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The controversial Olympics boxing contest between Algerian Imane Khelif's and Italian Angela Carini has caused heated debate across the world.

Emmanuel Macron is praising the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony amid the attacks and death threats organizers received.

, which is a shame, because I'm pretty sure Kendall would've killed Spirit Week. at the was basically a Team USA mascot, because apparently she bleeds red, white, and blue.Jenner showed up to watch the women's gymnastics all-around final on August 1 wearing an official Team USA jacket from Ralph Lauren—the —as well as a matching hat.The blue zip-up is emblazoned with “USA” patches and insignia, with an armband reading “24” and a red and white stripe in the middle with “USA” written in big, bold letters. The jacket is available on the Ralph Lauren website, so it doesn't look like Jenner necessarily had to pull any strings to get her hands on one.

, you ask? Who is Imane Khelif? Who is Angela Carini? And how, exactly, is J.K. Rowling involved? Let us explain.Khelif, 25, is a boxer from Algeria, who competed in her first Olympics in 2020 in Tokyo. She was assigned female at birth, and is labeled female on her passport, but she was disqualified from the world championships in 2023 by the International Boxing Association (IBA), who cited high levels of testosterone in her system, per the .

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken out in support of Thomas Jolly, the artistic director of the Olympics’ opening ceremony, who has faced vitriolic criticism from conservatives and has filed a police complaint alleging death threats and cyber harassment. The Paris prosecutors have launched an investigation into Jolly’s claims, Variety has confirmed.

Trans women in sports. It’s a difficult subject. Obviously we want to be as inclusive and accepting as possible and for everyone to live the life they deserve. At the same time there is safety to consider when you’re talking about competition between people with different biological advantages, etc. It’s a really tricky topic that we’re not going to get to the bottom of today. In fact we’re not even going to talk about it today. Because the woman being attacked and ridiculed and vilified online right now? SHE’S NOT TRANSGENDER!

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has been surrounded by controversy following her Olympics win against Italian boxer Angela Carini, with many prominent public figures questioning her gender identity.

Alex Ritman The International Olympic Committee has spoken out following one of the biggest controversies of the Paris games so far, one that has sparked widespread debate around the globe. Earlier this week, a row erupted about the inclusion of two boxers who had previously failed a gender eligibility test at a separate competition .

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Google has yanked an ad from NBC’s Olympics broadcasts meant to highlight the power of its Gemini AI tool — but which critics blasted as bizarrely tone-deaf. In the 60-second ad, “Dear Sydney,” a father wants to help his daughter write a letter to her idol, Olympic track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.

Emergency room doctors see their fair share of things shoved up bums, but THIS might take the cake!

is all about: As the name suggests, the idea is to choose a pair of shoes you wouldn’t typically expect to see with your outfit. The result? It adds an unexpected twist that ultimately feels intentional and stylish.Portman put that into practice recently in Paris. It seems that the are not only an important sporting event but also have become a space for celebrities to wear some of their most interesting outfits.

Fierce debate around the eligibility rules for the women’s boxing competitions at the Olympics continued to dominate media coverage on Friday.

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Simone Biles is golden once more, having taken home two gold medals from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The gymnastics star topped the podium as part of the Women’s Team All-Around Event, and in the Individual All-Around Event, making her the most-decorated U.S.

Anthony Harding had to conquer his fear of the toughest dive in the world to win an Olympic bronze medal.

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Eminem doppelganger among the athletes.The competitor at the centre of the joke is Mauro Nespoli, who was representing his native Italy during the archery segment of the Olympic Games.Stepping up to shoot for the Italian team, the archer was seen wearing a blue t-shirt and a white sunhat, and viewers were quick to point out how he had a noticeable resemblance to the Detroit rap icon.“Wtf why is Eminem on the Italian archery team I thought he was American?” one wrote on X/Twitter as he appeared on screen, while another joked “Italian @Eminem about to lose himself in some Archery”.Italian Eminem #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/aDYbk006LZ— Today Years Old (@todayyearsoldig) July 29, 2024The latter was far from the first to make reference to the artist’s hit 2002 song ‘Lose Yourself’ when Nespoli stood up to take his turn.“Italian Eminem eating mom’s spaghetti it all makes sense now,” another added, while others added comments like: “If you have one shot or one opportunity…”, “You only get one shot,” and “Hopefully his palms aren’t sweaty.”Another made a quick quip that it was the rapper’s Italian twin, “Marcello Mathers’.

BBC Morning Live presenter Helen Skelton has shared an update about the future of the daytime show, weeks after it was taken off air.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has warned against 'misinformation' after the gender controversy over tests of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif.

Jack Laugher is diving back towards Olympic glory for a fourth time with his eyes firmly set on the prize – he competes in the Men's Synchronised 3m Springboard at 10am on Friday, 2 August. Cheering him on from the sidelines is his doting girlfriend and fellow Olympic diver, who was his teammate before plunging into a relationship.The 29 year old who hails from Yorkshire has certainly made a name for himself at the Olympic Games, having made his debut during London 2012.

Another day, another old quote showing how consistently wrong JD Vance is.

Zara Tindall, the stylish Royal and mother of three, was once caught in a heated exchange with a steward at the Cheltenham Festival. The then 31 year old, who is still a regular attendee at the annual event, was seen in deep conversation as the steward held back the crowds.