Olympics-Swimming - Women's marathon swimming to go ahead, water quality meets thresholds
Games organisers and World Aquatics said the latest tests from the river Seine had been assessed as compliant.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Olympics - What's happening on Day 13 of Paris Games on Thursday
Marathon swimming is set to get underway amid concerns over water pollution in the river Seine.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now
State forecaster Meteo France announced a high of 37 degrees Celsius (98.6F) in Paris, triggering heat protocols in some events.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Olympics - Triathlon races to go ahead on Wednesday as Seine passes water quality tests
The latest Seine river water tests assessed as compliant by World Triathlon, showed lower levels of bacteria.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Olympics - Triathlon men's race postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution levels
Should levels of bacteria remain too high by Wednesday morning both the men's and women's races are likely to be postponed to Friday.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now
Sailors donned ice vests to beat the searing Mediterranean heat in Marseille.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Olympics - Triathlon swimming training cancelled for a second day over Seine water quality
Heavy rain affected water quality levels in the Seine.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Olympics - What you need to know about the Paris 2024 opening ceremony
Some 2,000 private security staff and 45,000 police will be dispatched to ensure ceremony's security, including special intervention forces.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Olympics - Weather forecaster sees rain 'disaster' for opening ceremony
More than 300,000 spectators are expected to line the banks of the River Seine when the athletes parade through the heart of Paris.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Olympics - River Seine suitable for swimming six out of seven days from July 17-23
Data published by city and regional authorities showed concentrations of enterococci and E.coli bacteria above legal thresholds on July 21.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Top facts about the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony
The organisers want to present the French cultural heritage in 12 different scenes.
Fri Jul 26 2024
When are the 2024 Olympics and how is France preparing?
Paris has hosted two Olympics and will stage the event 100 years after its last Games in 1924.
Sat Jul 20 2024
Olympics - River Seine locked down ahead of Paris 2024 opening ceremony
Metal fences were erected, shutting the area off to anyone without a pass.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Olympics - Will the River Seine be suitable for swimming for the Paris 2024 Games?
Pollution levels in the River Seine have raised health concerns for athletes.
Sat Jul 06 2024
500 days before the Paris Olympics, the race is on
Here are the key issues to be resolved before the Games open on July 26, 2024.
Tue Mar 14 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024