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Now playing Next Culture news Will Céline Dion sing at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics? “Apparently she has arrived in Paris, it's great!" shared Macron on French television. "I would be immensely happy if she could be at this opening ceremony, like all our compatriots." 24/07/2024
Now playing Next France No concrete security threat to Paris Olympics, says interior minister Gérald Darmanin said 35,000 police officers will be placed on the streets from now until 11 August. 24/07/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Will Lady Gaga perform at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony? Lady Gaga has been spotted in Paris, fuelling speculation that she will be performing at Olympics opening ceremony on Friday 26 July. 23/07/2024
Now playing Next Markets What to expect from Tesla results? Energy storage and AI in focus Tesla’s revenue for the second quarter may continue declining amid a slowdown in sales. However, the development of robotaxis and energy storage may become the focal point for its market valuation. 23/07/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle Soundtrack to victory: The ultimate Olympics playlist for Paris 2024 Need the perfect soundtrack for your Olympic-themed party or just some tunes to get you pumped for the Games? We've got you covered! 23/07/2024
Now playing Next Business Ryanair says summer fares will be lower as airline's profit slumps Ryanair's first quarter results for the financial year 2025 results have revealed lower profits and a dampened summer fare guidance for shareholders. 22/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Latvian summer camps bring joy to Ukrainian children amid conflict Across the Baltic country, around 20 camps will host over 400 Ukrainian children in July and August in an attempt to bring joy to their lives, at least for a brief moment. 22/07/2024