Taiwan cheers boxer who won Olympic gold after gender row
Lin Yu-ting and boxer Imane Khelif, became the centre of a gender eligibility row that engulfed the Games. Read More
Tom Cruise descends from stadium roof in daring Olympic finale
The Mission: Impossible star, known for his love of stunts, wowed the Stade de France. Read More
‘Sensational’ Paris Olympics come to an end
Tom Cruise descends from the Stade de France roof as stars of sport, screen and music bring Paris 2024 to a spectacular conclusion. Read More
Ukrainian troops now up to 30km inside Russia, Moscow says
Russia’s defence ministry said it had engaged in fighting near two villages, some 25-30km inside Russia. Read More
Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings
This is the moment a person was spotted scaling Paris’s most iconic landmark before being arrested. Read More
Cancer doctors and family with dog among Brazil plane crash dead
As investigations continue into the crash that killed 62 people, more details emerge about the victims. Read More
Residents flee Greek wildfire as heatwave persists
Forty fires have broken out in Greece since Saturday, with firefighters still battling seven. Read More
Biden explains why he dropped out of White House race
The president says his candidacy would have been a “real distraction” for Democrats and that his highest priority was to defeat Donald Trump. Read More
USA top medal table after winning thrilling last gold
The United States snatch top spot in the 2024 Olympic medal table as their women’s basketball team beat hosts France to win the final gold on offer in Paris. Read More
Rwandan president sworn in after 99% election win
Rights groups say the margin of Paul Kagame’s victory is proof of the lack of democracy in Rwanda. Read More