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France investigates 'massive attack' on fast train network

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2024 Paris Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are being hosted by Paris from July 26 to August 11. Thousands of athletes from more than 200 nations will be participating in a wide range of sporting competitions.

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Two German sumo wrestlers in Brandenburg

Young German women find strength in sumo

These German teens are proving they don't have to fit stereotypes to find success in this martial art.

A view of three French soldiers standing guard near the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Paris counts down to Olympic Games opening

Behind the excitement, both locals and tourists say they're frustrated by strict security measures.

Tobi Amusan jumping hurdles in February 2024

Paris 2024: The Olympic athletes who could make Africa shine

Meet the African star athletes to watch out for at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Detlef Lewe carries the flag at the 1972 Olympics in Munich

Paris 2024: Germany's Olympic flag bearers

Most of Germany's flag bearers have been selected in large part based on their previous Olympic successes.

Paris Eiffel Tower lights up with Olympic rings

Paris Olympics to feature unprecedented safety measures

Friday’s opening spectacle is imminent, with heightened security due to past terror attacks and ongoing global tensions.

Michael Phelps holds up four fingers with a gold medal round his neck

The most successful summer Olympians

Winning Olympic gold is a dream for many athletes. Some win more than one, but for this group, it became a habit.

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Sjoeke Nüsken on the ball while playing for Germany

The woman leading German football's new era at Paris 2024

Sjoeke Nüsken's role as Germany's emerging leader has taken on greater importance in light of Lena Oberdorf's injury.

Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal celebrate

Euro 2024: Tired stars, tears and tearaway teens

Spain were deserving winners of Euro 2024, which otherwise saw memorable moments stand out in a sea of tired teams.

Female Paralympic athlete in a wheelchair in a school gym

Can France's Olympics turn a neighborhood's luck around?

Parisian authorities are investing a lot into new sports facilities in low-income neighborhoods.

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