They failed to comply with health and safety regulations, including not being properly soundproofed.

Cyclist Eyeru Gebru fled Ethiopia after the outbreak of the Tigray war and is set to represent the Refugee Olympic Team at Paris 2024.

The IOC's decision to allow the entry of two athletes, that are said to have failed gender eligibility tests, has proved controversial.

Angela Carini says she "wants to apologise" to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif after there was no handshake at the end of their Olympic fight.

Millions in the north have been ordered to stay indoors as nationwide anti-government protests continue.

For the first time in Olympic history, Paris 2024 offers a creche service inside the athletes' village for breastfeeding mothers and child carers.

Former Hull City and Derby County defender Curtis Davies announces his retirement at the age of 39.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

Cat owners may need to get a licence, ensure their pet is vaccinated - and "won't disturb the peace".

Tatjana Smith claims her second medal of Paris 2024 after finishing second in the final of the women's 200m breaststroke.

The conflict and restrictions on aid deliveries are to blame as the siege of el-Fasher city continues.

Imane Khelif reaches the quarter-finals of the women's 66kg at the Olympics as Angela Carini abandons their bout after 46 seconds.

Crystal Palace sign winger Ismaila Sarr from Marseille for a fee in the region of £12.5m.

Left-back Yasser Larouci joins Championship side Watford on loan from Troyes.

Police fire live bullets and tear gas at huge crowds in Kano rallying against the rising cost of living.

Invasive birds are a major nuisance on the coast and there are fears they could travel inland.

The USA cruise to a 103-86 victory over South Sudan to qualify for the Olympic men's basketball quarter-finals.

Viral footage appears to show schoolchildren in Cape Town "selling" off black classmates.

Moussa Dadis Camara is sentenced to 20 years for crimes against humanity over the killings in 2009.

Nigerian officials are trying to work out how Favour Ofili’s name was left off the entry list for the women’s 100m at Paris 2024.