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in Paris this afternoon as French pop superstar Aya Nakamura strutted across a bridge over the Seine. Donning a gold metallic feather mini dress and a bold blonde bust down, the songstress belted out her smash hit single “Pookie” while accompanied by a live band helmed by France’s Republican Guard.

Meet Aya Nakamura, The French Superstar Who Bucked Racism To Perform At The Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony

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In the minutes before Teddy Riner entered the arena, Paris 2024 volunteers filled the aisles with phones set to record and security guards peered in from the gangways, trying to snatch a glimpse. A mob of photographers jostled for position at the edge of the tatami, and around them every seat inside the Grand Palais Ephemere was filled.Then he arrived, all 6ft 8in and 23 stone of him, marching towards the stage as music blared and the fans screeched. Riner is a legend of judo and an icon of France. Here, in his hometown, he is adored like a benevolent...

How judo’s friendly giant Teddy Riner delivered one of the moments of the Paris Olympics

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The global superstar, known for her theatrical and bold performances, captivated the audience with a song belted out entirely in French

Lady Gaga performs in French at the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Paris

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Medical personnel swarmed poolside Friday at La Defense Arena, tending to Slovakian Tamara Potocka, who collapsed after swimming in a qualifying heat for the women's 200-meter individual medley at Paris 2024.

Paris Olympics: Slovakian swimmer Tamara Potocka collapses after qualifier

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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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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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

The Kremlin on Friday said that at least three Russians freed in a landmark prisoner exchange were undercover Russian agents, a rare public admission into the work of Moscow's top-secret security services. Moscow said Vadim Krasikov -- who was serving life in prison in Germany for the 2019 brazen murder of a former Chechen separatist commander in broad daylight in a Berlin park -- was an elite operative with Russia's FSB security agency. Krasikov was one of the central figures in Thursday's historic multi-country exchange, with Putin having publicly lobbied for his release in a bid to get the deal over the line in the face of hesitation from Berlin. The Kremlin almost never reveals details about its sprawling intelligence agencies, but it confirmed Friday that at least two others freed in the deal were also long-term undercover agents stationed in the European Union. Russian President Vladimir Putin has portrayed them as returning heroes, personally thanking them for their service to the "Motherland" and promising to shower them with state awards. For in-depth analysis on the largest US-Russia prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, FRANCE 24's Mark Owen is joined by Melinda Haring, Senior Fellow and Deputy Director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center.

Putin's ominous message: 'We can kill people in broad daylight in EU, we'll take care of our people'

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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PARIS — Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez has revealed that she fought at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant. Hafez posted on Instagram that she was “carrying a little Olympian one” hours after she had reached the round of 16 in women’s saber Monday. The 26-year-old...

Fencer reveals she competed at Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant

US athletes are training for the ongoing Summer Games at Athletica, a high-performance training facility located on the outskirts of Paris in the town of Eaubonne. FRANCE 24’s James Andre reports.

Paris Olympics: Meet Team USA training for Olympics in Paris suburbs

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

FRANCE 24 brings you to visit Korea House of the 2024 Paris Olympics,which is located in the heart of Paris and open from July 25 to August 11.

Paris Olympics: A look inside Korea House

After making its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, 3x3 basketball has returned to the Summer Games in Paris this year along with other urban sports to encourage more young people to watch and support the Olympics. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes reports.

Paris Olympics: 3x3 basketball back in the Games

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has landed in the middle of a divide about gender in sports after her Italian competitor, Angela Carini, pulled out seconds into their bout at the Paris Olympics. Despite being disqualified from the 2023 world championships after failing untransparent testosterone tests for women's competition from the now-banned International Boxing Association, Khelif met Olympics boxing eligibility requirements, according to the International Olympic Committee.

Algerian boxer faces gender outcry over testosterone tests

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THE “Italian Eminem” has been spotted competing in the men’s team archery at the Olympics in Paris. And fans demanded a DNA test for Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Mauro Nespoli… and we hope his palms aren’t sweaty. The archer stepped up to the mark sporting a close-fitting blue T-shirt, a white sun hat, and a beard with a staunch glare. […]

Fans say ‘DNA test needed’ as Eminem doppelganger spotted representing Italy at Paris 2024 Olympics

The Teddy Bear started a party that was set to rumble long into the night throughout the whole of France.Teddy Riner is as big – quite literally at 6ft 6in and around 22 stone – as it gets for France at their home Olympics given the judoka star’s celebrity status.Riner joined triple Olympic champion Marie-Jose Perec in lighting the cauldron at Paris 2024 – and a week on he was centre stage again to put his own name up in lights.TEDDY RINER!!! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/fegzS1pHvn— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 2, 2024Before setting foot on the Parisian tatami, the 35-year-old born...

Teddy Riner is toast of France after becoming most successful judoka in history

Paris prosecutors said Friday that police have opened a hate speech investigation following a complaint by Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly over death threats. The Paris prosecutors' office said in a statement that Jolly filed a police complaint on Tuesday, four days after the opening ceremony, for death...

Police probe death threats against Paris Games opening ceremony director

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Paris Olympics: French judoka Teddy Riner seeks fourth gold medal

French judoka Teddy Riner, who lit the Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony with...

Paris Olympics: French judoka Teddy Riner seeks fourth gold medal

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