Top five stories from day one of Paris Olympics 2024

Great Britain claim their first opening day medals since 2004 as the Paris Olympics get under way.

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JD Vance defends 'childless cat ladies' comment after backlash

Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate says his 2021 comments about Democrats were "sarcastic".

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Timberlake 'not intoxicated' during arrest, lawyer says

Police made several errors and should not have arrested the popstar, his lawyer Edward Burke said.

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Who could have attacked France's high-speed rail?

France's interior minister vows the attackers will be arrested fast, but does not say who was to blame.

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Poland's firearm bill sparks human rights concerns

The bill will allow troops to open fire on migrants crossing the border when soldiers feel under threat.

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'Monster' wildfire may have destroyed half of Canadian town

The mayor of Jasper said fast-moving flames have "ravaged our small, tight-knit mountain community".

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How drones and the battle for Ukraine are changing the future of warfare

Drone technology has made the war more immediate and more deadly – and opened up a new battleground.

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