INSIGHT - Ahead of Olympics, a packed Paris prison braces for crowds of inmates
France has the most overcrowded prisons in Europe, with its prison population growing faster than anywhere in the bloc.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Olympics - How green are your trainers? Team Japan kits to have carbon footprint labels
The team's warm-up suit jacket shows 8.8 kg of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) were emitted in its production.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Olympics - Eiffel Tower countdown turns to 100 days to Paris 2024
Organisers will count on the flame relay across France for the mood to swing in the country as the July 26-Aug 11 Games approach.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Olympics - New costumes in revamped torch lighting ceremony for Paris 2024
Actress Mary Mina playing the high priestess for the first time will use a parabolic mirror and the sun's rays to ignite the torch.
Sat Mar 23 2024
Olympics: Paris 2024 headquarters searched in corruption probe
The search was part of investigations into alleged embezzlement of public funds and favouritism, prosecutors said.
Wed Jun 21 2023
Olympics - Paris 2024 hopes to sell 13.4 million tickets
Estanguet said the cheapest tickets for the Olympics would cost 24 euros ($26.53) and 15 euros for the Paralympics.
Tue Mar 22 2022