Opening ceremony lights up Paris in unique style
Posted on Saturday July 27, 2024

The 2024 Olympics opened in Paris in spectacular style with thousands of athletes sailing along the River Seine past lively performers on bridges, banks and rooftops in an ambitious take on an opening ceremony.

Spectacular photos from the Paris 2024 opening ceremony
Posted on Saturday July 27, 2024

A selection of eye-catching moments from the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

France travel disruption expected to last all weekend
Posted on Saturday July 27, 2024

Thousands more passengers could face delays or cancellations after an arson attack on France's train network on Friday.

Questions surround German man sentenced to death in Belarus
Posted on Saturday July 27, 2024

A heavily choreographed video shows Rico Krieger apparently confessing to planting explosives, but there is no direct evidence shown.

Ukraine's hopes and challenges after long wait for F-16s
Posted on Friday July 26, 2024

Russia intends to destroy dozens of US-built warplanes as soon as they arrive in Ukraine.

EU regulator rejects Alzheimer's drug lecanemab
Posted on Friday July 26, 2024

It said the benefits of the treatment did not outweigh the risk of serious side effects.

Poland's firearm bill sparks human rights concerns
Posted on Friday July 26, 2024

The bill will allow troops to open fire on migrants crossing the border when soldiers feel under threat.

Teenager held over murder of Ukraine nationalist ex-MP
Posted on Thursday July 25, 2024

An 18-year-old man is held over the fatal shooting of Iryna Farion last week.