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Wheelchair-bound star dancers inaugurate the Paralympics

Seven of the world's best wheelchair dancers are opening the Paralympic Games in Paris. The choreography for a total of 170 dancers was created by Alexander Ekman.

Wheelchair-bound star dancers inaugurate the Paralympics

The Vatican comments on the Olympic Games number

An item with drag artists during the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris has been criticized for mocking Christians. Now the Vatican is entering the debate.

The Vatican comments on the Olympic Games number

Erdogan condemns the Olympic Games opening ceremony – calls the Pope

Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was not impressed by the Olympic Games opening ceremony. Now he is condemning the show – and means that it was disrespectful towards Christianity.

Erdogan condemns the Olympic Games opening ceremony – calls the Pope

Criticized Olympic Games segment a misunderstanding

A feature with drag artists during the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris has been accused of mocking Christians. According to the artistic leader Thomas Jolly, it's about the feature being misunderstood.

Criticized Olympic Games segment a misunderstanding

Olympic Games segment with drag artists sparks outrage: "We are sorry"

We are very, very sorry if someone took offense, says a spokesperson for Paris 2024 about the opening ceremony scene that has been interpreted as mocking by some Christians around the world. .

Olympic Games segment with drag artists sparks outrage: "We are sorry"

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