France was the scene of massive demonstrations last Saturday organised by trade unions and left-wing parties to protest against the rise of the far-right, which opinion polls suggest is on the verge of taking power. Police reportedly estimated the number of demonstrators at 250,000 nationwide, with 75,000 concentrated in Paris.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will use artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent social media abuse directed at athletes during Paris 2024.

This Saturday will be remembered for a long time. For the first time in history, the Olympic Torch shone in Guadeloupe on a day that began with its majestic arrival aboard the trimaran Maxi Banque Populaire XI, which crossed the Atlantic Ocean after leaving Brest on 7 June.

G7 leaders have called for an Olympic truce in the run-up to the Paris Games in the summit's final declaration. "We urge all countries to respect it, individually and collectively, as outlined in the United Nations General Assembly resolution adopted on 15 December 2023," the statement said. 

Indonesian speed climber Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi is one of the country's hopes for the Paris 2024 Olympics in terms of medal prospects outside of badminton, which has contributed all eight of its medals in history.

Yuliya Efimova on Friday became the first Russian swimmer to be granted neutral status for the Paris Olympics - but said she might struggle to reach the qualifying standard.

Preparations for anti-doping measures at the Paris Olympic Games have been underway for months, with over 1,000 personnel dedicated to testing approximately 4,000 athletes during the competition. These efforts adhere closely to the guidelines set by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

It's the event of the year for France. And Emmanuel Macron believes that the French will "take the Paris Olympics into account" when they vote in the forthcoming legislative elections and will not want leaders who are "not ready at all", he told the press on the sidelines of the G7 in Bari, Italy, on Thursday.

To accommodate the thousands of soldiers responsible for ensuring the safety of the Paris Olympics, France is constructing the largest mainland army camp since World War II at a rapid pace.

After visiting French Guiana and Réunion, the Olympic Torch continued its journey through the overseas territories as part of the Oceanic Relay, arriving in French Polynesia for a joint relay across the idyllic archipelago.

The Paris 2024 Olympic Village will have special facilities for families and a dedicated space for "athletes' mental health", the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Wednesday.

Britain's defending Olympic breaststroke champion Adam Peaty expressed contentment with being considered the "underdog" as he embarks on his comeback journey for Paris 2024 this summer.

NBA star Josh Giddey has criticised Australia's Olympic basketball kit labelling it "an absolute joke" on Wednesday. However, officials clarified that the images circulating online depicted a replica collection and not the exact attire that will be worn 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

The Olympic Torch has dropped anchor on the island of Réunion to continue the Ocean Relay in overseas France. The "Intense Island" put its best foot forward, starting with the breathtaking landscapes of the Plaine des Sables and Pointe Langevin.

Team Germany for Paris 2024 has grown by 53 more athletes among the sports of judo, shooting, swimming and triathlon.