The artistic director of the opening ceremony says he has received cyber-threats and insults.
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Belgium out of triathlon relay as athlete falls ill
Belgium pull out of the team triathlon event after one of their athletes falls ill.
Nigerian president demands end to deadly protests
He says he has heard Nigerians’ pain but the demonstrations – set to last 10 days – must stop.
Calls for foreigners to leave Lebanon as war fears grow
Fears grow that Iran may attack Israel after high-profile assassinations, with Hezbollah in Lebanon joining.
‘Marchand-mania’ inspires French unity – but for how long?
The French swimmer’s medals have helped distract the nation from its political crisis, Parisians say.
Watch: Dawn spectacle as Mount Etna erupts
Europe’s tallest volcano, Mount Etna, putting on a lava and smoke show over Sicily.
France’s record haul & 100m fine margins – day nine in Paris
Great Britain add another four medals to their Paris 2024 tally, France break their own record, while Noah Lyles wins an epic men’s 100m.
Casualties after third Israeli strike on school in a week
Rescuers in Gaza say most of the dead were women and children, but Israel insists it targeted Hamas.
‘Betrayal’: Detained US teacher’s sister upset Russia prisoner swap left him out
Marc Fogel, 63, is serving a 14-year prison sentence in Russia and was excluded from the prisoner swap.
Kamala Harris interviewing top vice-presidential contenders
The vice-president is meeting contenders before making her VP pick public and taking a tour of battleground states.