Now playing Next Europe News Botswana upset Lyles as France reach men's basketball final Noah Lyles reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 two days before the race. The latest from the Paris Olympics. 08/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Paris celebrates breakdancing as the sport makes its Olympic debut The atmosphere heats up in Châtelet, a hotbed of hip-hop culture in Paris, which has prepared itself to celebrate the arrival of the dance at the Olympics. 08/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Paris Olympics: How some volunteers spent their own euros just to help Neither housed nor paid for their job, the 45,000 volunteers for the Paris Games have been contributing to the festive and light-hearted atmosphere of the capital since the start of the event. 08/08/2024
Now playing Next Art Paris Olympics gets pixelated tribute from street artist Invader Known for his guerrilla street art, Invader’s new piece features a running Space Invader figure, matching the colours of the Paris Olympics. 08/08/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle Flags, glitter, Olympic rings: The best nail art from the Paris Games Athletes from badminton stars to discus throwers have come to the Olympics with bold nail art - and experts suggest it's not just a fashion statement. 08/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News French food bank collects 30 tonnes of produce from Olympic village Food that has gone uneaten by athletes and staff at the Olympic Games has been distributed to those in need in the French capital. 08/08/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle Everything you need to know about breaking, the newest Olympic sport In a major milestone for the dance form, breaking is about to make its Olympic debut in Paris, where the world's slickest b-boys and b-girls will face off in an epic showdown. 08/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Meet 6 MEPs who traded chasing medals for votes An élite group of European lawmakers have stood out in both the Olympic and political arenas. 08/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Paris Olympics latest: Lin Yu-ting advances to gold-medal bout One day after welterweight Imane Khelif of Algeria reached the women's welterweight final, Lin defeated Esra Yildiz Kahraman of Turkey 5:0 in the featherweight division. In athletics, Quincy Hall won the men's 400 metres for the US after an incredible comeback. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Sport He said yes! French athlete proposes after women's steeplechase final A video of French runner Alice Finot proposing to her boyfriend after the Olympics women's 3,000 metres final has gone viral on social media, in the latest episode of athletes getting engaged at these Summer Games. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Sport Two Portuguese triathlon athletes fall ill after Seine river swim Two triathlon athletes from the four-member Portuguese team who swam in the triathlon competition in the River Seine got sick amid concerns about the river’s water quality. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Sport Paris Olympics: China cracks down on 'fan wars' as woman gets arrested The Paris Olympics have triggered major arguments between "ultra fans" in China, leading to the removal of thousands of social media posts and the suspension of hundreds of users. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Sport Paris Olympics: Australian field hockey player detained over drug deal Police say they interrupted a drug transaction outside a building in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Ooh La La: Viral French pole vaulter gets job offer from porn site Ooh la la... When one door closes, another opens, and apparently, the 21-year-old French athlete has been offered a lucrative career opportunity in the adult industry. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Sport Kaylia Nemour's gold for Algeria has France feeling left out Nemour's success in Paris contrasted sharply with the French gymnastics team's failure, as none of the women's competitors managed to qualify for the apparatus finals. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Paris' restaurants are still not feeling the promised Olympic benefit After a massive slump in June and July due to security measures, some businesses near the capital's competition sites are only now seeing an uptick in visitor numbers. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Paris Olympics closing ceremony: Which stars will be performing? Phoenix. AIR. Tom Cruise. Possibly Taylor Swift? Rumours are mounting over who will be performing at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The closing event, set to be titled "Records", will take place on Sunday 11 August in the Stade de France. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next France Olympic swimmers train in Seine River ahead of marathon races The training session was held after a similar test run to get swimmers used to the river was cancelled on Tuesday, over concerns about the levels of faecal matter in the water. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next France Ranked: Most dangerous and safest Olympic sports based on injury rate Researchers determined the sports with the highest risk factors based on data collected since the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Spoiler: It's not wrestling or artistic gymnastics. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Paris Olympics: Athletics' golds rock US to medal table top spot Paris Olympics latest: The US scooped golds in men's 1,500-m and women's 200-m to reach 24 followed by China, Australia and France. 07/08/2024