Olympics
Prince of Tbilisi: Teen Izhak Ashpiz’s impressively stoic rise to Israeli judo royalty
Winning gold here as an outsider is akin to winning a high-stakes poker game in a room full of professionals who own the house. Ashpiz didn’t just win; he dictated the terms of the engagement.
Sporting bodies failing Iran's athletes, fmr. head coach of Iran’s national wrestling team says
Trump awards Connor Hellebuyck Presidential Medal of Freedom after Olympic victory
Yaron Lischinsky’s brother, Jewish hockey stars among guests at Trump’s State of the Union
French police investigates death threats against Israeli athletes, one arrest for threat on Herzog
Also, the same day, French police opened an investigation into death threats against three Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympic Games, the Paris' prosecutors office said.
The Olympic games can be tool to promote social cohesion - opinion
As the Paris Olympics approach, discover how sports blend unity and politics, from the 1968 protest to Israeli athletes' hopes today.
Pouring rain disrupts Games after drenched opening ceremony
While some spectators left the opening ceremony to escape the rain, many said they nevertheless loved the show.
Financial lessons from Olympians and biblical figures - opinion
Gold medals are made out of sweat, blood and tears and effort in the gym every day. – Gabby Douglas
Israeli athletes escorted by security as pro-Palestinian protests rage in Paris ahead of Olympics
Some 45,000 police and thousands of soldiers have been deployed in a huge security operation in Paris for the opening show.
Paris Olympics broadcasters diverge on AI approach
US audiences will experience AI when they watch the Games on NBC or streaming service Peacock due to a new partnership between NBCUniversal, Google and Team USA.
France's Macron declares Paris 2024 Olympics open
Some 45,000 police and thousands of soldiers have been deployed in a huge security operation in Paris for the opening show, leaving security resources elsewhere stretched.
President Herzog meets with Macron ahead of Olympic games, following threats on his arrival
France has deployed more than 45,000 police, 10,000 soldiers, and 2,000 private security agents, with snipers and drones watching over the whole city.
'Rivers of blood' viral 'Hamas' video was made by Russian disinformation group, researchers find
In the case of the video, a Hamas spokesperson claimed it was a forgery, and researchers at Microsoft who reviewed the video backed up that claim.
Arsonists target France's high-speed rail network as Olympics get underway
Arsonists targeted France's TGV network, causing major disruptions as the Paris Olympics begin. Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera condemns the attacks.
