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Terror threat against Israelis stopped during Olympic Games

French authorities are now reporting that they stopped three plans for terrorist attacks during the Olympic Games and Paralympics in Paris and other French cities. Olivier Christen, prosecutor in charge of combating terrorism, says that one of the thwarted terror plans involved attacks on Israeli institutions and representatives in Paris during the Olympic Games, but that the Israeli Olympic team was not a target.

Terror threat against Israelis stopped during Olympic Games

Two major Olympic mishaps - "We apologize deeply"

The several hour-long Olympic opening ceremony was dominated by pomp and circumstance – but a couple of mistakes became topics of conversation afterwards. During the dignified parade, South Korea was presented as North Korea, and when the ceremony was finally supposed to conclude with the raising of the flag, it didn't quite go as planned.

Two major Olympic mishaps - "We apologize deeply"

So the Olympic opening ceremony will be protected against terror

Paris is holding its breath ahead of Friday's Olympic opening ceremony in Paris, which is a security nightmare. The entire area around the Seine River is blocked off, while 75,000 police officers and soldiers are ready to prevent terrorist attacks.

So the Olympic opening ceremony will be protected against terror

Guide: How the Historic Olympic Opening Ceremony Will Unfold

A historic boat trip, a massive security effort and an artist who has made the French right wing furious. Here is a guide ahead of the OS opening ceremony in Paris.

Guide: How the Historic Olympic Opening Ceremony Will Unfold

Block 1,000 suspected spies from the Olympics

The Olympics in Paris are approaching. Now, France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announces that around 1,000 suspected spies for foreign states have been banned from the Olympics.

Block 1,000 suspected spies from the Olympics

Turbulence before the Olympics: "Uncertainty without Precedent"

With barely three weeks left until the OS in Paris, France is thrown into an uncertain political situation. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has therefore offered to stay on until after the games.

Turbulence before the Olympics: "Uncertainty without Precedent"