Paris 2024: Is less than 40% of women on the Refugee Olympic Team enough?
Slightly more than a third of the Refugee Olympic Team at the Paris Games are women, as female representation has continued to decline since the team’s creation in 2015.
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Mixed fortunes for Singapore’s badminton players as they begin Paris Olympics campaign
PARIS: It was a tale of two matches for Singapore’s badminton players on Saturday (Jul 27) as world number 20 Yeo Jia Min cruised to victory, while the mixed doubles duo of Terry Hee and Jessica Tan fell to a defeat.
An Evening In Paris: France Dazzles World With Vibrant Olympics Opening Ceremony
The city of Paris turned into a colossal amphitheater, and the iconic river Seine served as a track for the athletes' parade as France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games on Friday. The spectacle started with a dreamy break from tradition as 'Parade of Nations' kicked off the proceedings in which athletes from 205 countries and one refugee team sailed down the Seine on boats despite heavy rain, in the run-up to and during the ceremony, threatening to play spoilsport.
ITV Emmerdale actor 'quits after less than two years' and 'it's right time to leave'
Emmerdale's Tom King, portrayed by actor James Chase, is set to depart the popular ITV series after a controversial stint of under two years.
We are proud refugees but also athletes with Olympic dreams, say team flag bearers
PARIS : Members of the refugee Olympic team will have their voices heard around the world during the Paris Games, increasing awareness for millions of displaced people, but they are equally ambitious in the hunt for medals, the team's flag bearers said on Tuesday.
UNHCR launches digital platform with up-to-date information on assistance and services for people displaced by war on Ukraine
On the new “Ukraine is Home” platform, Ukrainians, who have fled the full-scale invasion by Russia and become internally displaced or refugees abroad, can find practical and updated information about rights, entitlements, and access to services—to help them make well-informed decisions regarding voluntary return or continued stay in host communities or countries.
Semi driver who caused Humboldt Broncos crash applies for return of permanent resident status
The truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash has applied to have his permanent resident status returned.
Family's horror Greek island holiday as they're forced to flee hotel
A family from Oldham have spoken of their terror after their hotel was evacuated as wildfires ripped through the Greek island of Kos.