Malaysian officials agreed Friday to redesign some of the country's kit for next month's Paris Olympics after fans derided the outfits as "ugly" and "cheap looking". Controversy erupted when the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) unveiled the gold-themed outfits featuring a tiger-stripe design last weekend.

An army of artisans is racing to complete thousands of costumes for the Paris Olympics ceremonies that the designers say will each be a unique combination of history, sport and flamboyance. At a workshop in Seine-Saint-Denis on the outskirts of the French capital, some 20 costume designers and milliners were hunched over their creations during a recent visit by Agence France-Presse.

With Paris traffic snarled by Olympics-related changes and closures, and uncertainty over Sunday's election, Parisians have yet to get into the spirit of the Games.

The Olympic Torch Relay delighted thousands of spectators along its route in the Haute-Marne, a region renowned for its greenery in the heart of Europe. From Denis Diderot in Langres to Charles de Gaulle in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, it highlighted the history of the region and those who have left their mark on it.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday invited 22 Russian and 17 Belarusian athletes to compete at the Paris Olympics as neutrals even though some have already decided against taking part. A second list of names authorised to compete in the Games showpiece included competitors from tennis, shooting and rowing. 

Two-time World Cup winner Alex Morgan has been left out of the US women's team for the upcoming Paris Olympics by new coach Emma Hayes, who has opted for a younger squad.

The Olympic Torch continues its adventure in the heart of Europe and the people of Moselle celebrated its return. Metz had already rolled out the red carpet for the Torch 32 years ago, on 4 January 1992, before the Winter Olympics in Albertville. 

As she competes to secure her spot at the Paris Olympics, Simone Biles appears increasingly steadfast in a fierce competition to join the US gymnastics team.

French president Emanuel Macron brought it up in May. Now, Dennis Francis, his counterpart at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has made a solemn appeal to the UN Member States for the observance of the Olympic Truce.

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will mark a historic milestone, finally achieving gender parity in athlete participation 128 years after the modern era began in Athens in 1896. 

The mayor has been critical of President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call snap elections "without consultation with anyone". Hidalgo proclaims that this could "undermine this beautiful moment", referring to the potential impact the elections could have on the Olympic Games.

Paris is striving to present its best image ahead of the Olympic Games, which begin in just over a month. The aim is to transform its appearance, modernise the city and host events in different parts of the capital.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS), based in Lausanne, Switzerland, has overturned the decision of the World Athletics Disciplinary Tribunal regarding the Kenyan-born athlete representing Kazakhstan, Norah Jeruto.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in France has projected a video onto the Eiffel Tower and other iconic landmarks in the French capital. The video shows the results of an investigation into the mistreatment of animals for their skins. PETA is targeting parent companies such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Fendi directly.

The Olympic Torch Relay continued through eastern France with a distinctly European flavour. As well as showcasing the treasures of Alsace, it also highlighted the fraternity between peoples with an exceptional Team Relay on the Pont des Trois États in Huningue. A second, organised by the French Judo Federation, took place in Strasbourg before football legend Arsène Wenger lit the cauldron.