France specialises in glum self-doubt. Has this joyful Olympics finally changed that? | Alexander Hurst

In Paris, Iโ€™ve seen a city drop its aloof cool for giddy cheering. Now that could transform the story France tells about itselfIโ€™m hardly the only one to remark on the qualitative ways in which France has felt different over the past two weeks. Perhaps…

Send Snoop to the Convention: What political media can learn from the Olympics

Bringing more celebrities into political coverage could make it livelier โ€” and perhaps even more informative.

European Commission bans staff from accepting Olympics freebies

After a string of scandals, the bloc’s executive arm warns officials not to be tempted by complimentary tickets.

Macron hopes glitzy Olympics can deliver political breather

The French president wants a summer timeout from politics, but it will be back with a vengeance.

Snoop Dogg to carry Olympic torch on final stages through Paris

US rapper will conclude torchโ€™s relay through Saint-Denis and Olympic Village to mark start of 33rd GamesSnoop Dogg will carry the Olympic torch through the final stages when it passes through Paris before the opening ceremony on Friday.The US rapper w…